Crime (general and fraud)

Peter Asteris

Michael Brown

Helen Easterbrook is an advocate who combines hard work, thoroughness in preparation, and an empathetic approach. She is particularly well-suited to cases where witnesses or clients are vulnerable.

Helen Easterbrook

Drystone Chambers

Thomas Evans

Thomas Evans has incredible strength in relation to big and "paper-heavy" cases. He has an incredible eye for detail and is proactive in terms of case preparation and identifying what work needs to be done. He is particularly good with vulnerable clients and those who require a bit more attention.

Ellie Fargin

Michael Green

Michael Green is a caring but professional barrister whose advocacy is evident in the manner of support, commenting on behalf of and offering recommendations for his clientele. He involves individuals by empowering them to make decisions, ensuring social justice, equality, and inclusion are adhered to.

Alistair Haggerty

Alistair was not out of place among the very best of the criminal Bar.

Tom Horder

Berenice Mulvanny

Berenice has a strategic approach to her cases and is able to consider her case theory and use this to feed into her advocacy and presentation. She has an engaging advocacy style that instills confidence in those who are instructing her and being represented by her.

Ehsanul Oarith

Richard Onslow

Richard's advocacy is first class - effortlessly smooth and effective. He can make the most hopeless case winnable. His witness handling is second to none.

Ramin Pakrooh

Charley Pattison

Ali Rafati

Sarah Regan

Nick Robinson

Nick Robinson is the trial counsel of choice when it comes to defending clients facing difficult cases to win, including knife crime, drug supply, and the most serious sexual offenses.

Richard Tutt

Richard exemplifies a jury advocate. He captures the attention of the jury with natural charm while simultaneously dismantling his opponent's case. He knows his cases inside out and instills confidence both with his tribunal and opponents alike.

Gemma White

Over 10 years, Gemma has dealt with some of my more difficult cases, from being led on a complex multi-handed murder to a serious youth case where the assault left the victim with life-limiting and life-changing injuries. Gemma has more recently provided detailed advice on a sensitive murder case that was appealed to our highest level by the police and dealt with the issues raised carefully and compassionately.

Jason Beal

Devon Chambers

Catherine Flint

Queen Square Chambers

Lucie Stoker

Queen Square Chambers

Lucie Stoker is a confident, energetic, and impeccably prepared advocate who possesses the ability to commit the details of her case to memory. This gives her an edge in the fast-moving cut and thrust of the courtroom. She is quick on her feet and in cross-examination is both robust and courteous.

Nick Tucker

12CP Chambers

James Tucker

Queen Square Chambers

James has an excellent legal brain and is able to present his arguments and his case in an articulate and cogent manner. He has a good manner with the jury and is able to take witnesses through complex evidence with skill. He is an effective cross-examiner who has clearly put a great deal of work into his case.

Thomas Acworth

Thomas Acworth has a number of qualities, including expert knowledge, an ability to retain a wealth of information, a fabulous sense of humor, and sensitivity towards clients. He is quick to respond to queries, always willing to go that extra mile, and is incredibly efficient.

Audrey Archer

Katie Churcher

Francisca da Costa

She is very well prepared and totally on top of her brief. She does not waste a moment. She is a very good advocate, forthright and trustworthy. One can rely on her ability and skill. She is personable, persuasive, easy to listen to, and obtains excellent results for her clients. She has an excellent mixture of personality, drive, ability, and persuasiveness.

Graham Gilbert

Graham is extremely conscientious, diligent, and dedicated. His work ethic is unparalleled. Clients find him approachable and easily relatable. His advocacy is always focused, persuasive, and delivered with good grace. He is the sought-after junior in all complex or multi-complainant trials due to his ability to assimilate extensive amounts of material. Graham has all the qualities and commitment to achieve greatness.

Anjali Gohil

Chloe Griggs

Emily Heggadon

Sam Jones

Sam is a powerful and compelling advocate with real attention to detail in preparing his cases and is a great tactician.

Emily Lanham

Georgia Luscombe

Guildhall Chambers

Georgia has an eye for detail, calm under pressure, well-prepared, hard-working, and level-headed.

Lucy Taylor

Lucy's advocacy is confident and considered. It is clear she puts in a lot of preparation to ensure that she conveys her advocacy in the most captivating way, whether that be making submissions to the judge or in closing speeches to a jury.

Jonathan Underhill

Mr. Underhill is a formidable advocate. He prepares his cases with the utmost care, and his attention to detail is unmatched. His advice to clients is always realistic and pragmatic, while being mindful of the vulnerabilities that many clients suffer from. Mr. Underhill's written and oral advocacy is always focused and effective. He is able to grapple with even the most complex legal issues and present them in an easily digestible format. His presentation in court is smooth and extremely persuasive. He is a pleasure to work with.

Simon Walters

Drystone Chambers

Francesca Whebell

Althea Brooks

Devon Chambers

Ethu Crorie

12CP Chambers

Ethu Crorie is immensely hard-working and has a keen eye for detail. He is an experienced, well-prepared, and thoughtful advocate who is well-suited to dealing with cases of significant complexity. He is very much a team player and is a delight to work with.

Rob Welling

Queen Square 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.

Joseph Broadway

Albion Chambers

Joe is a striking courtroom presence in every sense.

Hester Calder

Miss Calder has a number of strengths, including a wealth of knowledge, being compassionate towards clients, and being easy to contact and respond to queries. She is also fierce but gentle when cross-examining, when needed. Miss Calder is efficient and always helpful.

Emilene Diana Davis

Albion Chambers

Emilene is a superstar of the future. She has an innate understanding of the criminal justice process, which means clients trust her very quickly, and her advice is always realistic, direct, and delivered with empathy.

Stephanie Painter

Christopher Pix

Pump Court Chambers

Christopher Pix brings suavity to all court proceedings. Notwithstanding his junior call, he handles very advanced matters with a deftness of touch and archness of approach that is impressive.

Lucie Taylor

Pump Court Chambers

Edmund Wylde