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5 St Andrews Hill Offices

5 St Andrews Hill
LONDON
EC4V 5BZ
England
5 St Andrews Hill > The Legal 500 Rankings
London Bar > Extradition Tier 2
Recommended for both defending and prosecuting, 5 St Andrews Hill’s barristers’ experience ranges from appearances at Westminster Magistrates Court, in appeals to the Divisional and Administrative Court, and the European Court of Human Rights, with the set multifaceted workload covering an array of international jurisdictions, including advice on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. David Josse KC is acting in the first extradition request from Ukraine for more than five years, a case that raises questions regarding extradition during time of armed conflict. Ben Keith is prosecuting the first extradition request from Japan, related to an allegation of armed robbery worth $700,000, in the absence of an extradition treaty. Rebecca Hill represented the Government of Belgium in a contested consent request from Belgium seeking onward extradition to Denmark in relation to a $50m alleged cum-ex fraud, and is acting for a requested person in Turkey v Uchkach, where the client’s return is sought to face trial for alleged involvement in an international drugs conspiracy.Rising stars
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Testimonials
‘The clerks room is excellent. In particular Dean Cook is one of the best clerks around.’
‘With Dean Cook they have the best clerk in the business. It is difficult to overstate his importance and influence. Extremely pleasant to work with. Exceptional.’
‘Dave Scothern is wonderful.’
‘Great chambers – excellent clerks.’Â
‘5 St Andrews Hill is a very well run chambers. The barristers are of a very high calibre.’Â
‘The extradition set at 5SAH is very well equipped to deal with any extradition case which comes before it.’
‘5 St Andrews Hill is perhaps the strongest set in extradition law in terms of strength in depth. They have continued to replenish their set with young, impressive talent.’
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London Bar > Proceeds of crime (POCA) and asset forfeiture Tier 2
5 St Andrews Hill demonstrates proficiency in all aspects of asset recovery, forfeiture, and confiscation work. Frequently acting for both applicants and respondents, the set’s barristers are recommended for focus areas such as unexplained wealth orders, account freezing orders, and challenges to investigation orders and warrants under POCA and other legislation. Andrew Bird KC is acting for the NCA in a listed assets forfeiture application regarding £3.2m worth of jewellery, while also appearing in confiscation proceedings in respect a £22m confiscation order made against a company after an international bribery scheme. James Fletcher acted for a defendant accused of having failed to disclose Manx and Pakistani bank accounts in breach of the provisions of two freezing orders.Rising stars
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‘The clerks, and in particular Dean Cook, always go the extra mile, they are friendly and always on hand when needed.’
‘Excellent service and assistance by the clerks, specifically Dean Cook. He is always on hand to assist with matters arising before hearings such as listing issues and counsels’ availability.’
‘The clerks are probably the best around, Dean Cook in particular.’Â
‘A great clerking team. Responsive, very approachable and commercially minded, understanding the needs of instructing solicitors. Dave Scothern runs a brilliant operation. A special mention for Dean Cook as well – perhaps the friendliest, most charming and helpful clerk I have had the pleasure of dealing with.’
‘5 SAH – very good set. Wide range of quality barristers.’Â
‘They have Barristers that specialise in Proceeds of Crime matters, and the crime set in general is very vast in terms of expertise and experience of the barristers.’
‘A great set with a diverse mix of work.’
‘Superb. Truly top of their game.’
Work highlights
London Bar > Crime Tier 4
5 St Andrews Hill offers a strong group of criminal barristers with a broad range of expertise. Having joined from The 36 Group in January 2024, John Cammegh KC brings considerable experience in murder, firearms, drugs, and sexual offences cases, on both the defence and prosecution side. Dharmendra (Dee) Toor, who also joined in January 2024 from The 36 Group, stands out for his cybercrime expertise. Mark Cotter KC recently prosecuted a man who was convicted of murder after beating to death a convicted paedophile in Newport – in the absence of witnesses coming forward, the case was based on CCTV footage, hearsay evidence and forensic analysis of wood fragments.Leading Silks
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‘Dean Cook is every bit the perfect clerk. He knows the system in which he is working like the back of his hand. He is unremittingly helpful, going over and above to make solicitors’ lives easier. He is particularly skilled at placing a brief with the right counsel and quoting appropriately for the case, the client and counsel.’
‘Dean Cook is running the show at 5 St Andrews Hill. Anything that needs doing, he will sort if for you.’
‘The clerks are very good. Gary Norton is excellent.’
‘The clerks are exceptionally efficient and informative. Senior criminal clerk Dean Cook does everything he can to assist and predicts difficult situations and takes control.’
