25 Bedford Row

Jeremy Dein KC is one of the most highly regarded defence counsel in the country. He has an unparalleled reputation for the committed fearless, relentless, and highly professional defence of his clients. Jeremy is uniquely skilful at trial before a jury, on sentence in front of a judge, and in the Court of Appeal. His objective is always the same, the best result for his client humanly possible. Jeremy has vast experience in defending the gravest, most serious, complex and high-profile cases. Including some of the most significant criminal trials of our time. With unrivalled involvement in homicide cases at the Central Criminal Court, Jeremy also defends in serious sex, organised crime and private crime matters. Jeremy has a longstanding special interest in appellate work, believing that the Court of Appeal is a route that must be followed whenever feasible. In August 2025, Jeremy was appointed Honorary Visiting Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Criminal Law).

2025: CBA joint chair, Leveson review of the CJS.

2025: Honorary Visiting professor, Chinese University of Hong Kong.

2020: Appointed Patron, Queen Mary College, University of London, Criminal Justice Society

2020: Appointed Chair, Criminal Bar Association, Law Reform Committee

2015: Shortlisted for Crime Silk of the Year, Chambers UK Bar Awards

2014: Elected Joint Head of Chambers (Head of Crime Group), 25 Bedford Row

2012: Appointed Course Tutor, Judicial College 2004: Appointed Recorder

2003: Appointed Queen’s Counsel

1982: Called to the Bar, Middle Temple

The Honourable Society of Middle Temple

Criminal Bar Association

South Eastern Circuit

Law (LLB Hons), Queen Mary University.