The Firm

The start of the long-awaited public inquiry into one of Scotland's most notorious deaths in police custody.

Sheku Bayoh was involved in a confrontation with police in May 2015. He was restrained by several officers, who used pepper spray, batons and handcuffs. Shortly thereafter he became unresponsive and was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

In the days, weeks and years following Sheku's death, his family have never been satisfied with the police's account of what happened. Now it's up to Aamer Anwar and his team to uncover the truth and to guide Sheku's family on their path to justice. Why did Sheku die, and what part did race play in his death?

With unique access to Aamer's law firm, this series takes viewers into the heart of some of the country's most important cases. Three huge public inquiries will push his team to its limits and, with the ever-increasing workload, Aamer has to take on a new trainee - a dream opportunity for a young lawyer, fresh from university.

New evidence arrives at The Firm, and Aamer takes on the case of a man who died in hospital under unexplained circumstances.

The sister of Sheku Bayoh gives evidence to the public inquiry into his death. Meanwhile, Ryan meets with a new client who has little to no defence against his charges.

As Aamer returns to Liverpool to reflect on the case that made him, The Firm tackles the seemingly unwinnable case of a man that took self-defence too far.

The Firm prepares for the start of the long-awaited Scottish Covid Inquiry, and shock revelations hit the headlines.

As one of Aamer's good friends Humza Yousaf becomes Scotland's first minister, Aamer himself takes on the Prison Service in two very different cases relating to death in custody.

The Sheku Bayoh inquiry focuses on cause of death, which proves traumatic for the family. Aamer takes on the case of a police incident in which a refugee was shot dead.

Aamer is torn between his ever-increasing workload and his responsibilities as a father. An announcement from the Chief Constable of Police Scotland shocks Aamer and the team.

Mitch and Ray probe the death of a sergeant's son and the case becomes a national security matter; Tammy lands a new job to break new ground in the Sarah Holt case. 

Mitch defends a woman accused of kidnapping a baby; Abby suspects that a student is being abused; Ray and Tammy find information concerning the Sarah Holt case; Joey Morolto admits to being the head of the crime family.

Mitch represents a death-row inmate who wants to help the family he wronged in an unusual way; Tammy inherits a house from a deceased aunt, which causes tension with Ray; developments in the Sarah Holt case unfold.

Sarah Holt finally tells Mitch the truth about her case; Mitch makes an mistake that could land a client in jail for life; Tammy asks a hacker to search for clues on Sarah's computer.

Abby and Claire are under Coleman's protection, but Mitch, Ray, and Tammy, who abandoned their evidence against Nobel when they ran from the house, steer clear of the FBI and agree to meet with Andrew. Are they being set up? Tammy is sure that another Nobel client will be murdered today; without backing from his boss, Coleman goes to check it out. With help from a computer genius named Dimitry, Tammy, Mitch, Ray, and Andrew set up an elaborate scheme to get access to a secret room at Kinross & Clark where Nobel files are kept. Kevin Stack proves to be an adversary with extensive resources.

Mitch makes a deal with Kevin Stack to keep Abby safe; the FBI arrests Mitch and Ray; Abby tries to manipulate her captors in a bid to escape.

Mitch and Ray make risky decisions in their bid to expose Kevin Stack and the Noble Insurance conspiracy. Meanwhile, Abby finds herself at the center of things as Stack and Alex Clark endeavor to evade justice.

Abby takes the stand in the government's case against Kevin Stack while Mitch tries to learn the details of Stack's master plan.

Mitch defends a young woman charged with solicitation and learns that she is harboring a dangerous secret. Elsewhere, Abby and Claire embark on a trip to Kentucky to visit Abby's parents.

When Mitch defends a renowned novelist accused of murder, his client's famously unstable nature threatens to destroy the case. Back in her hometown, Abby forms a bond with Dr. Wilson that goes beyond the normal doctor-patient relationship.

Joey Morolto asks Mitch to defend his best friend on a murder charge and in return Joey won't kill Mitch and his family.

An incident from a client's college days becomes problematic for Mitch; Abby must decide if she can work for Joey Morolto Jr.

Jury selection begins in the Patrick Walker case, and Joey Morolto Jr. tries a deadly scheme in a bid to regain control of his mob family.

On the day of Ray and Tammy's wedding, a new enemy threatens to destroy the joyous family occasion. As Patrick Walker's trial begins, Mitch makes a startling discovery that the conspiracy surrounding the case goes deeper than just the mob.