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Kevin Saunders is a Barrister specialising in Criminal and Regulatory law.  He is a well-regarded advocate with a good manner in court.  Mr Saunders has an extensive criminal defence practice that includes high-profile cases of homicide, lengthy and complex fraud matters and serious sexual offences.  Mr Saunders also has considerable experience of representing individuals, companies, local authorities and government agencies in matters of a regulatory nature. Mr Saunders advises with confidence at all stages of proceedings.

Kevin is ranked in Legal 500 as a leading junior.

What the Legal Directories say:

“Kevin is a fearless advocate. He is charming and persuasive and performs well with very different tribunals. He can produce ingenious legal arguments and is able to reveal that even the most apparently watertight case against him could sink at any time. He has a mastery of diplomacy and how to interact in defence of a case.” – Legal 500 2023 – Business and Regulatory Crime 

“Kevin is the consummate jury advocate. He has a close eye for detail while at the same time keeping perspective as to what actually needs to be achieved in a case. His cross-examination can be both sensitive and cutting” – Legal 500 2022 – Crime 

“He is very impressive and inspires confidence in his clients.” – Chambers and Partners 2022 

Kevin is a charming advocate, I have lost count of the instances of cases won by his fearless advocacy and legal argument. – Legal 500 2022 – Business and Regulatory Crime

Kevin is hugely enthusiastic and he wants to get stuck into the cases he’s in. He’s always searching for new and different points to take.” “He is very bright, creative and has an excellent manner with clients. He has a real knack for breaking down complicated financial and regulatory cases. As an advocate he is very tenacious. – Chambers and Partners 2021

His tremendous legal knowledge, guile, and technical ability allow him to find holes in even the strongest prosecution case.

Has an amazing ability to find a weakness in even the most straightforward prosecution case. – Legal 500 2021

Professional Memberships
AG List of Specialist Regulatory Advocates at List A.