ACILEX LAWYER | MELISSA@MURRAYHUGHMAN.CO.UK
Melissa has worked in criminal law for over 10 years and qualified as a lawyer in 2018. Melissa has a busy practice defending clients accused of a wide range of offences. Melissa is a passionate criminal defence lawyer with a particular interest in representing young and vulnerable clients. Melissa is able to put clients at ease from the very outset. She understands the importance of building a trusting relationship and the importance of continuity, resulting in her regularly representing clients from the Police station interview through to trial. Melissa is respected for her meticulous case preparation and her dedication to secure the best outcome for her clients.
Melissa has been recognised for her work by the established directory Chambers and Partners. She has been recognised as an ‘Associate to watch’ in the 2024 guide.
Outside of work Melissa works closely with Juvenis who offer bespoke support and training enabling young people who are having difficulties at school, at home or in the community
Memberships:
Melissa Ansah is hands on and deals with things beautifully. She cares deeply. She is very efficient
Chambers and Partners 2024
She’s a rare jewel, and she is ferocious in her defence of clients
Chambers and Partners 2024
Melissa is the future, not just of the firm but of the criminal practice generally
Chambers and Partners 2024
She is one of the most hardworking dedicated solicitors I have come across
Chambers and Partners 2024
Shes the epitome of leaving no stone unturned in the best interests of her clients
Chambers and Partners 2024
Melissa Ansah is enthusiastic. She goes above and beyond for her clients. Nothing is too much for her
Chambers and Partners 2024
Unfailingly dedicated
Chambers and Partners 2024
Ferocious in her defence
Chambers and Partners 2024
She has an uncanny ability to make cases go away
Chambers and Partners 2024
She genuinely cares
Chambers and Partners 2024
Shes got a brilliant legal brain
Chambers and Partners 2024
Melissa Ansah is a new addition to the team. We are thrilled about it. She is able to build up a rapport with the client and comes to every hearing. The client really trusts her. She has an enthusiasm for the job which a lot of people lose after they become jaded by the system. She is very efficient and on the ball. She will offer suggestions, and is proactive, enthusiastic and engaged with clients.
Chambers and partners 2023
She is junior but brilliant. I am constantly amazed at the level of work she puts into cases. She goes so far above and beyond anything i have seen from junior solicitors. She is really impressive
Chambers and Partners 2022
