Burton Copeland

Burton Copeland is a Manchester law firm focused on criminal defense, fraud, and regulatory matters. The firm says it has represented people accused of offenses for more than 35 years and assists clients across the UK. Its work can begin during an investigation and continue through police interviews, court proceedings, or appeals, depending on the stage and nature of the case.

Early-stage assistance is a central part of its offering. The firm lists advice before and during police interviews, support for people who have been arrested or are under investigation, and defense preparation after a charge. Its criminal work also covers driving offenses, drug offenses, burglary, counterfeiting, cybercrime, violent offenses, and other prosecutions. The website does not promise specific outcomes; it describes practice areas and ways to discuss a case.

For financial and business matters, the team handles fraud, white-collar crime, asset recovery, and proceedings connected with proceeds-of-crime legislation. Regulatory and professional-discipline work extends beyond ordinary criminal courts to include investigations by agencies, disciplinary proceedings, and representation at hearings. The firm describes evidence preparation, procedural guidance, and representation as parts of its work on these matters.

The court process described by Burton Copeland includes Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court proceedings, as well as appeals and potential miscarriages of justice. The website also lists inquests, matters involving the Disclosure and Barring Service, and health-and-safety cases. Given that range, an initial inquiry helps identify the team for a particular matter; the firm separates its specialist services rather than treating every case as the same kind of work.

The Manchester office is at Madison Place, Northampton Road, M40 5AG. The firm also lists an office at Cotton Court, Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BY. Its stated coverage extends across Greater Manchester and other parts of the UK; the Manchester office handles general inquiries, while Preston provides a second regional location. The company publishes its contact details and office addresses on its own contact page.

The firm says support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for people seeking help or representation in connection with an alleged criminal offense, driving offense, or disciplinary proceeding. That availability refers to legal support and contact, not the offices’ public opening hours. The phone number and inquiry email provide ways to explain a situation or request a callback.

Burton Copeland is listed as regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority under reference 8004215. It also publishes information about fees and funding, including rates by professional level and the possibility of discussing fixed fees for some work. Because each matter has different circumstances and costs, those documents provide an initial guide rather than an individual quote. This profile outlines the firm’s focus, coverage, and contact routes; it does not replace legal advice.