New Park Court Chambers > Leeds, England > Set Profile
New Park Court Chambers Offices
New Park Court Chambers
16 PARK PLACE
LEEDS
LS1 2SJ
England
16 PARK PLACE
LEEDS
LS1 2SJ
England
New Park Court Chambers > The Legal 500 Rankings
North Eastern Circuit > Crime (general and fraud) Tier 1
New Park Court Chambers ‘is widely admired as a set with a good array of talent, including at the highest level‘. In a prominent work highlight, Jason Pitter KC led Tom Storey KC for the prosecution in a case involving the death of 15-year-old Sebastian Kalinowski following extensive physical abuse at the hands of his mother and her partner; both were convicted of murder. In a separate matter, Alistair MacDonald KC led Eleanor Fry for the prosecution of a man who was convicted of the murder of his wife on their wedding night and disposing of her body in a suitcase. Simon Kealey KC, who heads up the practice, is well-versed in handling a broad range of serious criminal work, including serious sexual offences, fraud, murder and terrorism.Leading Silks
Alistair MacDonald KC – New Park Court Chambers ‘Alistair is an excellent advocate and a devastating cross-examiner. He gets to grips quickly with complex medico-legal and other expert evidence, and is persuasive in court.’
Jason Pitter KC – New Park Court Chambers ‘A very jury-friendly silk.’
2024 Silks
Tom Storey KC – New Park Court Chambers ‘A straightforward prosecutor; he clearly and succinctly presents his evidence, showing a good command of his brief.’
Leading Juniors
Geraldine Kelly – New Park Court Chambers 'Geraldine is an exceptionally good advocate. She has a superb court manner, and is always willing to fight hard for her client.'
Eleanor Fry - New Park Court Chambers 'An intellectually rigorous junior who is persuasive on her feet in court. She stands her ground with opponents and judges.'
Chloe Hudson – New Park Court Chambers ‘Chloe is a hard-working and well-prepared advocate. She is enthusiastic, determined and fearless.’
Testimonials
‘A strong set.’
‘Helpful set.’
‘Great set, which always has counsel available at the required level.’
‘Excellent clerks room – supportive and helpful.’
‘Very personable clerking team.’
North Eastern Circuit > Business and regulatory crime (including health and safety) Tier 2
The team at New Park Court Chambers has a solid track record in handling a wide range of health and safety work, and is highly regarded for acting in environmental matters. Paul Greaney KC defended one of two company directors charged with manslaughter by gross negligence; both individuals were acquitted. At the junior end of chambers, Adam Birkby appeared in HSE v Caspian Access Ltd, where the manufacturing company was convicted of failing to adequately protect employees from risk of serious injury after an employee was scalped after becoming trapped in moving machinery.North Eastern Circuit > Inquests and inquiries
North Eastern Circuit > Professional disciplinary law
North Eastern Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence
Leading Juniors
Valerie Sterling – New Park Court Chambers 'She is very approachable and has empathy with clients, who have confidence in her.'
Eleanor Fry - New Park Court Chambers 'Eleanor is a consummate advocate, who stands her ground with opponents and judges.'
New Park Court Chambers > Set Profile
New Park Court Chambers is a large and well-established set, comprising 70+ barristers in Leeds and Newcastle, including a number of KCs. Some of our barristers also sit in a part-time capacity as Recorders or Tribunal Chairmen.
New Park Court Chambers in Leeds and Newcastle employs 15 members of staff, including clerks and support staff. With the increase in specialisation, New Park Court Chambers have developed to respond to the needs of clients both in strength and depth.
