Criminal Defence Solicitors and Advocates

Phil Rowley

Who are we?

Phil Rowley

Phil has a long history of defending serious criminal offences before the court. His remit covers gang-related homicides, drug conspiracies and armed robberies, among other matters

Phil Rowley was admitted as a solicitor in 1997 and has practised exclusively in the field of Criminal Defence since that time.  He is also qualified as a Higher Courts Advocate and has a vast experience of dealing with the most serious of cases and undertakes a range of work in the Crown Courts on a daily basis.

Recent cases of interest include:

  • Defence counsel in case of one-punch-manslaughter in 2018 at Canterbury Crown Court.  Defendant successfully acquitted after 3 day trial.  See news report on Kent Online.
  • Junior defence counsel in case of manslaughter in 2014.  See news report on Kent Online.
  • Junior Counsel in multi-defendant case of Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs.
  • Defence Solicitor in 2007 Murder case.  See news report on BBC News.
  • Defence counsel in the Crown Court for a surgeon who avoided a custodial sentence having been charged with tax fraud.  See news report in Thanet Gazette.
  • Defence solicitor in case of murder involving several young defendants.  See news report in The Telegraph.

Email: Rowley@bondjoseph.co.uk

 

Testimonials

 

 
Phil Rowley is regularly instructed in serious crime cases such as murder, manslaughter, organised crime and serious sex offences. He also has experience of cross-examining children and medical experts.
 

 
I was very lucky to have Phil represent me. He explained everything so thoroughly which made me feel a lot calmer and reassured about the proceedings.
— Ms. Childs
 

 
Throughout the proceedings he made us feel comfortable and his speech at the end was amazing! I know it helped the jury see the truth.
— Mr. Horgan