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Michael Burrows KC
Work Department
Criminal law.
Position
Very experienced criminal practitioner; works for both prosecution and defence; practises mainly in the Crown Court; experienced in dealing with cases in the Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal; frequently instructed in very serious and complex cases, including murder, grave violent and sexual offences, drug trafficking offences and frauds; practice also includes police disciplinary and health and safety cases; extensive experience of dealing with sensitive material and public interest applications; gives careful attention to detail and maintains a sound grasp of the issues. Notable cases include: R v Anslow and others 2013 (prosecuted major conspiracy to escape from prison van); R v Taylor 2013 (prosecuted husband who murdered wife, body was never found); R v Harrison and Dickens 2012 (murder of a man shot in bed at home); R v X 2011 (represented young defendant with learning difficulties, ADHD and autism charged with manslaughters and arson); R v Gordon 2010 (represented mother charged with murder of Khyra Ishaq and cruelty to other children); R v Garmson 2009 (instructed on appeal in a leading DNA case); R v Ramnath 2009 (prosecuted doctor for gross negligence manslaughter of patient in hospital).
Career
Called 1979; Recorder 1997; King’s Counsel 2008.
Memberships
Criminal Bar Association.
Education
Queens’ College Cambridge (MA).
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Midland Circuit > Crime (general and fraud)
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2Michael Burrows KC – No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Michael is one of the best prosecutors in the Midlands. His preparation is second-to-none, and his charm in court ensures he gets results where others wouldn’t.’