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London Bar
Set overviews: England and Wales
Red Lion Chambers is highly regarded for its expertise in criminal law; the barristers have solid experience in handling high-profile homicide, fraud, serious sexual offences and drug trafficking. In a testament to chambersβ strength in this area, David Walbank QC took silk in 2018. Mark Bennett is practice director; deputy director Nick Parkinson, assistant practice director Lee Young and practice manager Chris Jones are also key contacts. Former head of chambers Max Hill QC has been appointed the new director of public prosecutions. Offices in: London, Chelmsford
London Bar
Business and regulatory crime (including global investigations)
Business and regulatory crime (including global investigations) β Leading sets - ranked: tier 2
Red Lion Chambers
Red Lion Chambers handles a range of work concerning investigations from various bodies into bribery, corruption and other corporate crime matters. A number of members have strong prosecution practices. Jonathan Fisher QC, for example, is representing the SFO in proceedings to obtain documents from ENRC as part of its investigation into the alleged payment of bribes by the multinational to secure mining access in DR Congo.
Business and regulatory crime (including global investigations) β Leading silks
Jonathan Fisher QC - Red Lion Chambers βHe is a mine of information on his subject matter; one of the absolute leaders in this area.β
Ranked: tier 1Antony Shaw QC - Red Lion Chambers βHis defence work includes representation of natural resources companies.β
Ranked: tier 2Business and regulatory crime (including global investigations) β 2017 silks
Gillian Jones QC - Red Lion Chambers βShe has an incisive legal mind which enables her to cut rapidly to the crux of the issues in the most complex cases.β
Ranked: tier 1Business and regulatory crime (including global investigations) β 2018 silks
Tom Forster QC - Red Lion Chambers βClients respect his no-nonsense attitude and keen intellect, and his advice is second-to-none.β
Ranked: tier 1Business and regulatory crime (including global investigations) β Leading juniors
Allison Clare - Red Lion Chambers βClever, commercial and pragmatic β she understands clientsβ commercial needs while staying legally robust.β
Ranked: tier 3Trevor Archer - Red Lion Chambers βAlways on top of the work in complex frauds, which makes him a very reliable junior.β
Ranked: tier 3Crime (general crime)
Crime (general crime) β Leading sets - ranked: tier 2
Red Lion Chambers
Red Lion Chambers enjoyed a successful round of silk appointments in 2018, with Jennifer Dempster QC and Adam Wiseman QC appointed. Among the existing silks, Riel Karmy-Jones QC prosecuted 11 Irish Travellers convicted of modern slavery offences in the first of several linked trials under the Operation Pottery umbrella; the 11 convicted received sentences aggregating 79 years. Max Hill QC has been appointed the new director of public prosecutions.
Crime (general crime) β Leading silks
Rosina Cottage QC - Red Lion Chambers βHer expertise on sexual offences is second to none.β
Ranked: tier 1David Etherington QC - Red Lion Chambers βHis jury speeches are second to none.β
Ranked: tier 2Riel Karmy-Jones QC - Red Lion Chambers βShe combines skill with sensitivity and is particularly good with vulnerable witnesses.β
Ranked: tier 2Sally-Ann Hales QC - Red Lion Chambers βOne of the best cross-examiners: brilliant, engaging and when appropriate humorous.β
Ranked: tier 2Angela Rafferty QC - Red Lion Chambers βHer down to earth but incisive style sees juries drawn to her.β
Ranked: tier 3Crime (general crime) β 2017 silks
Gillian Jones QC - Red Lion Chambers βHer advice is pragmatic and rigorous, making her highly sought after.β
Ranked: tier 1Kate Bex QC - Red Lion Chambers βShe appears for the CPS and also defends in murder and sexual offence cases.β
Ranked: tier 1Crime (general crime) β 2018 silks
Adam Wiseman QC - Red Lion Chambers βHe brings first-rate judgement and strategic planning to bear.β
Ranked: tier 1Jennifer Dempster QC - Red Lion Chambers βA total star: she is a great person to work with and has great tactical nous.β
Ranked: tier 1Tom Forster QC - Red Lion Chambers βA superb barrister: always responsive, creative and ready to go the extra mile.β
Ranked: tier 1Crime (general crime) β Leading juniors
Michelle Nelson - Red Lion Chambers βShe could do anything she wanted β bright, a non-stop worker and with great judgement.β
Ranked: tier 2
David Malone - Red Lion Chambers βApproachable but impressive, he commands the attention of any room.β
Ranked: tier 3Felicia Davy - Red Lion Chambers βEfficient, approachable and good at what she does.β
Ranked: tier 3Ian McLoughlin - Red Lion Chambers βHis advocacy is assured with enormous charm and he has authority with judges.β
Ranked: tier 3Jane Oldfield - Red Lion Chambers βShe shows initiative, firmness of purpose and ability beyond her call.β
Ranked: tier 3Joanna Hardy - Red Lion Chambers βOne glance at her notebook reveals the work she puts into each cross-examination.β
Ranked: tier 3Michael Skelley - Red Lion Chambers βSeriously good: a conscientious, diligent, measured and persuasive advocate.β
Ranked: tier 3Paul Evans - Red Lion Chambers βHe has the knack of controlling and organising multi-handed cases.β
Ranked: tier 3Financial services
Financial services β Leading silks
Jonathan Fisher QC - Red Lion Chambers βResponsive and brave in his advice on high stakes, potentially criminal advisory matters.β
Ranked: tier 2Fraud: civil
Fraud: civil β Leading silks
Jonathan Fisher QC - Red Lion Chambers βA popular choice for the overlap between civil and criminal fraud.β
Ranked: tier 3Fraud: crime
Fraud: crime β Leading sets - ranked: tier 2
Red Lion Chambers
Red Lion Chambers both defends and prosecutes fraud cases, including acting for private prosecutors. David Etherington QC and Tom Forster QC (prior to his taking silk in 2018) represented the Eton-educated son of a former judge who was convicted in Operation Amazon; David Walbank QC represented another defendant as a leading junior prior to his appointment.