We are proud of our strong reputation for conducting substantial cases. Major criminal, regulatory, civil and family cases together with complex medical negligence and health and safety prosecutions are all undertaken as part of the daily work of our barristers, in addition to inquests, judicial review and cases involving human rights issues. Numerous cases are conducted in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court and members of the specialist teams have appeared in the European Court.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Crime, Regulatory, Civil | Robert Smith KC | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 203 5504 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Alistair MacDonald KC | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 203 5504 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Simon Jackson KC | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 203 5504 |
| Crime, Regulatory, Civil | Paul Greaney KC | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 203 5504 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Nicholas Lumley KC | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 203 5504 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Jason Pitter KC | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 203 5504 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Simon Kealey KC | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 203 5504 |
| Crime, Regulatory, Civil | Nicholas de la Poer KC | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 203 5504 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Sharon Beattie KC | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 203 5504 |
| Crime | Tom Storey KC | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 203 5504 |
| Family | Valerie Sterling | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Ian Brook | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Regulatory, Civil, Family | Nicholas Mason | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Stephen Uttley | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Civil, Family | Ashley Tucker | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime | Elyas Patel | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime | Andrew Espley | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Geraldine Kelly | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Family | Sally Terris | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Christopher Rose | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime | David Povall | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Family | Natalia Escoriza | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Chloe Hudson | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime | Jessica Strange | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Chloe Fairley | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime | Matthew Donkin | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime | David Outterside | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory, Civil | Jeremy Barton | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Civil | James Normington | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Susannah Proctor | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Adam Birkby | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory, Family | Eleanor Fry | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Ben Campbell | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Civil | Nicoleta Alistari | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Amber Walker | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Civil, Family | Felicity Hemlin | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Jade Bucklow | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Georgina Goring | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Peter Byrne | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory, Civil | Richard Holland | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory, Civil, Family | Maryam Ahmad | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Ashleigh Metcalfe | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Civil, Family | Amy Levitt | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Civil, Family | Emma Hughes | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory, Civil | Ryan Donoghue | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory, Civil | Danielle Gilmour | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory, Civil | Oliver Connor | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime | Ian Cook | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime | Jemima Stephenson | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Civil, Family | Marte Alnaes | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Civil, Family | Benjamin Whittingham | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory, Civil, Family | Gabrielle Wilks | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory, Civil, Family | Daisy Wrigley | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime | Neil Jones | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)191 232 1980 |
| Crime | Peter Schofield | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)191 232 1980 |
| Crime | Nick Cartmell | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)191 232 1980 |
| Crime | Stuart Graham | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)191 232 1980 |
| Regulatory | Thomas Moran | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)191 232 1980 |
| Crime | Vincent Ward | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)191 232 1980 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Lee Fish | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)191 232 1980 |
| Crime | Nick Lane | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)191 232 1980 |
| Crime | Graham O’Sullivan | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)191 232 1980 |
| Crime, Civil, Family | Jessica Slaughter | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)191 232 1980 |
| Crime | Fiona Lamb | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)191 232 1980 |
| Crime, Civil | Joe Culley | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)191 232 1980 |
| Crime | Claire Anderson | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)191 232 1980 |
