Mr Richard Jory KC > Foundry Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

Foundry Chambers
QUALITY HOUSE, 5-9 QUALITY COURT
CHANCERY LANE, LONDON
WC2A 1HP
England

Work Department

Foundry Chambers

Position

Silk

Career

Richard has experience prosecuting and defending in all types of crime, from the most complex murder and historic sexual offences, to drug importation, human trafficking, firearms and corruption. He has particular experience and knowledge in the field of organised crime, and dealing with cases of an international and inter-jurisdictional nature. He is currently instructed by the SFO and separately by the CPS Specialist Fraud Division in investigations concerning allegations of international bribery and corruption.

Memberships

QC (2013)
QC list for SFO Prosecutions (from 2013)
Standing Counsel to Revenue and Customs Prosecution Office (2008 – 11)
Bar Standards Board Conduct Committee (2006 – 2012)
Advocacy trainer – Middle Temple

Education

BA (Hons) 2:1, Modern History and International Relations, University of Reading
Gottlieb Award – Middle Temple

Lawyer Rankings

London Bar > Crime

(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2

Richard Jory KC – Foundry Chambers ‘Richard’s ability to prepare and deliver a brilliant speech is unparalleled. His case preparation is flawless and his client care is excellent. He is a superb advocate.’

Foundry Chambers is ‘a well-respected criminal set, with some very good individuals.’ John McGuinness KC, an experienced prosecutor with a broad practice, recently prosecuted a former BBC presenter convicted of with stalking and causing serious alarm or distress to several radio broadcasters including Jeremy Vine. Richard Jory KC‘s varied practice includes major murder cases – he led the defence of an osteopath accused of murdering and decapitating her friend – the case involved considerable psychiatric and evidential complexity and concluded with the first televised sentencing hearing for a murder case in English history.