Fraud: crime β Leading silks
David Etherington QC - Red Lion Chambers βAn exceptional advocate and very diligent, with great client care skills too.β
Ranked: tier 2
Jonathan Fisher QC - Red Lion Chambers βThe person you would want fighting your corner if you were in a tight spot.β
Ranked: tier 2Jane Bewsey QC - Red Lion Chambers βHer biggest asset is an ability to relate to juries and think clearly under pressure.β
Ranked: tier 3Jeremy Benson QC - Red Lion Chambers βHis work includes alcohol and VAT fraud cases.β
Ranked: tier 3Fraud: crime β 2017 silks
Gillian Jones QC - Red Lion Chambers βHer work includes CPS and private prosecutions.β
Ranked: tier 1Fraud: crime β 2018 silks
David Walbank QC - Red Lion Chambers βIntelligent, articulate and fearless β little surprise he was appointed silk.β
Ranked: tier 1Jennifer Dempster QC - Red Lion Chambers βIncredible with clients and wonderful in court.β
Ranked: tier 1Tom Forster QC - Red Lion Chambers βHe is extremely hardworking, unflappable, approachable, and will always go the extra mile.β
Ranked: tier 1Fraud: crime β Leading juniors
Michael Goodwin - Red Lion Chambers βHis calm and measured advocacy style carries authority.β
Ranked: tier 3Allison Clare - Red Lion Chambers βShe is thorough in her approach to work and analysis, and produces unambiguous advice.β
Ranked: tier 4Cameron Brown - Red Lion Chambers βHe prosecutes for the CPS and SFO.β
Ranked: tier 4Rebecca Chalkley - Red Lion Chambers βHer work includes difficult private prosecution cases.β
Ranked: tier 4
Tim Godfrey - Red Lion Chambers βAn excellent fraud prosecutor with an ability to marshal complex evidence.β
Ranked: tier 4Tom Payne - Red Lion Chambers βA very sound advocate who is calm under pressure, fair minded and approachable.β
Ranked: tier 4Health and safety
Health and safety β Leading juniors
Andrew Marshall - Red Lion Chambers βHis preparation and case presentation is meticulous.β
Ranked: tier 4Sailesh Mehta - Red Lion Chambers βHe is someone you can rely on to know the case inside out and back to front.β
Ranked: tier 4International crime and extradition
International crime and extradition - Leading juniors
David Young - Red Lion Chambers βHe appears in groundbreaking special tribunal cases.β
Ranked: tier 2Nina Tavakoli - Red Lion Chambers βAn incredibly bright and committed lawyer who understands the nuance of her subject matter.β
Ranked: tier 2Proceeds of Crime Act and asset forfeiture
Proceeds of Crime Act and asset forfeiture β Leading silks
Jonathan Fisher QC - Red Lion Chambers βHe is an independent thinker, which is critical in this highly charged area.β
Ranked: tier 1Proceeds of Crime Act and asset forfeiture β 2017 silks
Gillian Jones QC - Red Lion Chambers βHer quick wit and approachability make her a valuable addition to cases.β
Ranked: tier 1Professional discipline and regulatory law
Professional discipline and regulatory law β 2017 silks
Kate Bex QC - Red Lion Chambers βShe handles work for both the MDU and the GMC.β
Ranked: tier 1Professional discipline and regulatory law β Leading juniors
David Claxton - Red Lion Chambers βHis extensive knowledge of regulatory case law combines with a sharp focus on the relevant issues.β
Ranked: tier 4Jane Oldfield - Red Lion Chambers βShe can be relied upon to crystallise complex arguments clearly and concicely.β
Ranked: tier 4Set overviews: England and Wales
Red Lion Chambers is highly regarded for its expertise in criminal law; the barristers have solid experience in handling high-profile homicide, fraud, serious sexual offences and drug trafficking. In a testament to chambersβ strength in this area, David Walbank QC took silk in 2018. Mark Bennett is practice director; deputy director Nick Parkinson, assistant practice director Lee Young and practice manager Chris Jones are also key contacts. Former head of chambers Max Hill QC has been appointed the new director of public prosecutions. Offices in: London, Chelmsford
Sport
Sport β Leading juniors
Max Baines - Red Lion Chambers βA clear, down-to-earth adviser and a very impressive advocate β creates powerful narratives by tying together multiple strands of evidence in a logical, compelling way.β
Ranked: tier 4Tax: corporate and VAT
Tax: VAT β Leading silks
Jeremy Benson QC - Red Lion Chambers βHe is a very confident and experienced advocate.β
Ranked: tier 4Tax: corporate β Leading silks
Jonathan Fisher QC - Red Lion Chambers βSupremely knowledgeable and speaks with great authority.β
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London Bar
Offices in London
- Business and regulatory crime (including global investigations)
- Crime (general crime)
- Financial services
- Fraud: civil
- Fraud: crime
- Health and safety
- International crime and extradition
- Proceeds of Crime Act and asset forfeiture
- Professional discipline and regulatory law
- Sport
- Tax: corporate and VAT
Regional Bar
Offices in Chelmsford