Crime

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Brian Altman KC
2 Bedford Row
'Brian is in a league of his own. He combines formidable analytical skills with a sharp tactical ability and first rate jury advocacy.'
1
Duncan Atkinson KC
6KBW College Hill
1
Crispin Aylett KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
1
Sallie Bennett-Jenkins KC
2 Hare Court
‘Absolutely top of the class when it comes to defending privately funded serious and general crime cases. Masterful client care skills.'
1
Henry Blaxland KC
Garden Court Chambers
‘Henry is a truly exceptional barrister. He is at the top of his game and is leading the field.’
1
Caroline Carberry KC
Furnival Chambers
Caroline is a class act; meticulous in her preparation, fully invested in her cases and excellent witness handling.'
1
George Carter-Stephenson KC
25 Bedford Row
‘George remains at the top of his game. He is meticulous in his case preparation where no point or piece of evidence goes unconsidered.'
1
Giles Cockings KC
Garden Court Chambers
‘Probably the best speech maker at the Bar. Simply brilliant.’
1
Jeremy Dein KC
25 Bedford Row
‘Jeremy is clearly one of the best advocates of his generation. He cares deeply about his cases and clients.'
1
Sarah Forshaw KC
5KBW
‘A highly responsive and hands-on silk who will fight every battle to ensure her client gets the best possible result.'
1
Patrick Gibbs KC
Three Raymond Buildings
‘He is an excellent judge of a case, a great lawyer and has a tremendous rapport with Judges and Prosecution Counsel. He is immensely well respected.'
1
Oliver Glasgow KC
2 Hare Court
‘Oliver is a silk at the absolute top of his game.’
1
Caroline Haughey KC
Furnival Chambers
‘Caroline is excellent. She is very empathetic towards clients, understanding their interests at the forefront of proceedings.'
1
Mark Heywood KC
5KBW
‘He has an intellect second to none. He can assimilate huge amounts of material and gets to the crux of the matter quicker than anyone human should be able to.'
1
Paul Hynes KC
25 Bedford Row
‘Paul is highly intelligent and articulate individual, without pretension .He is the perfect communicator, pitching his language and tone to his tribunal, whether judge or jury.'  
1
Gillian Jones KC
Red Lion Chambers
1
Riel Karmy-Jones KC
Red Lion Chambers
Riel is gifted, fearless and nothing short of brilliant. Put simply she is a class act. A pleasure to watch with a calming influence and a devastating style.'
1
Brendan Kelly KC
2 Hare Court
1
Eleanor Laws KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
reat advocate, very bright, hard working, measured and a good team player.'
1
Tom Little KC
Deka Chambers
‘Tom remains an uncompromising prosecutor at the top of his game. Fluid and adaptable on his feet, he operates with a mixture of easy charm and deadly venom.’
1
Philippa McAtasney KC
Furnival Chambers
1
Tim Moloney KC
Doughty Street Chambers
Tim is without doubt one of the top silks in practice in crime today. He is bright, personable and hard-working.'
1
Clare Montgomery KC
Matrix Chambers
1
Duncan Penny KC
6KBW College Hill
‘He is the epitome of an iron fist in a silk glove.  A wonderful combination of intelligence, experience and toughness.’

