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Apex Chambers houses an ‘excellent team of barristers’. Tom Crowther and Daniel Williams, among other members, are currently involved in the high-profile trial of retired and serving police officers relating to the investigation into the murder of Lynette White. John Ryan holds extensive firearms knowledge and readily turns his hand to related work, and Lucy Crowther is praised for her ability to handle child victims and witnesses well. Tim Evans is a highly regarded fraud prosecutor, and Christopher Rees defends serious fraud cases. Susan Ferrier is recommended for serious and complex criminal matters. Martyn Kelly recently joined the team from 9 Park Place.

9 Park Place’s acclaimed Peter Davies handles the full gamut of criminal cases, and is particularly recommended for serious sexual offence cases, as is Elizabeth Pearson is adept at handling sexual offence cases, and Matthew Cobbe has a diverse criminal practice. David Elias is regularly involved in headline murder cases and is a ‘one to watch’. Heath Edwards is recommended for white-collar crime, fraud and money-laundering cases.

30 Park Place’s teamhead Peter Murphy QC prosecutes and defends very serious criminal cases, and Jennet Treharne has a strong reputation for handling serious sexual offences, as does Marian Lewis. Michael Mather-Lees is recommended for VAT, fraud and medico-legal cases, and Tracey Lloyd-Nesling fields a wide range of criminal instructions and has a particular interest in HSE matters. Huw Evans is recommended for his prison law advice. A large number of practitioners at this set are also involved in the Lynette White case.

Iscoed Chambers’ Elwen Evans QC has a solid reputation on circuit and is able to conduct entire trials in Welsh. John Hipkin, Ian Wright and Huw Rees are popular and experienced juniors.

Temple Chambers’ has a large criminal law team, which includes the notable Roger Griffiths, David Aubrey QC and Stephen Jeary.

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