| Crime, Regulatory, Civil, Family | John Hobley | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)191 232 1980 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Peter Wilcock KC | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime | Rossano Scamardella KC | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime | Michael Brady KC | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Civil | Jason Hill | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime | Rachel Shenton | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime | Emma Piasecki | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Ruth Cranidge | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
| Crime, Regulatory | Elizabeth Tiarks | clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk | +44 (0)113 243 3277 |
Barrister Profiles
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Maryam Ahmad | Maryam Ahmad is developing a strong criminal, regulatory and family law practice… | View Profile |
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Nicoleta Alistari | Nicoleta Alistari has a common law practice, with emphasis on crime. She… | View Profile |
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Marte Alnaes | Marte Alnaes accepts instructions in a wide range of areas, including Crime,… | View Profile |
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Claire Anderson | Claire Anderson is a junior criminal practitioner, who prosecutes and defends, both… | View Profile |
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Jeremy Barton | Jeremy Barton specialises in criminal work, predominantly defending. He is frequently instructed… | View Profile |
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Sharon Beattie | Sharon Beattie KC acts in complex cases involving scientific, pathological and medical… | View Profile |
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Adam Birkby | Adam Birkby is a highly respected specialist in criminal, regulatory and disciplinary… | View Profile |
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Michael Brady | Michael Brady KC has been instructed to both prosecute and defend in… | View Profile |
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Ian Brook | As a former Ag. High Court Judge in Trinidad & Tobago, Ian… | View Profile |
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Jade Bucklow | Jade Bucklow accepts instructions in a wide range of areas, including professional… | View Profile |
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Peter Byrne | Peter Byrne has almost 30 years’ experience of conducting criminal cases before… | View Profile |
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Ben Campbell | Ben Campbell has developed a significant practice with a focus on crime… | View Profile |
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Nick Cartmell | Nick Cartmell is a senior criminal practitioner, specialising in defending serious crime.… | View Profile |
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Oliver Connor | Oliver Connor accepts instructions in a number of areas including Crime and… | View Profile |
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Ian Cook | Ian Cook has dealt with a number of serious trials including arson… | View Profile |
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Ruth Cranidge | Ruth Cranidge specialises in criminal and regulatory law. Possessing a professional and… | View Profile |
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Joe Culley | Joe Culley has established a busy criminal practice on the North Eastern… | View Profile |
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Matthew Donkin | Matthew Donkin is trusted to conduct cases of gravity and complexity, and… | View Profile |
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Ryan Donoghue | Ryan Donoghue is an experienced court and tribunal advocate with a personable… | View Profile |
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Natalia Escoriza | Natalia Escoriza specialises in family law and undertakes all aspects of family… | View Profile |
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Andrew Espley | Andrew Espley both defends and prosecutes serious criminal cases. Andrew has appeared… | View Profile |
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Chloe Fairley | Chloe Fairley is an outstanding and persuasive advocate, with an exceptional ability… | View Profile |
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Lee Fish | Lee Fish is recommended in the leading directories as “an exceptional barrister”… | View Profile |
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Eleanor Fry | Eleanor Fry deals with a broad range of complex and sensitive matters… | View Profile |
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Danielle Gilmour | Danielle Gilmour accepts instructions in a range of crime and civil work,… | View Profile |
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Georgina Goring | Georgina Goring specialises in professional discipline, inquests and inquiries and crime. Georgina… | View Profile |
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Stuart Graham | Stuart Graham has extensive experience in complex cases of drug conspiracies, complex… | View Profile |
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Paul Greaney | Paul Greaney KC specialises in serious crime, public inquiries and inquests, regulatory… | View Profile |
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Felicity Hemlin | Felicity Hemlin has an established criminal and family law practice. She has… | View Profile |
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Jason Hill | Jason Hill is presently a civil litigator in the chambers of His… | View Profile |
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John Hobley | John Hobley has established a practice in criminal, family and regulatory work.… | View Profile |
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Richard Holland | Richard Holland is an advocate who appears in cases of significant legal… | View Profile |
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Chloe Hudson | Chloe Hudson’s practice encompasses criminal and regulatory work. Her particular areas of… | View Profile |
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Emma Hughes | Emma Hughes specialises in criminal, family and civil law matters. Emma has… | View Profile |
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Simon Jackson | Simon Jackson KC is regularly instructed in serious criminal (principally homicide), regulatory… | View Profile |