1
David Perry KC
6KBW College Hill
1
Lewis Power KC
Church Court Chambers
'Lewis is a brilliant strategist. There is no one better with clients and juries.'
1
James Scobie KC
Garden Court Chambers
'James is, without question, one of the finest silks in the country. He commands the courtroom with authority and composure, speaks with absolute clarity, and cross-examines with surgical precision.'
1
Jim Sturman KC
2 Bedford Row
‘Jim has exceptional tactical awareness. He is, bar none, the best criminal silk in the country.’
1
Sasha Wass KC
6KBW College Hill
‘Sasha has excellent client care skills especially when dealing with the most vulnerable defendants.'
1
Richard Whittam KC
Matrix Chambers
1
James Wood KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Formidable advocate with great intellect who gets the court's attention. Excellent with both written and oral submissions.'
1
Ian Henderson KC
Farringdon Chambers
‘Ian is one of the best silks around. Calm and measured, juries are putty in his hands.'
2
Tana Adkin KC
15NBS
2
Christine Agnew KC
2 Bedford Row
‘A highly classy advocate with a brilliantly humanising approach. Tenacious and authoritative but never loses sight of the common sense way through a problem.'
2
Tracy Ayling KC
2 Bedford Row
'Very thorough preparation. Persuasive, well argued advocacy in complex situations.'
2
Narita Bahra KC
33 Chancery Lane
‘She is a fierce advocate in court.'
2
Alex Bailin KC
Matrix Chambers
‘Alex is incredibly astute, a polished and adaptable advocate, with very sound tactical judgement.’
2
Ali Bajwa KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘Ali is the best there is at the criminal Bar. He makes advocacy look like an art.’
2
David Bentley KC
Doughty Street Chambers
 'David is the golden gloved assassin in court. He is charming and very effective.'
2
Jane Bickerstaff KC
9BR
‘Jane achieves excellent result for her clients.  Her tactics and advocacy are exemplary. She is truly top-notch.’
2
Michael Bromley-Martin KC
Three Raymond Buildings
‘First rate and still one of, if not the, very best silks at the Bar. One of the most effective and charismatic silks of our time.’
2
John Cooper KC
25 Bedford Row
2
Mark Cotter KC
5 St Andrews Hill
‘Mark is very personable, clients get along with him and juries love him. He is a very strong legal mind and an excellent tactician.’
2
Annabel Darlow KC
6KBW College Hill
‘Annabel is supremely able. She is surely destined for even greater things.’
2
Hugh Davies KC
Three Raymond Buildings
2
Jennifer Dempster KC
Red Lion Chambers
Jenni is a research fiend. Her analytical skills are second to none.’
2
Simon Denison KC
6KBW College Hill
‘Simon is calm, persuasive and professional. His oratory is magnetic.'  
2
David Etherington KC
Red Lion Chambers
2
John Femi-Ola KC
3TG Barristers
2
Francis FitzGibbon KC
23ES
‘Francis is compassionate and understanding with clients. He is a very effective advocate.’
2
Mark Harries KC
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
‘Mark's client care is second to none. His advocacy is flawless and always delivered in a fashion that is uniquely tailored to the particular circumstances of each case.'
2
Christopher Henley KC
Mountford Chambers
2
Mozammel Hossain KC
187 Chambers
‘Mozammel is a distinguished criminal barrister, with a formidable reputation for his strategic acumen and meticulous approach to case preparation.'
2
Michael Ivers KC
Garden Court Chambers
‘Michael is a highly effective advocate with a real eye for detail. He is very experienced and strategically astute.’
2
David Jeremy KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘A fearsome and fearless advocate, who reads the mood of the court, and uses the wisdom of his decades of experience to his best advantage.'
2
Zoe Johnson KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘Zoe is superb advocate; she is highly cerebral yet she can speak to anyone at any level. Juries love her.'
2
Paul Keleher KC
25 Bedford Row
‘Paul deploys a chess like approach to cases. His hard work and dedication is an inspiration to us all.'
2
Abbas Lakha KC
9BR Chambers
‘Abbas is an absolute class act. His advocacy is top of his game.’

2
Kate Lumsdon KC
23ES
‘Kate is an exceptionally talented and hardworking silk. She is a very fair prosecutor and talented advocate.’
2
Eloise Marshall KC
23ES
2
Paul Mendelle KC
25 Bedford Row
‘Paul is a veteran, utterly likeable and is able to remain and look smooth and calm, even in stormy waters.'
2
Rajiv Menon KC
Garden Court Chambers
'A sensitive and careful advocate who works hard for his clients.'
2
Anthony Metzer KC
Goldsmith Chambers
‘He is a sensitive and careful advocate who worked hard to present his client's complex mitigation.'
2
Alison Morgan KC
6KBW College Hill
‘Alison is a true star of the profession.’
2
Stephen Moses KC
Furnival Chambers
‘He always draws people together and makes brilliant closing speeches.'
2
Christopher Paxton KC
Red Lion Chambers
2
Icah Peart KC
Garden Court Chambers
'Judges and juries love him. He is a consummate advocate - always one step ahead of other barristers in a case.'
2
Simon Pentol KC
25 Bedford Row
‘Simon is a highly-persuasive and compelling Silk who commands a court room. He is tenacious in his preparation and lively on his feet. A class act.'
2
Orlando Pownall KC
2 Hare Court
2
Mary Prior KC
The 36 Group
She is a terrific jury advocate. She can get people to open up which is a rare skill. Her closing speeches are legendary.’