‘The crime team at 5SAH is a very strong set; they have a large well-rounded team of advocates who are always well-prepared and able to step in when required. The set is very collaborative with a wide knowledge base, so if there is ever an issue that arises, there is never a doubt that a member of the set will be ready and willing to assist, even if not formally instructed on the matter in question.’
‘5SAH is one of the best sets to work with. They have a strong group of barristers, offering a wide variety of expertise, and talent across the board.’
‘5SAH is a quality set with reputable barristers.’
‘5 St Andrews Hill is an excellent set. No job is too small for them and they always seem to cover cases no matter what time of day.’
Work highlights
London Bar > Professional disciplinary and regulatory law
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London Bar > Fraud: crime
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London Bar > Family: children and domestic abuse
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London Bar > Business and regulatory crime (including global investigations)
Midland Circuit > Crime (general and fraud)
London Bar > Family: divorce and financial remedy
London Bar > Immigration (including business immigration)
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5 St Andrews Hill > Set Profile
5SAH Chambers has a national and international reputation for excellence.
5SAH barristers provide cutting-edge legal advice and innovative and pragmatic solutions to a client base of professionals, organisations, and members of the public. We offer each client a bespoke and tailored service. The practice areas are complementary, enabling the set to provide advice and representation in overlapping jurisdictions and proceedings.
Our barristers are recognised and ranked within the leading directories, Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and Who’s Who Legal, and our specialist practice teams are acknowledged as leaders in their fields from KC’s and leading juniors.
Our strategy is based upon expertise, advocacy, service, cohesion and ambition. Supported by an outstanding clerking, marketing and fees team.
You can instruct 5SAH barristers through a solicitor or directly (via public and licensed access).
5SAH barristers specialise in the following areas of law:
- Crime: Both defence and prosecution in serious and complex criminal litigation.
- Private prosecutions: Market leaders & experts at bringing and defending private prosecution cases.
- Business crime: A demonstrable track record in representing the interests of individual and corporate clients in pre and post-charge financial and regulatory offences.
- Sanctions: 5SAH sanctions barristers can provide expert advice and representation in all aspects of sanctions management, compliance and litigation. We advise NGOs and Civil Society Organisations, We advise individuals and companies in relation to obtaining sanctions, these can be against individuals or entities.
- Extradition and international: Ranked as one of the leading sets, Chambers work with teams of UK solicitors, foreign extradition lawyers and government authorities.
- Interpol: Extensive experience of removing INTERPOL red notices, advising on best tactics when faced with an INTERPOL red notice or diffusion notice and dealing with subsequent asylum and extradition proceedings.
- Family, children and international family : All areas of family law with a strong emphasis on practical advice, effective court advocacy and a focus at all times, on the outcome for the client.
- POCA and asset recovery: A market-leading team. They are instructed by the leading government authorities and private clients in overlapping criminal/civil litigation as well as multi-jurisdictional asset tracing.
- Professional discipline and regulatory: Instructed by leading defence firms and regulators with specialisms in the health, legal and transport sectors.
- Public law and immigration: The set is involved in major public inquiries and Judicial Review cases. In immigration, we conduct high-profile cases for the Home Office and High Net Worth individuals.
- Insurance: settlement counsel: 5SAH is dedicated exclusively to protecting the interests of policyholders. It provides the highest quality insurance advice and represent policyholders with complex, high-value coverage disputes with its insurers.
- Inquests and inquiries: The set has considerable experience and expertise across the team acting in high profile and sensitive public inquiries and inquests.
- Civil litigation: The set advises and appears for clients both in the UK and overseas in a variety of business, trade and finance-related disputes.
5SAH is a friendly and approachable set, committed to diversity at all levels and promoting equality, supporting the work of key organisations in this area, including Bridging the Bar and 10,000 Black Interns Scheme. We recently collaborated with Black Cultural Archives.
The well-being of members and staff are a priority in these times of changing working environment and pressure, access to professional support and policies are in place, particularly for those with parental and caring responsibilities.
