At Eventum Legal, our story began in Manchester. Founded and headquartered in the city, our specialist sexual offence defence team in Manchester have been defending individuals facing sexual offence allegations across the Northwest for over a decade, building a reputation for expert, discreet, and results-driven legal representation.
If you are facing a police investigation or have been charged with a criminal offence of a sexual nature, our experienced legal team is ready to act immediately. We are here to protect your rights, your reputation, and your future.
Being accused of a sexual offence is one of the most serious situations a person can face. Most sexual offences carry severe consequences, including lengthy prison sentences, placement on the Sex Offenders Register, and lasting damage to your personal life, career, and relationships, even before the criminal justice system reaches a verdict.
At Eventum Legal, our specialist sexual offence lawyers in Manchester defend individuals accused of the full range of offences, including:
Whatever stage you are at, arrested, released under investigation, or preparing for trial, our Manchester team acts quickly and strategically to secure the strongest possible outcome.
The moment you become aware that you are under investigation is the moment to seek expert legal advice. Whether Greater Manchester Police have arrested you, invited you to a voluntary police station interview, or seized your devices in a dawn raid, early involvement from a specialist criminal defence solicitor is vital.
Our offence solicitors in Manchester will:
In 2023/24, there were 188,893 sexual offences recorded by the police in England and Wales. The Crown Prosecution Service frequently pursues cases even where evidence is limited. Early involvement from specialist sexual offence lawyers, before a charging decision is made, gives you the greatest chance of a positive outcome.
Eventum Legal was founded in Manchester. Our principal office sits in the heart of Manchester city centre, just minutes from Manchester Piccadilly train station, with excellent transport links and nearby car parking for clients travelling from across Greater Manchester and the wider North West.
Being based here is not just a matter of geography. Our solicitors know Manchester Crown Court and Manchester Magistrates Court inside out. We understand how Greater Manchester Police conducts sexual offence investigations, how the Crown Prosecution Service approaches charging decisions, and how to build a winning defence in this region.
We regularly represent clients from across Greater Manchester, including Salford, Stockport, Oldham, and Bolton. We also act for clients nationwide. If you cannot travel to our Manchester city centre office, we offer telephone consultations and secure video appointments at a time that suits you.
We put people before profits, always. Being accused of a sexual offence affects every part of your life: your career, your family, your home, and your mental wellbeing. Our specialist team understands the unwanted media attention, stigma, and personal disruption these allegations can cause, and provides not only expert legal advice but genuine human support throughout.
We will never use legal jargon you do not understand. We will always be honest with you about the strength of your case. And we will always keep you updated, even if it is just a quick call or email, so that you receive fair treatment and are never left wondering what is happening.
Our specialist team has extensive experience defending individuals accused of rape, sexual assault, child sexual offences, indecent images offences, historic sexual offences, and sexual communication with a child across Manchester and the wider country. We take a no-stone-unturned approach from pre-charge representation through to post-trial appeal.
Our results include securing no further action at the pre-charge stage, not guilty verdicts at Manchester Crown Court, and successful appeals against both conviction and sentence.
Allegations of rape and sexual assault are among the most serious matters dealt with by the criminal justice system. A conviction can carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, alongside placement on the Sex Offenders Register and potential Sexual Harm Prevention Orders that restrict your freedom long after any prison sentence is served.
At Eventum Legal, our Manchester rape defence lawyers intervene from day one. When instructed, we immediately begin building your defence, reviewing all relevant evidence, identifying weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, and making proactive representations to prevent charges wherever possible. Our early involvement has helped many clients avoid prosecution entirely.
We have a thorough understanding of how the Crown Prosecution Service’s specialist Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO) unit builds these cases. That knowledge allows us to challenge the evidence, scrutinise witness statements, identify procedural failings, and present the strongest possible defence, whether at the police station, in pre-charge proceedings, or at Manchester Crown Court.
Child sexual offences represent some of the most serious allegations within the criminal justice system, and those convicted face some of its most severe consequences. Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, offences in this category carry maximum penalties ranging from several years to life imprisonment, depending on the specific nature of the offence and the age of the child involved.
Child sex offences under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 include sexual activity with a child, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity, and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child for the purposes of obtaining sexual gratification. Where historic sexual offences are alleged to have taken place before 2003, previous legislation, including the Sexual Offences Act 1956, applies, which creates additional legal complexity that our team is highly experienced in navigating.
Being accused of a child sexual offence can bring unwanted media attention, immediate damage to career and professional reputation, and in many cases, parallel proceedings with regulatory bodies. Our specialist sexual offence defence lawyers in Manchester provide expert legal advice and robust legal support throughout, from the first police station interview to the conclusion of any criminal proceedings
Our data shows a significant volume of Manchester-based searches specifically related to sexual communication with child allegations. This offence covers online conversations or messages that are sexual in nature, directed at a child under 16, and carries a maximum penalty of two years’ imprisonment.