2
Jonathan Rees KC
2 Hare Court
2
Julia Smart KC
Furnival Chambers
‘Julia is a very hard-working and focused barrister. She puts clients at ease and instils confidence when she is on her feet.’
2
Tyrone Smith KC
25 Bedford Row
‘Tyrone is a master tactician.'
2
Brian St. Louis KC
15NBS
‘Brian is a determined and fearless advocate who combines common sense with hard-nosed pragmatism.’
2
Mark Summers KC
Matrix Chambers
‘Mark is one of the most talented advocates. His oral advocacy  is nothing short of exceptional.’

2
Kieran Vaughan KC
2 Bedford Row
2
Alisdair Williamson KC
Three Raymond Buildings
‘Alisdair is clearly at the top of his game. His advocacy is truly attractive.  He is what you would want a silk to be.'
2
Simon Csoka KC
Libertas Chambers
‘Simon is quite simply top of his game. He is a brilliant advocate who has a phenomenal legal brain.’

2
Steven Perian KC
2 King’s Bench Walk Chambers
‘Steven is a very accomplished barrister. He is patient and gets along well with clients.'
2
Melanie Simpson KC
25 Bedford Row
‘A first-class advocate. Calm, bright, excellent in the law and incisive is her norm.’  
3
Kate Blackwell KC
2 Hare Court
3
Colin Aylott KC
Mountford Chambers
Colin is charming, smart and always on top of his brief. He has a wonderful manner in cross-examination.'
3
Tony Badenoch KC
6KBW College Hill
‘An effective advocate who shows that reasonableness can be used to devastating effect.'
3
Jason Bartfeld KC
187 Chambers
‘An outstanding King’s Counsel. He is skilful, his attention to detail is second to none and above all he has a unique ability to bring out the best in the clients.'
3
Anand Beharrylal KC
2 Bedford Row

3
Jeremy Benson KC
Red Lion Chambers
'Jeremy is a knowledgeable and well-respected Silk, able to turn his hand to any kind of serious criminal work.'
3
Paul Bogan KC
23ES
3
Charles Bott KC
Mountford Chambers
‘Charles is an experienced advocate and his drafting skills and written arguments are exceptional.’
3
Kirsty Brimelow KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Kirsty is an excellent advocate and a committed criminal barrister.’
3
Matthew Butt KC
Three Raymond Buildings
‘Matt is an extraordinary figure; he’s incredibly impressive and someone you always want to work with.’

3
John Cammegh KC
5 St Andrews Hill
‘His experience shows; John sees all the nuances of a case and thinks ten steps ahead.’
3
Richard Christie KC
187 Chambers
‘A KC of choice. He is by far the best silk to instruct and the most eloquent advocate.'
3
Rhiannon Crimmins KC
Furnival Chambers
Rhiannon is a skilful cross examiner and has a very good jury manner.’

3
Sarah Elliott KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘An absolute star. She is incredibly hard-working.’
3
David Emanuel KC
Garden Court Chambers
'One of the top go to silks specialising in appeals. He provides the perfect blend of hard work, intellect, flawless judgement and persuasive advocacy.'
3
William Emlyn Jones KC
Three Raymond Buildings
‘An absolute star and a go-to silk. Seriously talented and always makes the right tactical decision.'
3
Philip Evans KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘A very measured and persuasive advocate who is hugely respected by his peers.'
3
Alexandra Felix KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘She is brilliant with clients. Her advocacy and powers of persuasion are impressive to watch.’

3
Edward Fitzgerald KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Edward is a fantastic barrister and an absolute superstar at the Bar.’
3
Tom Forster KC
Red Lion Chambers
 

3
Danny Friedman KC
Matrix Chambers
‘Danny is a brilliant lawyer. His knowledge of complex legal principles is so profound as to appear intuitive, and his advocacy is a work of art.’

3
Kerim Fuad KC
Church Court Chambers
3
Dean George KC
2 Bedford Row
‘Dean has struck the perfect balance between legal knowledge, tactics, and persuasive advocacy. Dean very quickly earns the respect of every court he walks into.'
3
Peter Glenser KC
9BR Chambers
'Peter is wonderful jury advocate with an exceptional and extensive knowledge of all things firearms related.'
3
Emma Goodall KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Emma is a class act. Both her written work and oral advocacy are first class.'
3
Martin Goudie KC
Crucible Chambers
‘Martin is forensic in his attention to detail. No stone is left unturned and his brain is the size of a small planet.’

