A personal commitment
to your defence.

Reber is a highly accomplished Higher Court Advocate and criminal defence specialist with a proven track record of securing exceptional results for clients facing the full spectrum of criminal charges. He represents clients from the critical early stages of the police station through to complex trials in the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.

Reber’s practice is built on handling the most serious and complex allegations. He is highly sought after and has successfully defended clients facing high-stakes allegations, including:

• Homicide: Acting in cases of utmost gravity and complexity involving charges of murder and manslaughter.
• Terrorism & State Security: Navigating highly complex, politically charged, and legally intricate prosecutions.
• Financial Crime & Fraud: Defending multi-jurisdictional white-collar crime, tax evasion, asset forfeiture, and corporate fraud.
• Serious Drug Offences: Handling large-scale conspiracy, importation and supply allegations.
• Sexual Offences: Providing a confidential, rigorous defence, handling every case with the highest level of sensitivity.
• Road Traffic Law: Providing a robust defence against allegations of drink or drug driving, excessive speeding offences and causing death by dangerous driving.

International Law, Extradition & Human Rights

Beyond domestic courts, Reber maintains a highly specialised international practice, defending the rights of individuals facing state-sponsored persecution, politically motivated charges, and human rights abuses globally.

Reber is a leading voice in cross-border defence, regularly representing clients in complex extradition proceedings, contesting international arrest warrants, and challenging Interpol Red Notices. He regularly drafts and submits urgent representations to the United Nations (UN) and other international human rights bodies. He is a fearless defender of clients facing the threat of torture, arbitrary detention, and unlawful prosecution in hostile jurisdictions around the world, navigating complex international treaties and diplomatic channels to secure justice where domestic systems have failed.

A Relentless Advocate

With extensive frontline experience, Reber has represented clients in some of the most challenging criminal cases, securing crucial acquittals in both the Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court. His approach is thorough, strategic and unwavering, underpinned by one guiding principle: leave no stone unturned.

Every piece of evidence is examined in detail, every available legal avenue is pursued, and every strategic opportunity is carefully considered to build the strongest possible defence. Whether advising at the earliest stages of a criminal investigation, preparing for a complex trial, or challenging a politically motivated prosecution overseas, Reber brings the dedication, determination and expertise needed to protect his clients’ interests and fight their corner.

Ruaa specialises in criminal defence, with extensive experience in cases involving overlapping professional disciplinary and regulatory matters.

Criminal defence

Ruaa has extensive experience litigating a wide range of cases at all stages of the criminal justice process, including complex and serious cases involving homicide, terrorism, money laundering, fraud, conspiracies to supply drugs, sexual offences and protest-related offences.

She has represented a broad range of clients at the police station and Magistrates’ Court, including high-profile clients, youths and clients with severe mental health conditions.

She also has experience in inquests and international law matters arising across multiple jurisdictions, including cases involving human rights violations.

Ruaa’s extensive knowledge of criminal law and procedure has enabled her to develop and advance robust representations to the Crown Prosecution Service, including requests for the discontinuance of prosecutions on evidential and public interest grounds.

Professional discipline & Regulatory investigations

Ruaa has significant experience in professional disciplinary and regulatory matters across a range of sectors, including healthcare, legal services and finance.

Her experience includes advising on misconduct allegations, fitness to practise proceedings and regulatory investigations. Having worked within regulatory organisations, she has a strong understanding of the way investigations are conducted, the issues considered by regulators and the potential consequences for those under scrutiny.

This breadth of experience gives Ruaa a distinctive perspective when advising and representing clients facing criminal allegations, professional disciplinary proceedings or regulatory investigations, particularly where these areas overlap.