Rob Mann

Rob Mann is a Director of Draycott Browne Limited, having joined the company in 2000. He offers advice and assistance to those accused of or charged with criminal offences, such as serious crime or regulatory deffence, from the stage of an investigation through, where necessary, to the Court of Appeal.

Rob is a vastly experienced Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate. He regularly appears before the Crown Court and in recent years has specialised in the defence of serious cases including murder, armed robbery, drug importation and supply, high value fraud, money laundering, firearms offences and various conspiracies.

Few are able to match Rob’s ability to quickly analyse the facts and circumstances of a case with a view to identifying potential defences that might be available.

Notable recent cases include:-

R v SE – youth client facing a Murder charge on the basis of joint enterprise. Successfully defended and client acquitted following an 8 week trial.

R v DG – client alleged to have been part of a gang targeting ATM cash machines in rural locations and using explosives to gain access to the same. Case based upon clothing and footwear comparison from CCTV together with a partial footwear impression left at the scene. CCTV enhancement and footprint experts instructed to demonstrate that the Crown’s case was far from strong. In addition, the trainer brand was contacted to confirm the number of shoes sold with the same size and tread mark as the footprint recovered. Client acquitted after a 4 week trial.

R v RK – importation of Class A drugs. Alleged breaches of The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act by the Police. Numerous computer experts in both the UK and USA instructed. Client convicted after trial so appeal lodged in the UK. Court of Appeal granted permission to appeal but the full Court refused the application so proceedings lodged with the European Court of Justice.

R v DB – Conspiracy to Defraud. Client one of several defendant’s alleged to have been involved in a multi-million pound fraud. The trial was the longest running trial at Liverpool Crown Court, following which our client was acquitted.

If you are accused of or charged with a criminal offence, do not hesitate to contact Rob Mann, directly, on 07801 708374 or alternatively e-mail him at: Robert.Mann@draycottbrowne.co.uk.