3
Jacob Hallam KC
6KBW College Hill
 ‘A very persuasive advocate. Juries rest on his every word.'
3
Edward Henry KC
Mountford Chambers
3
Jonathan Higgs KC
5KBW
3
David Hislop KC
Doughty Street Chambers
3
Aftab Jafferjee KC
6KBW College Hill
3
Sarah Jones KC
Pump Court Chambers
3
Tom Kark KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
3
Alan Kent KC
Mountford Chambers
‘Alan is a born advocate. He has an absolute razor like sharpness of legal instinct. First class tactical brain.'
3
Jennifer Knight KC
23ES
A solid advocate with determination and steel. Great judgement. Well respected amongst her peers and members of the judiciary.'
3
Sean Larkin KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘He is excellent at client care. Sean's advocacy skills leave jurors waiting to her his every word.'
3
Louis Mably KC
6KBW College Hill
‘Calm, thoughtful, measured, intelligent, fair.'
3
Samuel Magee KC
2 Bedford Row

3
Michael Mather-Lees KC
Church Court Chambers
He is a very thorough and effective advocate. He captures the attention of the jury and is an effective orator.'
3
Keir Monteith KC
Garden Court Chambers
‘Keir is without a doubt one of the best advocates in the country.'
3
Mark Mulholland KC
Cloth Fair Chambers

3
Cairns Nelson KC
23ES
‘He is fearless and a first class advocate’
3
Michelle Nelson KC
Red Lion Chambers
3
Charlotte Newell KC
5KBW
‘Excellent advocate. All round strong, reliable and impressive silk.’

3
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC
Matrix Chambers
3
Anthony Orchard KC
5KBW
‘Anthony is one of the most effective and persuasive prosecutors in the country. His advocacy is very much top table.'
3
Jane Osborne KC
2 Harcourt Buildings
‘She’s very polished. Jane exudes authority, is hard-working, very classy and modest.'
3
Gareth Patterson KC
6KBW College Hill
‘Excellent preparation, skilful advocate. One of the most excellent and formidable prosecutors in England and Wales today.'
3
Stan Reiz KC
2 Bedford Row
‘Well measured, calm and tactical in his approach to cases. His attention to detail is first class.'
3
Martin Rutherford KC
15NBS
‘Martin’s advocacy is concise, fair and where appropriate witty. He is able to capture the attention of a jury and wind them in.’

3
John Ryder KC
6KBW College Hill
‘John is by far one of the best if not the best criminal silks in the country. He is simply in a league of his own.’
3
Rossano Scamardella KC
23ES
3
Louise Sweet KC
2 Bedford Row
She gets brilliant results in cases which some would say are unwinnable.'
3
Paul Taylor KC
5KBW
‘Paul is the standout barrister for appeals. He is a specialist and knows the Court of Appeal better than anyone at the Bar.’
3
Bernard Tetlow KC
Furnival Chambers
‘A brilliant jury advocate who works very hard on all his cases. Wins unwinnable cases and is a great team player.’
3
Clare Wade KC
25 Bedford Row
‘Clare is an exceptional advocate. Her intellect is remarkable.’
3
Jeremy Wainwright KC
3TG Barristers
3
Adrian Waterman KC
Matrix Chambers

3
David Whittaker KC
2 Hare Court
David is first rate. His mellifluous delivery is combined with a sharp mind to make his advocacy easily some of the most attractive at the criminal Bar.’
3
Peter Wilcock KC
Garden Court Chambers
'He is a very clever lawyer, a fearsome cross-examiner and a marvellously persuasive advocate.'
3
Claire Davies KC
Farringdon Chambers
‘Claire is tenacious. Her advocacy is of an impressively high standard.’
3
Felicity Gerry KC
Libertas Chambers
‘Felicity demonstrates a high level of analytical skill and an ability to distil complex legal matters into clear concepts.’
3
Adam Kane KC
Libertas Chambers
‘Adam is a consummate advocate. He is extremely hard-working and his preparation is first class.’
3
Lee Karu KC
Millennium Chambers
3
Katy Thorne KC
Doughty Street Chambers
Katy is an exceptionally skilled advocate. She fights tooth and nail for her clients.'
4
Ben FitzGerald KC
QEB
‘Ben is equally at home acting in serious criminal cases as he is advising finance executives on regulatory and financial crime.’
4
Zubair Ahmad KC
2 Hare Court
‘Zubair is a highly persuasive advocate. When Zubair speaks, the rest of the court pauses to listen carefully.'
4
Kate Bex KC
Red Lion Chambers
‘A superb barrister at the very top of her game. Her closing speeches are phenomenal, and her work ethic is unmatched at the bar.’

