My name is Stuart McDonald and I am a Senior Solicitor at Hallinan Blackburn Gittings & Nott.
I came to the firm on 2002 from Farrell Matthews & Weir in Hammersmith; I had known the firm and Colin Nott in particular for many years prior to then so it was an easy decision for me when the opportunity to join the practice arose.
The principle that everyone is entitled to a proper defence is an essential feature of the rule of law and my approach is centred on the aim of providing clear and practical advice tailored to the individual needs of the client and their particular situation. Facing criminal proceedings can be a daunting, even frightening experience and I have always sought to demystify the processes in order that the client may understand what is happening and why, thereby helping them through the processes on both a personal and legal level.