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Albion Chambers’ Michael Fitton QC is ‘exceptionally thorough and well organised’, and Ignatius Hughes QC continues to impress on circuit. Kate Brunner is ‘an exceptionally able advocate with an excellent understanding of inquests and psychology’. Fiona Elder is recommended for sexual offence instructions, and Jason Taylor - has ‘a particular expertise and specialism in fatal road traffic cases’. Robert Duval has experience in murder, arson and rape cases. Head of the criminal team Stephen Mooney, Don Tait and Edward Burgess are also recommended.

At Guildhall Chambers, Richard Smith QC specialises in serious violence and sexual offence cases, Christopher Quinlan QC and Andrew Langdon QC are frequently instructed in high-profile murder cases, and Rosaleen Collins and Anna Vigars have particular experience in serious sexual offence cases. Also recommended are Ray Tully, Nicolas Gerasimidis, and Ramin Pakrooh, who has niche expertise in violent crime cases. Mark Worsley is particularly experienced in fraud matters.

Queen Square Chambers’ criminal barristers are ‘thoroughly professional, well prepared and have a good client manner’, with Charles Row singled out for his ‘measured, analytical approach, instilling confidence’. Oliver Willmott is frequently instructed in complex cases, and recently acted in a case concerning sham marriages. Robin Shellardquickly puts clients at ease’.

3PB’s Nigel Lickley QC recently prosecuted in the high-profile case R v Vincent Tabak, which concerned the murder of Joanna Yeates in Bristol. Christopher Parker QC handles serious and complex cases and Robert Grey specialises in complex and serious sexual offence, drugs and fraud cases. Tom Horder and Nick Robinson are also recommended.

12 College Place’s Nicholas Haggan QC covers the full spectrum of criminal offences, including murder, drugs and fraud cases.

At Devon Chambers, head of chambers Robert Linford and Rupert Taylor are recommended.

One Paper BuildingsMatthew Jewell handles drugs and trafficking cases, and Robert Bryan is building a notable practice in serious offence and violence cases. Louisa Bagley and Michael Hubbard QC are also recommended.

Pump Court Chambers’s highly experienced Nigel Pascoe QC prosecutes and defends high-profile murder cases.

At Colleton Chambers, Martin Meeke QC has a broad crime practice.

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