Peter Gotch
Director & Barrister
"With experience spanning law enforcement, criminal investigations, advocacy and private defence practice, Peter offers clients a perspective that few criminal defence lawyers can match."
Peter Gotch brings a breadth of criminal justice experience rarely found within the profession. Having served as a police officer for 15 years, he subsequently practised as a solicitor and successfully ran his own law firm before being called to the Bar at Lincoln's Inn in 2005.
His unique background provides clients with valuable insight into both the investigative and defence aspects of a case, allowing him to identify issues, assess evidence and challenge prosecution arguments with exceptional precision. As a Barrister, Peter offers strategic legal advice alongside experienced courtroom advocacy, ensuring continuity, consistency and expert representation throughout every stage of proceedings.
Widely respected for his calm judgement, meticulous preparation and practical approach, Peter represents professionals, business owners and private individuals facing criminal and motoring allegations with significant personal and reputational consequences.
Many clients come to him through personal recommendation, valuing his direct involvement, clear advice and unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcome. He remains dedicated to providing a highly personal service, combining powerful advocacy with the discretion, accessibility and attention to detail that discerning clients expect.
Areas of Expertise
Peter advises and represents clients across a broad range of criminal and motoring matters, with particular expertise in:
- Criminal defence strategy and advocacy
- Serious and complex motoring offences
- Police investigations, interviews and procedure
- Evidential analysis and defence case preparation
- Technical and forensic defence challenges
- Magistrates' Court and Crown Court advocacy
- Pre-charge advice and early strategic intervention
- Reputation-sensitive private client representation
Why Clients Choose Peter
- Nearly 40 years of combined policing and legal experience
- Former Police Sergeant with extensive investigative insight
- Qualified Solicitor and Barrister providing continuity of representation
- Detailed understanding of police procedure, evidence and criminal investigations
- Trusted by professionals, business owners and private clients
- Strategic, discreet and reputation-focused advice
- Direct access to your lawyer throughout the case
- Clear guidance and robust representation when the stakes are highest
Experience. Insight. Trusted Representation.
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71–75 Shelton Street
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Oxford
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