Pupillage: We offer pupillage through the Pupillage Gateway. For more information please visit our website here: https://www.5sah.co.uk/join-us
Main Contacts
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Clerking Team | 5SAH Clerking Team | [email protected] | +44 (0) 207 332 5400 |
Barrister Profiles
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Danielle Barden | Danielle Barden is a specialist barrister instructed in business crime, general crime and… | View Profile |
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Georgia Beatty | Georgia specialises in extradition law. She is recognised as a Rising Star (tier… | View Profile |
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Charles Bennett | Charles practises in all main areas of chancery, commercial and company law, landlord and… | View Profile |
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Roger Birch | Roger Birch has a multi-disciplinary practice which combines chancery and commercial, family… | View Profile |
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Andrew Bird KC | Andrew Bird KC took silk in March 2021. Andrew Bird KC is… | View Profile |
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Lily Brett | Lily has over 6 years of experience in family law, dedicating her… | View Profile |
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Benjamin Burge | Ben is a barrister specialising in white collar crime and financial regulation.… | View Profile |
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Edmund Burge KC | Edmund is a specialist criminal advocate, ranked in both Chambers & Partners and the Legal… | View Profile |
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Heidi Burrows | Heidi is a second-six Pupil with over 5 years of prior family… | View Profile |
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Mr John Cammegh KC | He has been recognised as a leading criminal Silk by The Legal… | View Profile |
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Meeno Chawla | Meeno prosecutes and defends in a wide range of criminal cases. She has… | View Profile |
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Louisa Collins | Louisa is a barrister specialising in extradition, international crime and human rights… | View Profile |
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Dominic Connolly | An experienced criminal practitioner whose practice principally concerns serious and large-scale organised… | View Profile |
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Claire Cooper | Claire practices in all areas of crime. She has significant experience of… | View Profile |
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Matthew Corrie | Matthew is a specialist fitness to practise, professional disciplinary & regulatory barrister,… | View Profile |
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Mark Cotter KC | Mark’s principal specialisms are in business and financial crime (including bribery, corruption,… | View Profile |
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John Crawford (Door Tenant) | John is a door tenant at 5SAH and accepts instructions in relation… | View Profile |
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Ellen Crow | Ellen prosecutes and defends in a wide range of criminal cases. She… | View Profile |
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Alexandra Davey | Alexandra has developed a busy practice specialising in all aspects of criminal and… | View Profile |
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Kevin Dent KC | A highly persuasive advocate with a calm, measured, yet robust courtroom manner.… | View Profile |
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Bernard Devlin | Bernard has practised continuously at the Bar since 1980 in the fields… | View Profile |
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Natasha Draycott | Natasha is one of the most highly regarded and sought-after juniors at… | View Profile |
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Andrew Evans | Andrew Evans is an experienced criminal practitioner, specialising in the prosecution of… | View Profile |
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Sarah Fairbairn | Sarah practises in all areas of criminal defence. She has developed a… | View Profile |
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James Fletcher | James practises in both civil and criminal law. He is a specialist in… | View Profile |
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Ian Foinette | Ian has been a member of chambers since 1987, having been taken on… | View Profile |
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Philip Galway-Cooper | Philip Galway-Cooper is a property barrister appearing before all tribunals including the… | View Profile |
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Eve George | Eve George is an experienced criminal and family barrister. She is instructed… | View Profile |
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Dennis Hamill (Door Tenant) | Dennis is a door tenant at 5SAH and a member of our… | View Profile |
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James Harris | James is a barrister with very wide experience at the Bar, particularly… | View Profile |
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David (Harry) Hewitt | Harry specialises in prosecuting and defending heavyweight financial crime cases. Harry has… | View Profile |
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Wendy Hewitt | Wendy is Head of the Professional Discipline and Regulatory Team at 5SAH.… | View Profile |
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Rebecca Hill | Rebecca Hill is a leader in the field of extradition and international… | View Profile |
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Barnaby Hone | Barnaby is a barrister with specialist expertise in all types of asset… | View Profile |
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Jonathan Ingram | Jonathan has practised entirely in Crime for more than 30 years. He… | View Profile |
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Nicholas Jones | Nick is an experienced criminal advocate who also provides advice and representation… | View Profile |
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Daniel Jones (Door Tenant) | Dan is a specialist criminal practitioner who regularly acts for the prosecution… | View Profile |
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David Josse KC | Since taking silk he has specialised in extradition work encompassing the full… | View Profile |
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Jaqueline Julyan S.C. | A graduate of Stellenbosch and Cambridge Universities, Jaqueline was called to the… | View Profile |
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John Keal | John is regularly instructed both to prosecute and defend in the most… | View Profile |
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Ben Keith | Ben Keith is a leading barrister specialising in cross-border and international cases. He… | View Profile |
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Mr Liam Kelly | Liam is a door tenant at 5SAH and a member of our… | View Profile |
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Amabel Kerr | Amabel began her pupillage in October 2023 and spent her first four… | View Profile |
