Gavin Edmondson
Founder of Gavin Edmondson Solicitors
Dual-Qualified as Barrister & Solicitor | 26 Years PQE
Gavin Edmondson is the Principal Solicitor and founder of Gavin Edmondson Solicitors, a nationally recognised law firm providing high-level legal representation in family law, criminal defence, civil litigation, and personal injury, serving clients across England and Wales from our office in Northwich, Cheshire. With over 26 years of post-qualification experience and Higher Rights of Audience, Gavin regularly appears before the High Court, Court of Appeal and other senior courts across England and Wales.
Originally called to the Bar in 1999, Gavin cross-qualified as a Solicitor in 2001, giving him a rare dual qualification that underpins his strength in complex litigation, strategic case management, and appellate advocacy. His early Bar training and career-long collaboration with leading King’s Counsel (KCs) enhance his reputation for handling high-stakes matters with precision and insight.
High Net-Worth Divorce & Financial Remedy Expert
Specialist in Matrimonial Finance | Offshore Assets | Cryptocurrency Tracing
Gavin leads the firm's Family Law and Financial Remedy practice , with a particular focus on high net-worth divorce, asset division and cases involving complex financial structures. He acts for clients with interests across property portfolios, trusts, business assets, cryptocurrency and offshore holdings.
Gavin frequently instructs Tier 1 Legal 500 barristers, including King’s Counsel, from leading family law chambers. His close working relationships at the Bar allows him to build elite legal teams for clients facing non-disclosure, international enforcement and disputed valuations. His approach blends deep legal expertise with commercial awareness, making him a trusted advisor in the most sensitive matrimonial cases.
Criminal Defence & Appellate Advocacy
Serious Crime | Court of Appeal | National Coverage
Gavin Edmondson is a highly experienced criminal defence solicitor, representing clients in serious crime cases including murder, sexual offences and domestic violence. With Higher Rights of Audience, he advocates for clients in the Crown Court and Court of Appeal across England and Wales. He often receives private instruction on less serious matters of domestic violence, assault and harassment, linked to relationship breakdown.
As a Higher Courts Advocate, Gavin has appeared in the Royal Courts of Justice and Crown Courts across the country, personally representing clients through every stage of the criminal justice process. In 2025, he was instructed in a complex matter proceeding to the Court of Appeal, reinforcing his reputation in appellate law and legal argument.
Civil Litigation & Personal Injury
High-Value Claims | Catastrophic Injury | Insurance Disputes
In addition to his family and criminal practice, Gavin is a highly experienced Civil Litigator and Personal Injury solicitor. He founded and scaled the firm’s litigation department, securing millions of pounds in compensation for clients nationwide. His cases range from catastrophic injury claims and commercial disputes to insurance recoveries and professional negligence.
Landmark Supreme Court Victory
Gavin Edmondson Solicitors Ltd v Haven Insurance Co Ltd [2018] UKSC 21
Gavin played a central role in the landmark case of Gavin Edmondson Solicitors Ltd v Haven Insurance, a pivotal UK Supreme Court decision on litigation funding and access to justice. The case, argued alongside Jonathan Crow KC, clarified critical principles regarding solicitor entitlements and remains widely cited in legal commentary.
Read the Law Society article on the Haven Insurance Supreme Court case here.
Read the full Supreme Court Judgment here.
Industry Recognition & Legal Network
Gavin’s qualifications and courtroom advocacy have earned him a respected reputation across the legal sector. Over his career, he has worked closely with some of the UK’s most distinguished King’s Counsel and barristers from top-tier Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked sets. His professional network supports a multi-disciplinary, strategic approach to complex and high-profile matters.
In addition to having Higher Rights Of Audience in the Courts, Gavin Edmondson also holds the following stand-alone STEP certificates:
STEP Certificate – Financial Services – Trusts and Estate Planning
STEP Certificate in Trusts and Estates – England and Wales
Notable cases:
- Gavin Edmondson Solicitors Ltd v Haven Insurance Company Limited
- O’Donnell v Greater Manchester Police (2014)
- R v Mohsin (2011)
High Court, Court of Appeal and subsequently Supreme Court litigation regarding insurance companies directly intercepting solicitor’s clients. Issues involve equitable jurisdictions of the court, data protection, inducement to breach of contract and economic torts.
Civil Jury trial brought against the GMP for malicious prosecution and assault, jury returning findings that the Police assaulted the claimant.
Appellate Court case with Gavin Edmondson as lead advocate instating a Solicitor to the role after the SRA had acted with procedural impropriety and irrationality.
Seven handed contract killing case led by Queen’s Counsel.