Ernest is a Partner, qualifying as a solicitor in 2010 and specialising in criminal defence litigation.

Ernest is highly driven and focused on client care and meticulous case preparation, this has resulted in his often being recommended as the lawyer of choice to prepare a case.

Ernest regularly defends individuals against serious and complex criminal allegations. His clients include high net worth individuals and those in the public eye.

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18 Aug 2025

Partner Ernest Aduwa comments on the acquittal of Labour councillor Ricky Jones in The Daily Mail, ​​The Independent and The Evening Standard

Partner Ernest Aduwa comments on comparisons drawn between the acquittal of Labour councillor Ricky Jones and the conviction of Lucy Connolly, following a high-profile verdict that has sparked widespread debate around the concept of “two-tier […]

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Stokoe news header - royal courts

18 Aug 2025

Partner Ernest Aduwa comments on the acquittal of Labour councillor Ricky Jones in The Daily Mail, ​​The Independent and The Evening Standard