These cases frequently involve interactions with undercover police officers posing as children, or evidence gathered by vigilante hunter groups. The legal issues are complex, including questions about reasonable belief as to age, entrapment, and whether the conduct of police or hunter groups was lawful. Our crime team has extensive experience identifying these issues and using them to build a strong defence.
If you are facing a sexual communication allegation in Manchester, seek expert legal advice immediately. Early involvement from our specialist team can make a significant difference to the outcome.
Historic sexual offences are increasingly pursued by police and prosecutors, sometimes decades after the alleged conduct. These cases often lack physical evidence and rely heavily on witness memory, making them both legally complex and deeply challenging for those accused.
Our specialist sexual offence Lawyers in Manchester are highly experienced in defending historic abuse cases. We take a forensic approach to fact-checking, timeline reconstruction, and the reliability of evidence, identifying inconsistencies and challenging the prosecution’s case at every stage. We have successfully defended individuals accused of historic sexual offences across Manchester and nationwide, including cases where previous convictions or prior allegations have featured in the prosecution’s approach.
If you have been contacted by the police in relation to a historic sexual offence allegation, do not speak to them without obtaining expert legal advice first.
Indecent image investigations typically begin following police intelligence that a device has been used to access, upload, or download illegal material, often traced through platforms such as KIK, WhatsApp, Facebook, or cloud storage services.
Suspects are identified through IP addresses, email accounts, or telephone numbers, and police obtain a search warrant to seize devices from the home, vehicle, or workplace.
If your devices have been seized, or you have been invited to a police station interview in connection with indecent images or child pornography offences, it is vital to seek expert legal advice before saying anything to the police.
At Eventum Legal, we advise on the legal implications of search warrants, including whether the police have acted within their lawful powers, the forensic examination of devices, and all available defences. We also guide clients through the appeals process where criminal charges have already been brought.
Legal Aid may be available to fund your defence depending on your financial circumstances and the nature of the criminal offence you are facing.
For those who do not qualify for legal aid, we offer clear and transparent private fee arrangements, including, where appropriate, a fixed fee, with no hidden costs or surprises. We can also discuss payment plans to make obtaining expert legal representation as straightforward as possible.
Legal support at the earliest stage is always the most cost-effective approach. The sooner you instruct our team, the more options you have, and in many cases, early intervention avoids the need for a full trial altogether.
For professionals in Manchester, whether you are a teacher, doctor, nurse, medical professional, solicitor, or work in another regulated field within the legal profession, a sexual offence allegation creates a dual threat: criminal proceedings and regulatory investigation running simultaneously. Ensuring a consistent and coordinated approach across both is essential to protecting your career and professional reputation.
Our expert defence lawyers at Eventum Legal have extensive experience representing professionals before both the criminal courts and the following regulatory bodies:
We understand that your career, professional registration, and reputation are as important to you as the outcome of any criminal proceedings. Our Manchester team applies a consistent, strategic approach across every aspect of your case to protect all of these simultaneously.
If you or someone you care about is facing sexual offence allegations in Manchester, do not wait. The sooner you seek legal advice from a specialist criminal defence lawyer, the more options you have and the stronger your position will be.
At Eventum Legal, we offer a free, confidential, and entirely non-judgmental initial consultation. Everything you discuss with us is protected by legal professional privilege, and there is no obligation to proceed. Simply complete our online enquiry form, call us on 0161 706 0602, or email info@eventumlegal.co.uk and a member of our specialist Manchester team will be in touch at a time that suits you.
We are available outside of standard office hours for urgent matters.
Got a question? We’re here to help.
Do not answer any police questions without a solicitor present. You have the right to free and independent legal representation at the police station; exercise it. Contact Eventum Legal immediately, and our team will attend with you or provide legal guidance by telephone before your interview begins.
Not necessarily. Many investigations do not result in criminal charges, particularly when early legal intervention is effective. If charges are brought, less serious matters may be heard at Manchester Magistrates Court, while the most serious sexual offences will proceed to Manchester Crown Court. Our solicitors will advise you clearly on the likely legal process from the outset.
There are two Crown Courts in Manchester: Minshull Street and Crown Square. Where your case will be in fact heard is dependent on a number of factors; it may even be heard outside of Manchester.
Yes. Being released under investigation can feel like a prolonged period of uncertainty. Our team engages proactively with Greater Manchester Police and the Crown Prosecution Service during this period, making representations on your behalf and working towards a no further action outcome before any charging decision is made.
Legal aid may be available depending on your financial circumstances and the nature of the charges. We act on a privately paying basis only, it is our view that lawyers are able to provide a much better service and provide more time to client’s when a case is funded privately.
When facing a serious sexual offence allegation, specialism matters far more than proximity. Eventum Legal’s entire focus is on sexual offence cases and domestic abuse defence. Our team has comprehensive knowledge of Manchester Crown Court, Manchester Magistrates Court, and Greater Manchester Police’s investigation practices. That specialist expertise, combined with our track record of defending clients accused of the most serious offences, is what sets us apart from a general high-street firm.
