Ned Kemp
Role: Solicitor
Ned is a Solicitor and accredited police station representative with experience in working with adults with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. In particular, Ned has expertise in representing clients with psychosis, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder and depression whilst at the police station and throughout the court procedure. He also has a background of training to assist in working with youths and adults with learning disabilities, Autism, Asperger’s and ADHD.
Having obtained a law degree and Masters degree in Law, Ned joined Allen Hoole in October 2018. He is passionate about police station representation and tenaciously fights his client’s corner with an eye for detail.
Ned has experience in successfully defending detainees for offences ranging from murder to drink driving. With his technical knowledge of cryptocurrencies, the dark web and digital devices, he is often called upon to represent those facing allegations of indecent material on digital devices or drugs offences online.
Ned also accepts private instruction for taxi licensing committee hearings where he is developing a reputation for his persuasive and effective advocacy.
Notable Cases:
R v JB (2020) – Client was arrested for possession of firearms and ammunition and facing a mandatory five year prison sentence. Ned was able to consult prior to interview with one of the country’s leading firearms experts in relation to the legality of the different seized items and technical defences available. Having advanced a technical defence, this resulted in no further action against our client.
R v A (2019) – Client, a youth, was arrested for possession of class A drugs with intent to supply. With Ned’s knowledge of Bristol’s diversionary schemes, he was able to effectively advise and make referrals to avoid prosecution altogether. Our client was given a rare opportunity to take part in the Call in Programme, a scheme offered to young people arrested for drug dealing offences to be given access to training and mentoring to avoid the traditional criminal justice route.
R v LB (2020) – Client was arrested for making indecent images of children following forensic examination of digital devices. Following Ned’s representing, the police liaised with the crown prosecution service and took the exceptional decision to offer client a Conditional Caution so that he could attend a rehabilitation course.
R v MS (2020) – Client was arrested for murder of his brother in suspicious circumstances. Ned was able to support a vulnerable client through a tactical police interview that resulted in no further action.
R v EG (2021) – Client was arresting for attempting to pervert the course of justice following evidence that they had fabricated a police complaint. The matter was complicated by the client’s employment position within law enforcement. Ned was able to dig deep into the client’s personal mental health mitigation and persuade the police to offer a conditional caution.
R v AW (2021) – Client was arrested for causing death by dangerous driving, following the collision of a motorbike into a pedestrian. Despite several motoring offences having been committed, Ned’s representation at the police station led to no further action being brought in relation to the allegation of causing death by dangerous driving.
R v JC (2021) – Client was arrested for being in possession of class A drugs with intent to supply. Ned instructed leading modern slavery expert witness Grace Robinson to provide an expert report supporting a Modern Slavery Act (2015) defence of county lines exploitation. Ned liaised with counsel, the prosecution and the experts in the preparing the case which ultimately led to the defendant being found not guilty; having successfully raised a modern slavery defence under section 45.
What do client say about Ned?
October 2022: I was represented by Ned Kemp in a police interview. I cannot recommend their service enough. The outcome was far better than I hoped it to be, and the service was completely free.
August 2022: Ned Kemp was very knowledgeable and helped me greatly , and dealt with my unfortunate matter in a professional way but I also felt he also showed great empathy and compassion which you do not find a lot in this world today I thoroughly recommend him.
August 2022: Ned Kemp was brilliant, very supportive, kind and empathetic he really helped us so much.
August 2022: I would just like to say thank you to Ned for being there for me and being so professional. Once again thanks Ned
August 2022: Ned Kemp represented me during a voluntary police interview. He provided clear and honest legal advice which resulted in the best outcome. I am very grateful, without his representation I may not have been so fortunate.
April 2022: Thank you Ned Kemp! Your self-confidence gives hope to clients.
February 2022: We recently had the pleasure of Allen Hoole Solicitor’s Excellent services, A Mr Ned Kemp helped us with a tricky case, Thank You.
February 2022: Having been falsely accused of a Public Order Offence I was very fortunate to meet “Ned Kemp” at my Police Interview. I will be ever grateful for this as Allen Hoole became my Saviour in my darkest hour. Ned was always available to advise and calm my fears over the coming months, giving me guidance all the way to Trial Day. On the day itself, Ned and “Mark Linehan” were like Knights in Shining Armour. They defended me with vigour, knowledge and professionalism beyond my expectations and they won my case. I shall be eternally grateful to Mark and Ned and would not hesitate to recommend this firm of Solicitors. Well Done Guys
February 2022: This firm of Solicitors specifically Mark Linehan and Ned Kemp did a Splendid job of defending my wife who was falsely accused. Mark was very impressive demonstrating his calm but precise knowledge and experience on the day of trial. Ned gave my wife advice and support during the months before. I would have no hesitation in recommending this firm who stand out from the rest.
January 2022: Ned was knowledgeable and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend.
