Directors
Derek Johashen
Director / Higher Court Advocate
Derek has been a solicitor since 1988. He was Chairman of Bedford Duty Scheme and a member of the Regional Duty Solicitor Committee from 2001–2006. Derek is a Higher Court Advocate and is therefore permitted to appear in all criminal courts. He is a member of the Solicitors’ Association of Higher Court Advocates. He spends the majority of his time representing clients in the Crown Court and has overall control of the Crown Court department for the firm.
Simon Campbell
Director / Senior Solicitor
Simon has been a solicitor since 1998, he has developed an extensive criminal defence practice since that time, save for a short period with the Crow Prosecution Service where he gained an invaluable insight into the working of the police and prosecution. Simon is a Duty Solicitor and has previously been a Regional Duty Solicitor Committee member. He is a member of the Law Society's Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme. Simon was previously a President of the Bedfordshire Law Society.
Andrew Brumhill
Director / Senior Solicitor
Andy became a solicitor in 1996. He has specialised exclusively in criminal defence work and has developed a huge client base. Andy has dealt with a number of high profile murder, fraud and human trafficking cases with notable success. Andy is well known for working with the disenfranchised and has become increasingly concerned for those suffering from Drug and Alcohol dependency. In 2006 he was appointed as a Trustee for the James Kingham Project which is a community rehabilitation project for people with alcohol problems. Andy is a Duty Solicitor and is a member of the Law Society’s Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme.