30 Park Place Chambers is a ‘well established set offering strength in depth in all aspects of criminal law‘. Recent areas of instruction for the team include large-scale drugs conspiracies, serious and historic sexual offences and multi-defendant homicide cases. Caroline Rees KC is a ‘talented advocate‘, and recently prosecuted a man who received a six-year sentence for the gross negligence manslaughter of his partner following consensual sexual activity involving bondage. Nigel Fryer ‘s recent practice involves historic sexual abuse allegations, while Andrew Jones has a strong practice in large-scale drug trafficking matters.
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Regional Bar30 Park Place Chambers
Testimonials
Set
‘A very professional and capable set with strength in depth.’
‘An excellent chambers with a modern but classic approach.’
‘Always very helpful.’
‘Chambers has a very strong criminal team across all levels.’
‘Very courteous and professional staff.’
Clerking
‘Clerks are always extremely helpful.’
Apex Chambers
‘Strong criminal law set‘ Apex Chambers is home to a team which is regularly instructed for the defence and prosecution across a gamut of serious cases. Jonathan Elystan Rees KC, whose recent workload includes multi-handed murder cases, garners praise for his ‘exceptional legal mind‘; ‘his ability to control a courtroom on complex and detailed matters of law is almost unparalleled‘. Head of chambers Christopher Rees KC stands out as ‘a peerless trial advocate‘. Nicholas Gedge continues to handle cases of serious violence and drugs conspiracies, and Lee Reynolds specialises in complex fraud matters.
Testimonials
Set
‘Apex Chambers is a friendly and professional set. Quality throughout from the most senior to the most junior of counsel.’
‘A very strong set across the board.’
‘The set has a comprehensive offering of barristers.’
‘There are many good advocates in chambers.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are very friendly and easily accessible, guided by the experienced head clerk Craig Mansfield.’
‘Craig Mansfield is very helpful and will go out of his way to make sure we are happy with choice of counsel and their availability.’
Linenhall Chambers
Chester-based Linenhall Chambers is regarded as ‘a strong criminal set‘ by clients, and has an established presence in the North Wales area. The team is jointly led by Owen Edwards KC, who is regularly instructed in historic sexual offences cases, and Simon Mills, who has a strong practice in large-scale drugs conspiracies and serious sexual offences. Mills’ recent workload includes prosecuting in cases involving the use of the EncroChat messaging service. Anna Pope has ‘a superb intellect‘, and specialises in serious sexual offences cases, often involving vulnerable witnesses. In August 2022 Matthew Corbett-Jones was appointed to the circuit bench.
Testimonials
Set
‘Chambers is very highly regarded and efficient, with a number of very experienced counsel.’
‘A very good criminal set, with strength in depth and quality.’
‘A highly efficient set of chambers.’
Clerking
‘Very helpful and polite.’
‘Chambers offers a friendly and conscientious service.’
‘The clerks are very approachable, friendly and helpful. Gareth Stickels in particular is superb.’
9 Park Place
The crime team at 9 Park Place has expertise in prosecuting and defending across a wide range of serious work, with a recent increase in cases involving serious sexual offences and homicide. Heath Edwards is a key name for handling complex multi-handed drug trafficking and money laundering work. Matthew Cobbe has a solid track record in prosecuting allegations of rape, and Owen Williams ‘ recent work involves prosecuting and defending in homicide cases.
30 Park Place Chambers
Testimonials
Set
‘A very professional and capable set with strength in depth.’
‘An excellent chambers with a modern but classic approach.’
‘Always very helpful.’
‘Chambers has a very strong criminal team across all levels.’
‘Very courteous and professional staff.’
Clerking
‘Clerks are always extremely helpful.’
Apex Chambers
‘Strong criminal law set‘ Apex Chambers is home to a team which is regularly instructed for the defence and prosecution across a gamut of serious cases. Jonathan Elystan Rees KC, whose recent workload includes multi-handed murder cases, garners praise for his ‘exceptional legal mind‘; ‘his ability to control a courtroom on complex and detailed matters of law is almost unparalleled‘. Head of chambers Christopher Rees KC stands out as ‘a peerless trial advocate‘. Nicholas Gedge continues to handle cases of serious violence and drugs conspiracies, and Lee Reynolds specialises in complex fraud matters.
Testimonials
Set
‘Apex Chambers is a friendly and professional set. Quality throughout from the most senior to the most junior of counsel.’
‘A very strong set across the board.’
‘The set has a comprehensive offering of barristers.’
‘There are many good advocates in chambers.’
Clerking
‘The clerks are very friendly and easily accessible, guided by the experienced head clerk Craig Mansfield.’
‘Craig Mansfield is very helpful and will go out of his way to make sure we are happy with choice of counsel and their availability.’
Linenhall Chambers
Chester-based Linenhall Chambers is regarded as ‘a strong criminal set‘ by clients, and has an established presence in the North Wales area. The team is jointly led by Owen Edwards KC, who is regularly instructed in historic sexual offences cases, and Simon Mills, who has a strong practice in large-scale drugs conspiracies and serious sexual offences. Mills’ recent workload includes prosecuting in cases involving the use of the EncroChat messaging service. Anna Pope has ‘a superb intellect‘, and specialises in serious sexual offences cases, often involving vulnerable witnesses. In August 2022 Matthew Corbett-Jones was appointed to the circuit bench.
Testimonials
Set
‘Chambers is very highly regarded and efficient, with a number of very experienced counsel.’
‘A very good criminal set, with strength in depth and quality.’
‘A highly efficient set of chambers.’
Clerking
‘Very helpful and polite.’
‘Chambers offers a friendly and conscientious service.’
‘The clerks are very approachable, friendly and helpful. Gareth Stickels in particular is superb.’
9 Park Place
The crime team at 9 Park Place has expertise in prosecuting and defending across a wide range of serious work, with a recent increase in cases involving serious sexual offences and homicide. Heath Edwards is a key name for handling complex multi-handed drug trafficking and money laundering work. Matthew Cobbe has a solid track record in prosecuting allegations of rape, and Owen Williams ‘ recent work involves prosecuting and defending in homicide cases.