Within the legal profession, we are seen as:

		Dynamic, efficient and easy to deal with …. a strong firm with a big presence.
		Commercial heavyweights…. serious players who act for national companies. (Chambers & Partners Directory)
		Market leaders specialising in corporate crime (The Legal 500).
		We are also ranked at the top of our profession for our Criminal Defence work
		The Cartwright King team has, by both publications, been rated in the region’s top band for corporate crime since 1997
	Ratings
		The only firm in the Midlands recognised in Chambers Directory review of national players, and in the top band in the Legal 500.
		The only firm in the top band in the Midlands in Chambers Directory since 2005 edition.
		The only firm in the top band in the Legal 500 since 2004 edition.
		In the top band in the East/Midlands in both the Legal 500 and Chambers Directory since 1997.
		Mark Wilson, Michael Thurston and Lynn Bleakley recognised as leading individuals (for years).
	A: Forensic
	1. Quotes
	Chambers and Partners Directory
	2007	“first –class and confidence inspiring”
		“excellent client care on offer”
		LB: “shrewd tactics, technically capable and an amiable demeanour”
		MW: “superb client-handling and technical knowledge”
		MT: “real heavyweight”
	2006	“regional heavyweight”
		“Number One for fraud in the Midlands”
		MW: “superbly handling complex cases with a collegiate, yet straight-talking, no-nonsense approach”
		“You can rely on his advice to be strong and sound”
		MT: “is not one to ever take his eye off the best interests of his clients”
		LB: “A1 fantastic” “She is knowledgeable, personable, and good at keeping me up to date whether its good news or bad”
	2005	“The group earned especial admiration for its work defending tax investigations”.
		“Corporate crime specialist Mark Wilson”, who “clients viewed him as professional and easy to deal with”.
		“Michael Thurston also enjoys high visibility among criminal fraud practitioners”.
	2004	”Competitors rate this practice as a major player”.
		“Mark Wilson emerges as a genuine fraud lawyer”.
		“Michael Thurston can turn his hand to anything according to rivals”.
	2003	“A strong firm with a big presence”.
		“A strong team advises on the whole gamut of fraud cases”
		“The dynamic Mark Wilson retains market commendation”
		“Technically adept Michael Thurston profits from an engineering background, which he puts to good effect on new technology frauds”
	2002	“Serious players who act for national companies and heavyweight commercial individuals”
		“Acclaimed for its defence of commercial and professional fraud”
		“Two thrusting and positive individuals [Michael Thurston and Mark Wilson]”
	2001	“Known to be efficient and easy to deal with”
	The Legal 500
	2006	“It significantly consolidated its position as the region’s leading crime firm in June 2006 when it acquired the whole of Nelsons’ seven–partner business and criminal defence groups”
		“Lynn Bleakley is a key figure”
		“Mark Wilson and Michael Thurston are both leading players in the field”
	2005	“Corporate crime is handled by a three-partner team”
		“highly reputated”
	2004	“Many see Cartwright King as the leading crime firm in the East Midlands”.
		“The firm is unique in having top-quality teams in [corporate crime] and in criminal defence”.
		“Michael Thurston is an experienced corporate crime lawyer”.
		“Andrew Brammer‘s promotion to partner reflects his experience in corporate crime and regulatory matters”.
	2003	“Michael Thurston and Mark Wilson are well respected”
	2002	“A niche firm specialising in corporate crime”
	2001	“A boutique firm focusing on corporate crime”
		“Partners Michael Thurston and Mark Wilson are market leaders”
	Ratings
		The only firm in the top band in the East/Midlands in both the Legal 500 and Chambers Directory current editions.
		The only firm in the top band in the Legal 500 since 2004 edition.
		In the top band in the East/Midlands in both the Legal 500 and Chambers Directory since 1997.
		Mark Wilson, Michael Thurston and Lynn Bleakley recognised as leading individuals (for years).