4
Oliver Blunt KC
Furnival Chambers

4
Edward Brown KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
4
Brenda Campbell KC
Garden Court Chambers

4
Jacqueline Carey KC
2 Bedford Row
4
Paul Cavin KC
2 Harcourt Buildings
‘Calmness personified. A go to KC for prosecution cases.'  
4
Nicholas Corsellis KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
4
Adam Davis KC
3TG Barristers

4
James Dawes KC
2 Harcourt Buildings
‘James is a great lawyer and a very strong advocate. He is charming and incredibly engaging.'
4
Kevin Dent KC
5 St Andrews Hill
‘A specialist in complex cases with a eye for detail in taking to task defendants in cross-examination.’
4
Christopher Donnellan KC
The 36 Group
4
Peter Doyle KC
25 Bedford Row
 

4
Julian Evans KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
4
Mark Fenhalls KC
23ES
‘Outstanding communicator and problem solver. Exemplary at uniting parties, and garnering cooperation and cohesion in the best interests of all parties.’

4
Peter Finnigan KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
4
Rudi Fortson KC
25 Bedford Row
4
Alan Gardner KC
23ES
‘Alan is a calm, clear, concise advocate. He has a nice courtroom manner and juries love his style.'
4
Mark Gatley KC
Garden Court Chambers
'Mark is a smooth operator who juries love. He is a class act in court with a razor sharp instinct.'
4
Michael Goodwin KC
Red Lion Chambers
‘Michael is an extremely able advocate. His preparation and presentation is exceptional.'  
4
Andrew Hall KC
Doughty Street Chambers
4
Roderick Johnson KC
Goldsmith Chambers
‘Roderick is exceptionally hard-working and an absolute master of detail.’
4
Leon Kazakos KC
2 Hare Court
‘A go to silk. Star of the London Bar. Excellent with clients.'
4
Jonathan Laidlaw KC
2 Hare Court
‘He is highly focused in his advocacy and case presentation commanding the attention of others. His preparation is thorough and meticulous.'
4
Anya Lewis KC
Garden Court Chambers
‘Anya is so deserved of her status as silk. She is so industrious and dedicated.’
4
Michael Magarian KC
Drystone Chambers

4
Philippa McAtasney KC
Furnival Chambers
4
Charles Miskin KC
23ES

4
James Mulholland KC
23ES
4
Benjamin Newton KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘One of the nicest men in law, this influences his unique and effective advocacy style.'
4
Brian O’Neill KC
2 Hare Court
'Brian fears no-one and is not afraid to tell it how it is. His preparation is meticulous.'
4
Sally O’Neill KC
Furnival Chambers

4
Laurie-Anne Power KC
25 Bedford Row
'Laurie-Anne is impressive on her feet and with her witness handling. Sensitive when necessary without losing power.'
4
Steven Powles KC
Doughty Street Chambers
'Steven's advocacy is assured, persuasive and thoroughly prepared to the highest level. He is very approachable and re-assuring of clients.'
4
John Price KC
23ES
4
Nathan Rasiah KC
23ES
4
Justin Rouse KC
9BR Chambers

4
Charlie Sherrard KC
Furnival Chambers

4
Richard Thomas KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Commanding presence, sharp arguments and strategic thinking.'
4
Sarah Vine KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Sarah is extremely intelligent and prepares thoroughly. She is a first class advocate and her clients are fortunate to have her leading the team.'
4
Liam Walker KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Liam is a force to be reckoned with. He takes every available point and fights tenaciously for his client.A fluent advocacy style that is relatable for juries.'
4
Lisa Wilding KC
23ES
‘Lisa has formidable presence in court.  She knows the law, makes first class legal submissions, and has exceptional judgement.’
4
Richard Wormald KC
Three Raymond Buildings
Fabulous advocate with great presence. When he stands up, you just want to listen – a fantastic attribute in a barrister.’
4
Gudrun Young KC
2 Hare Court
‘Brilliant legal brain. Superb advocate. Excellent with clients.’
4
Hossein Zahir KC
Garden Court Chambers
‘Hossein is a street fighter. He takes all the best defence points and elevates them to an even higher plain.’
4
Felicity Gerry KC
Libertas Chambers
‘A fearless advocate who has an exceptional command of the law.’

