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Chambers of Simon Russell Flint QC

LONDON, WC2R 3AA, ENGLAND
Tel:
Work 020 7413 0353
Fax:
Fax 020 7413 0374
DX:
148 LONDON CHANCERY LANE
Web:
www.23es.com
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What we say about the set's legal practice in London Bar

Crime

Within Crime, 23 Essex Street (Chambers of Simon Russell Flint QC) is a second tier firm,

23 Essex Street has ‘considerable experience in a wide cross-section of work’. Head of chambers Simon Russell Flint QC is a ‘skilled advocate who has a great presence in court’, and is currently prosecuting the first juryless criminal trial. Christopher Kinch QC is ‘an advocate of great presence, calm and measured with a persuasive manner’, and Gareth Rees QC and Daniel Janner QC are both recommended. Leading junior Rupert Pardoeimpresses with his advocacy skills’, and Gareth Branston is ‘very amenable with clients and able to engage with them whatever their background or intellect’. ‘Well-prepared and meticulous advocateZafar Ali is a ‘flawless courtroom performer’.

Fraud: crime (including money laundering and asset forfeiture)

Within Fraud: crime (including money laundering and asset forfeiture), 23 Essex Street (Chambers of Simon Russell Flint QC) is a second tier firm,

23 Essex Street is ‘an entirely professional and commercially savvy set’. Gareth Rees QC is ‘able to reduce complex ideas into simple propositions’, and the ‘meticulousCharles Miskin QCalways gives sound advice in the client’s best interest’. Simon Russell Flint QC is acting in a multimillion-pound fraud case, and Christopher Kinch QC is praised for ‘excellent client skills that match his advocacy and preparation’. Gary Summers is ‘an experienced and sound tactician’. ‘Excellent fraud practitionerMark Fenhalls is ‘a very approachable, good communicator’. Rising star Jonathan Lennon’s ‘knowledge of the law is second to none’. Ashraf Khan is ‘comfortable with any level of tribunal and is completely au fait with complex legal issues’.

Other New Silks

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Professional discipline and regulatory law (including police law)

Within Professional discipline and regulatory law (including police law), 23 Essex Street (Chambers of Simon Russell Flint QC) is a second tier firm,

Highly regarded for healthcare and police work’, 23 Essex Street is noted for its ‘robust clerking’ and ‘excellent response times’. Dafydd Enoch QC is a ‘standout silk’. Among the leading juniors Paul Ozin has a ‘phenomenal brain’ and ‘excellent attention to detail’, and is recommended for his experience in healthcare and police disciplinary matters; Rupert Pardoe is ‘highly recommended’; and the ‘tenacious yet practicalLynn Griffin is very experienced in health and social care regulatory matters.


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