Crime (general and fraud)
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
Ian Bridge
No5 Barristers‘ Chambers
William Douglas-Jones
St Philips Chambers'Highly knowledgeable and well-spoken; very articulate.'
Jeremy Janes
KCH Garden SquareJeremy is an exceptional advocate. His manner with a jury is rare and wonderful to observe.'
Sarah Knight
The 36 Group'Sarah has a complete command of the details, of her opponents, and of the courtroom. She is preternaturally calm at all times and can take the heat out of disputes rapidly. She is frequently instructed as leading or sole counsel on large complex investigations due to the thoroughness of her preparation and her ability to bring a sense of simplicity to the complex.'
John O’Higgins
No5 Barristers‘ Chambers
Tim Pole
No5 Barristers‘ Chambers
Sharon Bahia
No5 Barristers‘ Chambers
James Bruce
The 36 Group
Claire Fraser
The 36 GroupForthright and robust. She takes no prisoners and does not stand for any messing about.'
Sarah Gaunt
2 Harcourt Buildings
Rajinder Gill
St Philips ChambersRajinder is extremely hard-working, has a keen eye for detail, and is meticulous in his preparation. Clients are drawn to his approachable, easy manner, which belies a sharp brain that misses nothing.’
Marcus Harry
St Philips Chambers
Nadeem Holland
The 36 Group
Amy Jackson
St Philips Chambers
Andrew Jackson
St Philips ChambersAndrew is a towering presence in court who quickly commands authority before the jury by his ability to reduce complex facts and notions into a format a jury can understand.’
Henry James
The 36 Group
Christopher Jeyes
Drystone Chambers
Ben Mills
St Philips Chambers
Sophie Murray
St Ives Chambers
Joshua Purser
No5 Barristers‘ Chambers
Kevin Saunders
23ES‘He is particularly adept at managing difficult clients, balancing firm, practical advice with a reassuring and professional manner.’
Nadia Silver
The 36 GroupJames Smith-Wilds
KCH Garden SquareAnna Soubry
KCH Garden SquareAnna is a passionate and caring advocate – she is always extremely well prepared and has a mastery of her cases – she is very persuasive, whether it be a jury or an individual judge or tribunal – she is very personable and a popular jury advocate.’
James Bide-Thomas
The 36 Group
Carl Templar-Vasey
St Philips Chambers
Ashanti-Jade Walton
No5 Barristers' Chambers
Sara Wyeth
St Philips ChambersWe mostly deal with the criminal clerks from St Philips Chambers. Dan Zouch, Dan Shriane, Faye Nugent, Freya Snipe, and Sue Gilbert are people we regularly deal with on a daily basis when booking matters for our various cases. Their attentive and friendly nature never goes unnoticed and is always appreciated.
Julian Lynch
Cornwall Street ChambersJulian is an excellent barrister who is dedicated to representing his clients.’
Chloe Ashley
No5 Barristers' ChambersRebecca Barrowcliffe
KCH Garden SquareAdvocacy is clear, persuasive, and she is always extremely well prepared.’
Matthew Cullen
St Philips ChambersHe is diligent, hardworking, enthusiastic, and compassionate. He is exactly the kind of barrister that everyone needs.’
Andrew Fitch-Holland
The 36 Group
Lisa Hardy
The 36 GroupClaire Howell
Drystone ChambersClaire has a no-nonsense, strategically focused approach. A robust and forceful advocate, she is unwavering in advancing her clients’ interests while maintaining a clear and realistic view of the likely outcomes. She is unafraid to take difficult points or challenge the court where necessary to protect her clients’ rights.'
Catherine Ravenscroft
St Philips ChambersCatherine has an exceptional eye for detail. She is always very well prepared. She carefully considers the arguments and prepares detailed written responses and advice notes. She is a strong advocate, capable of advancing her arguments in a convincing manner.’
Katya Saudek
The 36 Group'Katya is very methodical and fair. She leaves no stone unturned. Her advocacy is measured and clear.'
Leanne Summers
KCH Garden SquareLeanne's preparation is a strength that others do not have. Her manner with clients is very good. Clients always provide positive feedback.'
Dharmendra Toor
5 St. Andrew's Hill
Karen Walton
Drystone Chambers‘Karen is always extremely well prepared. She is a persuasive and effective jury advocate and a pleasure to work with.’
Lucinda Wilmott-Lascelles
St Philips ChambersMatthew Iain Bolt
Cornwall Street ChambersStefan Fox
Castle Gate ChambersLaura Hocknell
Castle Gate ChambersNot fazed by anything - including defending alone against silks.’
Kevin Metzger
Great James Street ChambersVishal Misra
Great James Street ChambersLaura Pitman
Castle Gate Chambers 'Very hard-working. Meticulous attention to detail. Very powerful presence in court and will always work hard for the client. No stone left unturned.'
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Callum Church
3PBHe is very professional and demonstrated a thorough understanding of the law.’
Queenie Djan
St Ives ChambersThomas Duggan
St Ives Chambers
Tom Parker
The 36 GroupTom is a diligent and tenacious advocate with a grounded and engaging style. His intelligence and attention to detail shine, particularly in complex matters.'
Morgan Pirone
St Ives ChambersLachlan Stewart
No5 Barristers' Chambers
Sebastian Walker
The 36 Group'He is a highly skilled advocate who has a calm, assured presence.'