4
Stuart Trimmer KC
4BB

2025 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Flora Page KC
23ES
1
James Brown KC
5KBW
1
Lesley Bates KC
23ES
‘Lesley is the kind of barrister you always want on your side. She knows every detail of every case before most have opened the brief.’
1
James Bloomer KC
23ES
1
Tim Forte KC
3TG Barristers
1
Charles Langley KC
2 Bedford Row
‘Charles is the go-to barrister in relation to complex criminal cases. He is highly organised and calm and has an exceptional eye to detail.’  
1
Ian McLoughlin KC
Red Lion Chambers
 
1
Simon Ray KC
6KBW College Hill
‘Simon is a great tactician and very approachable with clients. Very measured in court.’
1
David Rhodes KC
Doughty Street Chambers
has it all; an incredible work ethic, comprehensive understanding of the criminal law, respect of his peers and judges, and absolute command of the courtroom.’
1
Nicholas Yeo KC
Three Raymond Buildings
‘Meticulous in his forensic analysis, engaging with clients whilst tactically very astute in court.’
1
Oliver Cook KC
Libertas Chambers
‘Oliver’s biggest strengths lie in his intellect, work ethic, passion for justice, client care and tactical awareness. He is a fantastic new silk.’
1
Gerard Hillman KC
Libertas Chambers
‘An accomplished jury advocate who is also very skilled in legal argument.’

2024 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

1
Farrhat Arshad KC
Doughty Street Chambers
‘Farrhat is translating her impressive expertise in developing technical arguments in her appellate practice into an equally meticulous approach to trial preparation. In trials she is both tactically astute and fearless when needed. She revels in making legal arguments at trial which others don’t spot.’
1
Kate Blumgart KC
2 Harcourt Buildings
Kate is able to assimilate large volumes of evidence and data at short notice and holds a keen eye for detail. She is an incredibly strong jury advocate who has the ability to cast doubt on even the strongest of cases.’
1
Catherine Farrelly KC
5KBW
‘A very organised prosecutor with a hard edged approach to the job in hand. She is particularly good in the area of sexual offending where she made her reputation as a junior. She is sensitive to the particulars needs of such cases and easy to work with.’
1
Jocelyn Ledward KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘A true star at the criminal bar - excelling equally in serious crime and complex fraud. Her encyclopaedic legal knowledge and decades of experience of prosecuting the most serious cases makes her one of the most formidable defenders. Accurate, unflinching and measured.’
1
Beth O’Reilly KC
25 Bedford Row
‘Beth consistently achieves excellent results for her clients, combining sharp legal insight with a strategic and pragmatic approach to each case. Her client care is exemplary—whether she is representing a vulnerable defendant or a professional client, she brings empathy, clarity, and reassurance, making even the most challenging situations manageable.’
1
Tom Payne KC
Red Lion Chambers
‘Tom has a masterful grasp of the details of a vast case, and has a sound sense of what is important and what is not, which inspires confidence in judges, opponents, and, mostly likely, juries; he picks his battles extremely well, and pursues those aspects which are important with determination whilst not taking up time with points that are less important.’
1
Jonathan Polnay KC
QEB Hollis Whiteman
‘Jonathan is very well-prepared with strong tactical sense and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law. These qualities made him a formidable junior and will make him a great silk.’
1
Joel Smith KC
Furnival Chambers
‘Joel is one of the leading new silks at the criminal Bar. He is frequently instructed in the most high profile cases at the Old Bailey and is well liked and respected by the senior judiciary. He is a particularly tough cross-examiner.’
1
James Thacker KC
Deka Chambers
'James is one of the best in action you will ever see. Covers all angles in a case to ensure his case is at is strongest with preparation at its fore. He commands the respect of the court room and those around him. A measured cross examiner but devastating with the detail.'
1
Clea Topolski KC
Crucible Chambers
'Clea is a very skilled, determined and effective advocate. She is very strong on the law which makes her advocacy that much more effective.'
1
Martin McCarthy KC
Farringdon Chambers
‘ A skilful and charismatic jury advocate with a brilliant forensic mind. Martin cuts to the chase in this cases, identifies the key issues and and puts his clients first and foremost. He is a very good strategist and particularly adept at choosing his legal arguments.’