At Murrays, our solicitors bring over 20 years of experience in criminal defence, ensuring that you receive expert representation tailored to your individual needs. With a proven track record of success, you can trust us to provide the highest standards of legal advice and advocacy, no matter how complex your case may be.
Your best interests are at the heart of everything we do. Our primary objective is to protect your rights, safeguard your future, and achieve the best possible outcome for you. We pride ourselves on offering a professional, compassionate, and client-focused approach to every case.
Whether you’re facing criminal charges or require guidance on a legal matter, we’re here to help. Contact our dedicated team today to discuss your situation and take the first step toward resolving your legal concerns with confidence.
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Elisha Canning
Position: Solicitor / Director
Elisha is an accomplished solicitor with over twenty-years of experience working in the field of criminal law, including police station representation and criminal defence at Magistrates’ Courts and Crown Court. Elisha’s extensive legal experience has led her to successfully represent clients in cases including murder, infanticide, kidnap, rape, terrorism, conspiracy to import class A drugs, arson with intent to endanger life, and dangerous dog offences amongst many others.
With a passion and flair for criminal defence, Elisha specialises solely in this area of law and has a proven track record in advocating successfully for her clients and the right to a fair trial. Elisha is highly empathetic and works with some of the most vulnerable clients, including those with mental health conditions, and has completed specialist training to work with young and vulnerable witnesses.
Elisha will take on highly complex of cases and can often see the viability of running a defence in cases where other solicitors and legal firms would fail to do so. For example, she has run defences of self-defence and non-insane automatism with great success. Elisha thrives when conducting her own trial and her eye for detail and meticulous preparation when taking cases to court has resulted in acquittals for many of her clients.
Scott McLaughlin
Position: Solicitor / Director
Scott has dedicated his career to Criminal Law, bringing over 16 years of expertise and a proven track record of handling cases of all complexities, including the most serious offences.
Scott began his journey at Aldridge & Brownlee in 2006 and completed his training contract at the highly regarded Central London practice, Punatars & Co. During his time there, he gained invaluable experience, including acting as a duty solicitor during the London riots—a role that demanded exceptional skill and composure under pressure.
Before joining Murrays Solicitors, Scott worked as a self-employed police station representative, honing his ability to provide swift and effective legal support. For the past decade, he has been an integral part of the Murrays Solicitors team, where his dedication and expertise continue to make a difference for clients facing criminal charges.
With his wealth of experience and client-focused approach, Scott is committed to protecting the rights of those he represents and achieving the best possible outcomes in every case.
Siama Rafiq
Position: Solicitor
Siama obtained a law degree from the University of Huddersfield University followed by 2 years part time legal practice course.
She is a very experienced lawyer with over 21 years’ experience in complex crime specialising in representing defendants charged with drugs conspiracies, sexual exploitation, rape, murder and historic sexual abuse cases. She is a fully qualified solicitor who holds both the Police Station Accreditation and Magistrates Court Qualifications enabling her to act as duty solicitor.
Siama has vast experience working with multiple prestigious criminal law firms both as an employee and as a consultant and has worked on many high-profile cases where she has an exemplary record in achieving successful outcomes.
She is a ferocious and meticulous advocate who enjoys a challenge and also has over 4 years’ experience in personal injury claims, a background in immigration law and experience in childcare law.
