McMillans Solicitors

I cannot overstate the professionalism, clarity, and reassurance provided by Joe Happe, and the barrister he worked closely with, Matthew Dance, during what has been one of the most difficult periods of my life. Facing serious legal charges and the very real possibility of a custodial sentence, I was overwhelmed. Joe was calm, knowledgeable, and utterly committed from the outset.

He guided me through every stage of the proceedings—from the initial evidence to the complexities of court appearances—with both strategic insight and human decency. His attention to detail, combined with his understanding of how daunting the process can be, made an enormous difference. Importantly, Joe was also patient and understanding regarding my mental health throughout. He recognised when I was struggling, took the time to explain things clearly and calmly, and never made me feel rushed or dismissed. 

Matthew Dance, who Joe brought in as counsel, was equally impressive in court: composed, persuasive, and razor-sharp in his advocacy. Together, they formed a formidable team—professional yet approachable, thorough yet empathetic.

Thanks to their diligence and guidance, I was able to navigate a situation that could have gone very differently. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Joe Happe to anyone in need of serious legal representation. He’s the person you want in your corner.

I cannot overstate the professionalism, clarity, and reassurance provided by Joe Happe, and the barrister he worked closely with, Matthew Dance, during what has been one of the most difficult periods of my life. Facing serious legal charges and the very real possibility of a custodial sentence, I was overwhelmed. Joe was calm, knowledgeable, and utterly committed from the outset.

He guided me through every stage of the proceedings—from the initial evidence to the complexities of court appearances—with both strategic insight and human decency. His attention to detail, combined with his understanding of how daunting the process can be, made an enormous difference. Importantly, Joe was also patient and understanding regarding my mental health throughout. He recognised when I was struggling, took the time to explain things clearly and calmly, and never made me feel rushed or dismissed. 

Matthew Dance, who Joe brought in as counsel, was equally impressive in court: composed, persuasive, and razor-sharp in his advocacy. Together, they formed a formidable team—professional yet approachable, thorough yet empathetic.

Thanks to their diligence and guidance, I was able to navigate a situation that could have gone very differently. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Joe Happe to anyone in need of serious legal representation. He’s the person you want in your corner.

It felt like my life was over when I was the subject of a police raid last year. I’ll forever be grateful for Joe’s non judgemental support and sound advice during such a difficult time. McMillans clear fixed fee arrangement and knowing I could call at any time was extremely reassuring. I received a very positive outcome considering the circumstances which allows me to move forward with my life. I would highly recommend McMillans based on my experience.

Dear Joe,
Thank you very much for everything you did for me, for the understanding, for the support, for the professional advice and for the mental support along the impossible hard journey I went through, without you it would be so much harder.
Joe is the solicitor you want to have, 100%. he is understanding, reliable, available when ever you need an advice or have a question, he is patient and helpful and you can see he understand the materia extremely well. I felt so lost without him and he helped me so much.
I recommend Joe from the bottom of my heart, use his services and don't compromise, he is the best.
Thank you Joe I will never forget your help.

My experience with Joe and everyone else I interacted with at McMillans was nothing but exceedingly professional, respectful and helpful.

Joe treats you with respect and kindness and won’t lie to you, or give you false hope about your situation and the likeliness of the outcomes in your case. He also showed a great deal of compassion and respect for my mental health, even recommending me therapists that could benefit me.

I have no question that I received the best legal advice and representation I could have and my recommendation to any potential clients of Joe’s is to be open and honest about everything and let him advise you on what the best course of action is.

I had to have some quite personal and embarrassing conversations with Joe as is often the case in these matters but I never once felt uncomfortable or as if I were being judged.

I would absolutely recommend Joe and McMillans solicitors to anyone unfortunate enough to be in my position.

For the 2yrs I dealt with Joe I cannot speak more positively enough about his on-going support through a difficult time in my life. Joe is a good listener with sound advice in all areas of the procedure. Joe was always available face to face or by telephone at all time. He was always patient and open in explaining throughout and took the time to also summaries for my partner at each stage. I would like to thank Joe for his support and would not hesitate to highly recommend him.

Over two years ago, me and my family experienced a life-changing moment when I had a knock at the door, arrested, and taken into custody. It was my first time facing the legal system, and I felt lost, putting my trust in a duty solicitor—an experience I later regretted. Fortunately, I discovered McMillans Solicitors and arranged to meet Joe. Speaking with him was a huge relief; for the first time in a long while, I felt I had someone knowledgeable and trustworthy to guide me.

Throughout the lengthy period of uncertainty, Joe was always available and supportive. If you're facing a similar situation, I highly recommend reaching out to him—you won’t be disappointed. After two years of uncertainty, I finally received a "No Further Action" (NFA) decision!

Joe was really excellent throughout the 2 year proccess and I can't thank him enough for his first class service.
After leaving the police station I felt very alone, however I met up with Joe soon afterwards and he was so reasuring and friendly which is what I needed at that time. He also put me in touch with a superb counceller who I'm still working with today.
My proccess was long with many twists and turns, however Joe was alway there for me at any
moment.
Big thank you Joe!

I have no hesitation in recommending the services of McMillans. Having personally been arrested for an alleged online offence I knew I needed to find strong legal representation. Their service was professional, considered, non judgemental, and they skilfully handled every aspect of my case, keeping me informed of all developments/changes over a 26 month period. I felt confident from my very first phone call with one of their partners followed by a detailed face to face meeting. My case ended in NFA allowing me to finally continue with my life and reputation intact. I have no doubt this outcome was in part attributed to the team's hard work. 

Joe Happe and Joanna Long at McMillans supported our family over two long and very difficult years in the lead up to Crown Court in Spring 2024. From our initial enquiry until the very end, they were both super responsive, patient, kind and sensitive. We received the very best professional advice and guidance, delivered in a clear and friendly way at each stop and they achieved the best possible result in the circumstances.