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Neil Jones | Neil Jones initially had a private practice in Newcastle, then 32 years… | View Profile |
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Simon Kealey | Simon Kealey KC is an extremely popular and personable advocate who enjoys… | View Profile |
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Geraldine Kelly | Geraldine Kelly is an experienced and extremely able criminal practitioner, who manages… | View Profile |
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Fiona Lamb | Fiona Lamb only accepts instructions for the defence and has developed a… | View Profile |
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Nick Lane | Nick Lane is a busy and highly regarded specialist criminal advocate who… | View Profile |
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Amy Levitt | Amy Levitt regularly undertakes instructions in complex public and private law family… | View Profile |
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Nicholas Lumley | Nicholas Lumley KC is a specialist criminal and regulatory law advocate. His… | View Profile |
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Alistair MacDonald | Alistair Macdonald KC prosecutes and defends in the most serious crime cases,… | View Profile |
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Nicholas Mason | Nicholas Mason is an experienced barrister, with extensive experience in a wide… | View Profile |
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Ashleigh Metcalfe | Ashleigh Metcalfe has developed a strong criminal law practice that belies her… | View Profile |
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Thomas Moran | From 1997-2018, Thomas practised in Criminal Law, prosecuting and defending the full… | View Profile |
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James Normington | James Normington is an established chancery and commercial practitioner. He brings together… | View Profile |
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David Outterside | David has been involved in complex, sensitive and serious cases across the… | View Profile |
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Graham O’Sullivan | Graham O’Sullivan has established a busy practice both prosecuting and defending in… | View Profile |
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Elyas Patel | Elyas Patel now practises exclusively in criminal law, after a broad common… | View Profile |
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Emma Piasecki | Emma Piasecki specialises in criminal law, procedure and evidence. Emma undertook pupillage… | View Profile |
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Jason Pitter | Jason Pitter KC was called to the Bar in 1994 and commenced… | View Profile |
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David Povall | David Povall is a specialist criminal practitioner, having spent his entire career… | View Profile |
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Susannah Proctor | Susannah Proctor is an outstanding and passionate advocate; she is regularly instructed… | View Profile |
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Christopher Rose | Christopher Rose practises in high level, serious and complex crime. He is… | View Profile |
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Rossano Scamardella | Rossano Scamardella KC has gained a reputation for meticulous preparation, impeccable judgment… | View Profile |
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Peter Schofield | Peter Schofield specialises in criminal work and has a flourishing practice in… | View Profile |
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Rachel Shenton | Rachel Shenton is an experienced criminal advocate practising exclusively in crime and… | View Profile |
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Jessica Slaughter | Jessica Slaughter is a specialist criminal barrister. She prosecutes as a level… | View Profile |
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Robert Smith | Robert Smith KC is primarily, a trial advocate specialising in regulatory and… | View Profile |
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Jemima Stephenson | Jemima Stephenson practises in Crime and regularly appears for both Prosecution and… | View Profile |
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Valerie Sterling | Valerie Sterling is Head of the Family Team and has a strong reputation for… | View Profile |
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Jessica Strange | Jessica Strange is a specialist criminal practitioner who has a well balanced… | View Profile |
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Sally Terris | Sally Terris’s main area of practice is family law. She is known… | View Profile |
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Elizabeth Tiarks | Dr Elizabeth Tiarks specialises in criminal law and regulatory law. Elizabeth undertook… | View Profile |
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Ashley Tucker | Ashley Tucker is a civil practitioner with a particular preference for Wills,… | View Profile |
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Stephen Uttley | Stephen Uttley defends exclusively in serious crime. He will fight unfalteringly on… | View Profile |
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Amber Walker | Amber Walker deals with a range of matters across the Criminal and… | View Profile |
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Vincent Ward | Vincent Ward has a well-established criminal practice. He accepts instructions in all… | View Profile |
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Benjamin Whittingham | Benjamin Whittingham accepts instructions across all aspects of common law. Ben completed… | View Profile |
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Peter Wilcock | Peter Wilcock QC’s practice encompasses criminal defence (including appeals against conviction /… | View Profile |
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Gabrielle Wilks | Gabrielle Wilks accepts instructions in criminal, family, civil and regulatory matters. Gabrielle… | View Profile |
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Nicholas de la Poer | Nicholas de la Poer KC specialises in criminal law and regulatory work.… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
King's Counsel : 13 Juniors : 56 Pupils : 1 Door Tenants & Academic Members : 5 Clerks & Staff : 14Memberships
- North Eastern Circuit > Crime (general and fraud)