January 2022: Mark and Ned have been amazing support. Very professional and friendly. Good quality service. Won my case!
December 2021: Highly recommend this firm and in particular Ned Kemp. Very knowledgeable, professional and articulate representation. I thank Ned personally for responding to my many emails and questions and I would not hesitate to recommend.
December 2021: Great Law firms who exceeded my expectations, Ned is most knowledgeable, professional, and would highly recommend him.
November 2021: Ned is an Excellent Representative, I hope to see him running a successful legal practice one day
October 2021: I would like to appreciate everyone who participated in my case, especially Ned Kemp and Robyn Rowland for all the support, help, effort and great professionalism they have shown throughout. The service I received was excellent. I would recommend them to anyone. Many thanks.
August 2021: ‘Extremely professional brilliant communication got the job done helped me from start to finish would use if I ever needed to again. Highly recommend Ned Kemp.’ (KH)
August 2021: As someone that had never been in trouble with the police it was a nervous and daunting experience and can be made more daunting without a solicitor. I had contact with Ned from Allen Hoole and he was excellent, I couldn’t have asked for better support. I can’t put into words how important it is to get a solicitor to support you and Ned was truly exceptional for me.
July 2021: ‘Couldn’t be happier with the service provided by Allen Hoole, specifically dealing with Ned Kemp. He has been nothing but helpful, professional, accommodating and friendly which is just what you need when dealing with any criminal matters. I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone in need of legal support!’ (LAR)
June 2021: Couldn’t be happier with the service provided by Allen Hoole, specifically dealing with Ned Kemp. He has been nothing but helpful, professional, accommodating and friendly which is just what you need when dealing with any criminal matters. I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone in need of legal support!
May 2021: ‘Very knowledgeable, great communication. Ned Kemp was an absolute star from start to finish. Thanks once again.’ (MM)
May 2021: ‘At without doubt the lowest point of my entire life, There was light and that truly was Ned, Having never been in trouble of any sort before I found myself way out of my depth, Very confused by what was happening, Ned spoke to me for over an hour and explained everything in detail but also in a way I could easily understand, He was realistic, professional, straight talking but friendly and easy to talk to.
I took his advice throughout my case and trusted his judgement 100% and I am now free of it all and can begin to rebuild my life, I am in no doubt that without Ned it would be a very different story.’(EG)
April 2021: Absolutely excellent service, Ned helped me all the way and his knowledge is unbelievably great
April 2021: Ned Kemp – I was interviewed at home for a traffic offence. Ned was quick to challenge the officer who was both recording the interview on a digital camera and trying to write down verbatim what I was saying. This initially slowed down free speech but once challenged allowed me to give my account more freely.
April 2021: ‘Ned Kemp’ At without doubt the lowest point of my entire life, There was light and that truly was Ned, Having never been in trouble of any sort before I found myself way out of my depth, Very confused by what was happening, Ned spoke to me for over an hour and explained everything in detail but also in a way I could easily understand, He was realistic, professional, straight talking but friendly and easy to talk to. I took his advice throughout my case and trusted his judgement 100% and I am now free of it all and can begin to rebuild my life, I am in no doubt that without Ned it would be a very different story. I owe a lot to Ned and am eternally grateful, However in the nicest possible way I hope I never need to speak with him again!! 🙂 Thank you Ned and thank you Allen Hoole for having Ned on your team, He is an asset to you. Thank you.
April 2021: Very knowledgeable, great communication. Ned Kemp was an absolute star from start to finish. Thanks once again.
March 2021: I recently had to go to be interviewed by the police. Ned Kemp was my representative and I can’t fault him. He gave me great advice prior to the interview which helped reassure me and helped during the interview itself.
March 2021: Friendly, reassuring and effective. I was sceptical about using a duty solicitor, however Ned Kemp did an amazing job at eliminating all of the charges brought against me but most importantly he reassured me when no one else would. My case wasn’t complex but due to it being my first time in a cell I was in dire need of some confidence and reassurance, I’ve never been so relieved in my life until I got off the phone with Ned. Very professional, big up Ned Kemp!
March 2021: ‘Hi my name is HS I took advice from Ned. Allen Hoole solicitors’ service was fantastic and advice is mind blowing very grateful to you, many thanks.’ (HS)
March 2021: ‘Ned was a serious help to me today and was polite and upbeat and wasn’t afraid to get stuck in when he saw I needed help. (S)
February 2021: ‘Ned was a serious help to me today and was polite and upbeat and wasn’t afraid to get stuck in when he saw I needed help.
February 2021: ‘Ned helped me prepare a statement, where I was locked up for common assault but really was the victim. He didn’t just had a great attitude (what you really need in this situation), but he made me confident too, he worked quick and made it sound simple. At the end I was released with no charges. Great guy, 100% to recommend!’ (JW)
