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2 Bedford Row

Chambers of William Clegg QC

LONDON, WC1R 4BU, ENGLAND
Tel:
Work 020 7440 8888
Fax:
Fax 020 7242 1738
DX:
LDE 17
Web:
www.2bedfordrow.co.uk
Email:

London Bar : Crime

Within Crime, 2 Bedford Row (William Clegg QC) is a first tier set,

2 Bedford Row is widely regarded as ‘the go-to set for any complex criminal or fraud case’, fielding a ‘superb’ collection of leading silks and juniors. Head of chambers William Clegg QC is considered a doyen among criminal defence practitioners, and recently acted in R v Tabak, the high-profile case involving the murder of Joanna Yeates in Bristol. Jim Sturman QC’s impeccable advocacy skills make him a regular feature in high-profile cases, increasingly where the case has an entrapment element. Mark Milliken-Smith QC is an ‘all-round top-drawer criminal defence silk’; Peter Lodder QC has ‘a formidable ability to grasp all the detail of a case and then present it to the jury in a simple yet sophisticated manner’; and Michael Wolkind QC is ‘without doubt the best cross-examiner in the business’. Recommended juniors include Dean Armstrong, who has ‘immense court presence’; Michael Levy, who is able to ‘grasp complex issues without hesitation’; Christine Agnew, noted for her ‘sensitive cross-examination skills in all cases, but particularly involving the evidence of aggrieved children’; Tony Wyatt, who ‘conducts cases as you would as an ex boxer – pulling no punches’; Craig Rush, noted for his ‘dogged persistence and high intelligence’; and Dean George, who is ‘destined for greatness’.

London Bar : Fraud: crime (including money laundering and asset forfeiture)

Within Fraud: crime (including money laundering and asset forfeiture), 2 Bedford Row (William Clegg QC) is a first tier set,

2 Bedford Row’s barristers appear in many of the largest ongoing fraud cases and are recognised for their international experience. Jim Sturman QC has an ‘exceptional ability that instils confidence in clients’, Mark Milliken-Smith QC ‘really knows his stuff’, Howard Godfrey QC’s ‘trial preparation and presentation is superb’, and Richard Kovalevsky QC is ‘a fantastic strategist and excellent on his feet’. William Clegg QC and Peter Lodder QC are also recommended. Of the juniors, Alison Pople is ‘a real standout junior’, and Timothy Kendal exhibits ‘highly impressive tactical acumen’. Stephen Ferguson and Nigel Ingram are also well regarded.

London Bar : Health and safety

Within Health and safety, 2 Bedford Row (William Clegg QC) is a third tier set,

Headed by William Clegg QC, 2 Bedford Row is noted for its prosecution work for the HSE, as well as its defence work. ‘A true expert’, Richard Matthews QC is ‘rightly regarded as one of the country’s top barristers in this area’. He acted for the HSE in the successful prosecution of a trial against BT relating to the death of an engineer after a fall, and is also advising the London Borough of Southwark in relation to the the Lakanal House fire.

London Bar : Media, entertainment and sport

Within Media, entertainment and sport,

At 2 Bedford Row, ‘great trial advocate and fearsome cross-examiner’ Jim Sturman QC is ‘superb in football hearings’. Mark Milliken-Smith QC handles regulatory and disciplinary matters in boxing, football, rugby and cricket, and former professional sportsman Tony Wyatt represents the RFU and individual players.

London Bar : Professional discipline and regulatory law (including police law)

Within Professional discipline and regulatory law (including police law) Professional discipline and regulatory law – Leading Silks

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