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.

Angus MacDonald
1

Angus MacDonald

Exchange Chambers
Angus' knowledge and understanding of the cases in which I have instructed him is second to none. He is actively engaged with both instructing solicitors and clients, is approachable, and responds to emails promptly. He is always willing to discuss matters at short notice, which is invaluable in complex and fast-moving cases. Angus is an excellent advocate and has effectively represented clients in serious and high-profile fraud proceedings in the Crown Court. His written work is of a consistently high standard, and his advice is clear, practical, and strategically focused, with achievable objectives that are firmly directed towards securing the best possible outcome for the client. I have found him to be diligent, reliable, and a pleasure to work with.
Michele Stuart-Lofthouse
1

Michele Stuart-Lofthouse

Wilberforce Barristers
Jane Brady
1

Jane Brady

St Pauls Chambers
Laura Addy
2

Laura Addy

Park Square Barristers Ltd.
Laura has an easy but commanding manner with both the court and clients alike. She instills great confidence and is always meticulously prepared. A highly effective advocate with whom juries easily connect.
Julia Baggs
2

Julia Baggs

Wilberforce Barristers
Amber Hobson
2

Amber Hobson

Wilberforce Barristers
Amber is a very considerate advocate who strives to achieve the best result for each of her clients. No stone is left unturned when it comes to her case preparation.
Jessica Slaughter
2

Jessica Slaughter

New Park Court Chambers
Her calm and friendly manner immediately puts clients at ease, particularly those who are vulnerable or anxious about the court process. Her advocacy is tenacious. I have found her especially impressive in youth cases, where her determination and refusal to let disclosure issues go unchallenged have repeatedly led to positive outcomes for the defendant. She communicates well with those instructing, ensuring that updates, strategy, and developments are communicated timely. She is also supportive throughout the process.
Abigail Langford
2

Abigail Langford

Broadway House Chambers
Laura McBride
2

Laura McBride

Broadway House Chambers
Conor Quinn
2

Conor Quinn

KBW
Rebecca Stevens
2

Rebecca Stevens

KBW
Charles Blatchford
3

Charles Blatchford

St Philips Chambers
Dale Brook
3

Dale Brook

Wilberforce Barristers
Rachel Scott
3

Rachel Scott

Wilberforce Barristers
Ayesha Smart
3

Ayesha Smart

33 Bedford Row
Benjamin Donnell
3

Benjamin Donnell

Crown Chambers
David Godfrey
3

David Godfrey

Crown Chambers
Kristina Goodwin
3

Kristina Goodwin

St Pauls Chambers
George Hazel-Owram
3

George Hazel-Owram

St Pauls Chambers
Stephen Littlewood
3

Stephen Littlewood

KBW
Lydia Pearce
3

Lydia Pearce

Broadway House Chambers
Deborah Smithies
3

Deborah Smithies

KBW
Syam Soni
3

Syam Soni

Broadway House Chambers

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.

Zarreen Alam Cheetham
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Zarreen Alam Cheetham

Exchange Chambers
Zareen is my go-to barrister of choice when instructing for any matter. Zareen has the ability to speak to clients in a way that they understand and can simplify the inner workings of the court system and large amounts of evidence for her clients. She has the ability to be firm but fair with her clients and is adept at managing difficult clients and focusing their minds on the real issues in the case. She is articulate and driven and will go the extra mile for her clients. She has a very collaborative approach and is always prepared for each and every case. I will often speak to her if I have a matter that I need a second pair of eyes on and greatly value her opinion. I can always rely on her being upfront and honest while also maintaining her sense of humor, which is often required in the world of criminal law.
Charlotte Noddings
1

Charlotte Noddings

Red Lion Chambers
Oliver Shipley
1

Oliver Shipley

Wilberforce Barristers
Connor Stuart
1

Connor Stuart

Wilberforce Barristers
Holly Thompson
1

Holly Thompson

Wilberforce Barristers
Benjamin Hammersley
1

Benjamin Hammersley

Crown Chambers
Sam Ponniah
1

Sam Ponniah

KBW
Fraser Williamson
1

Fraser Williamson

Trinity Chambers