Jenny Wiltshire, one of the UK’s most respected criminal defence solicitors, will represent Ghanaian footballer and former Arsenal player Thomas Partey in his rape trial in August 2025.
Thomas Partey’s lawyer has a long track record of guiding high-profile clients through a series of allegations.
She is the head of Serious & General Crime at the top law firm Hickman & Rose and made her name in the toughest corners of criminal law: murder, manslaughter, historic and current sexual offences.
Jenny Wiltshire is the lawyer who defended former Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy, who was unanimously acquitted of rape and attempted rape in 2023.
Meanwhile, Thomas Partey has broken his silence following being charged with five count of rape and one count sexual assault by the Metropolitan Police Service.
“The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man after a file of evidence was submitted by detectives.
“The Met has issued a charge and requisition to Thomas Partey, 32 (13/06/1992), of Hertfordshire, in connection with the following offences: Five counts of rape, One count of sexual assault.”
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who is leading the investigation, said, “Our priority remains providing support to the women who have come forward. We would ask anyone who has been impacted by this case or anyone who has information to speak with our team. You can contact detectives about this investigation by emailing CIT@met.police.uk.”
According to reports, the offences are alleged to have taken place between 2021 and 2022.
Jenny Wiltshire, in a statement, stated, “Thomas Partey denies all the charges against him. He has fully cooperated with the police and CPS throughout their three-year investigation. He now welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name”.
The lawyer further added that Thomas will not be making any further public comments while the legal process is ongoing.
Jaswant Narwal, Chief Crown Prosecutor, confirmed the charges, saying, “Our prosecutors have worked closely with officers in the Metropolitan Police to review the evidence and advise on the appropriate charges”.
“Criminal proceedings are active, and the defendant has the right to a fair trial. It is absolutely vital that there is no reporting, commentary, or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings,” Narwal warned.
Thomas Partey, 32, officially left Arsenal on July 1, 2025, after his contract expired after five years at the Emirates following a £45 million move from Spanish side Atletico Madrid in September 2020.
If convicted, Partey’s career and status would be in shreds.
