About Us

About Us

Cartwright King is a national law firm offering specialist support across England and Wales in family and childcare law, immigration, criminal defence, business crime and regulatory matters, corporate and financial crime, private client services and more. With teams across the country, we advise individuals and businesses on everything from everyday legal needs to complex, high-stakes cases.

We’re recognised for excellence across multiple practice areas, including immigration, family law, children law, criminal defence, financial crime, and regulatory law.

Our Commitment

  • Access to Justice: We are dedicated to making expert legal advice accessible to everyone. No matter the complexity of your legal case, we believe that high-quality representation should never depend on circumstance.
  • Support with Dignity: We handle every case with respect and professionalism, providing clear guidance at every stage.
  • Improving Lives Through Law: We use the law to protect clients’ rights, promote fairness, and create positive change in the communities we serve.

Our Values

  • Empathy & Respect: We take the time to understand your situation and handle every case with professionalism and respect.
  • Integrity & Transparency: We act with honesty and professionalism, communicating clearly and providing straightforward, informed advice.
  • Inclusion & Equal Opportunity: We apply equal opportunity principles and promote fairness across our teams and in the way we support clients.
  • Commitment to Social Justice & Client Care: We use the law to protect rights and support fair outcomes, particularly for those facing disadvantage. Our approach is considered, client-focused and grounded in clear, practical guidance.

Our Approach

At Cartwright King, our approach is defined by clear communication, tailored advice and collaboration across our specialist teams. From the outset, we give you a clear understanding of your position and a structured plan for moving forward.

How We Work

  • Clear and timely communication: We respond promptly, keep you updated and communicate openly throughout your case.
  • Clear advice: We explain your options clearly, without legal jargon.
  • Tailored guidance: Every case is different, so our advice is shaped around your circumstances.
  • Collaborative expertise: Our specialists work together across practice areas to provide the strongest possible support.
  • Flexible appointments: Speak with us in person, by phone or via video call.
  • Transparency at every stage: We are open about costs, processes and expectations at every stage.
  • Confidential and sensitive support: We provide professional guidance that respects the challenges our clients often face.

Our Practice Areas

Our Team

  • 60+ qualified solicitors
  • 12+ languages spoken: (including bengali, spanish, italian, punjabi, hindi, urdu, greek, gujarati french, pothwari, farsi, dari)
  • 100+ people across 19 offices

Awards and Recognitions

Our Social Impact

Pro Bono & Community Work

  • Free legal advice clinics
  • Supporting vulnerable people
  • Advocacy work for children, families & immigrants
  • Court of Protection representation
  • Legal aid commitment

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

  • Commitment to equal opportunity
  • Staff diversity networks
  • Recruitment inclusivity
  • Training on unconscious bias
  • Culture of respect and belonging

Read more here about our equality, diversity and inclusion.

Environment & Sustainability (ESG)

  • Supporting local communities
  • Reducing carbon footprint
  • Ethical governance
  • Social responsibility

Read more here about our environmental and sustainability.