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Sophia Kerridge | Sophia has developed a strong practice in many areas of law. She… | View Profile |
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Oliver Kirk | Oliver is an experienced criminal advocate. He represents clients in the most serious… | View Profile |
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Caroline Knight | Caroline Knight prosecutes and defends in serious criminal cases. Caroline has been… | View Profile |
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Alexa Le Moine | Alexa is a criminal barrister who accepts instructions to prosecute and defend. She… | View Profile |
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Francesca Levett | Francesca is a criminal practitioner who has developed a significant practice in… | View Profile |
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Gemma Lindfield | Gemma is an experienced family law barrister and is regularly instructed in… | View Profile |
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Alecsandra Manning-Rees | Alecsandra is an experienced advocate in regulatory and professional discipline cases, crime… | View Profile |
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Christopher May | Chris is a heavyweight criminal barrister instructed in some of the most… | View Profile |
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John McNamara | John specialises in all aspects of financial crime, proceeds of crime and related… | View Profile |
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David McNeill (Door Tenant) | David is currently a door tenant at 5SAH. He is currently practising in… | View Profile |
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Sharmistha Michaels | Sharmistha is an experienced barrister who has substantial and wide-ranging experience in… | View Profile |
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Guy Micklewright | Guy is a specialist fitness to practise, disciplinary and regulatory barrister, having… | View Profile |
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Elisenda Mitchell | Elisenda began her pupillage in October 2023 and is currently supervised by… | View Profile |
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Mark Mullins | Mark’s practice is now wholly criminal related. He is a grade 4… | View Profile |
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Joe O'Leary | Joe regularly prosecutes and defends in the Crown Courts, and has particular… | View Profile |
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Jose Olivares-Chandler | Jose has been ranked in the Legal 500 since 2016 and is ranked as… | View Profile |
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John Oliver | John specialises in crime and extradition. John has particular experience in cases… | View Profile |
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Charlotte Oliver | Charlotte is a criminal barrister who accepts instructions to prosecute and defend.… | View Profile |
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Michaela Onuchukwu | Michaela began her pupillage in October 2023 and is currently supervised by… | View Profile |
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Gary Pons | Gary is a talented and dedicated barrister. His approach to cases is… | View Profile |
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Miss Sian Priory | Sian specialises in extradition and international law, and maintains an established practice… | View Profile |
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Don Ramble | The majority of Don’s practice has involved prosecuting serious and organised crime… | View Profile |
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Alex Rooke | For 20 years, Alex maintained a busy 50/50 defence and prosecution practice,… | View Profile |
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Gemma Rose | Gemma is a barrister practising in criminal, proceeds of crime, family and… | View Profile |
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Maria Scotland | Maria practices exclusively in family law with a specialism in high-end/ big… | View Profile |
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Richard Scott | Richard Scott is a courteous, conscientious and confident advocate. He returned to 5… | View Profile |
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Eleanor Scott-Davies | Eleanor’s practice covers serious criminal work. Eleanor regularly appears in the Crown… | View Profile |
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Mark Smith | Mark has particular expertise in cases involving cross-border issues and parallel proceedings… | View Profile |
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Eleanor Stephenson (Door Tenant) | Eleanor is a British barrister specialising in international criminal law and human rights.… | View Profile |
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David Stern | David has a wealth of experience in business crime, commercial insurance and financial… | View Profile |
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Rebecca Thomas | Rebecca prosecutes and defends in a wide range of criminal cases. She… | View Profile |
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Bridget Todd | Bridget is an experienced criminal barrister who practises in all areas of… | View Profile |
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Nathan Toms | Nathan’s practice focuses exclusively on criminal law. He has experience in a… | View Profile |
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Mr Dharmendra (Dee) Toor | Dharmendra (Dee) is a leading criminal barrister who defends and prosecutes with… | View Profile |
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Ini Udom | Ini is a barrister specialising in regulatory work and complex criminal cases.… | View Profile |
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Paul Valder | Paul is an experienced barrister who prosecutes and defends crime at all… | View Profile |
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Allister Walker | Allister has twenty eight years’ experience as a barrister in independent practice… | View Profile |
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Vivian Walters | Vivian has over twenty-five years’ experience prosecuting and defending serious crime.  She… | View Profile |
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John Warrington | John is a barrister specialising in public law, crime, regulatory law and… | View Profile |
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Abigail White (Door Tenant) | Abigail is a door tenant in chambers. She currently works as an… | View Profile |
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Niamh Wilkie | Niamh practices exclusively in family law. Prior to joining the Bar in… | View Profile |
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David Williams | David practices in Extradition Criminal Defence, Human Rights, Public Law, Sports Law… | View Profile |
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Sarah Wood | Sarah Wood is an experienced and highly accomplished barrister who specialises in… | View Profile |
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Amy Woolfson | Amy is a versatile and intellectually able barrister. Her practice includes: prosecuting and… | View Profile |
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Head of Chambers: David Josse KC Deputy Head of Chambers: Maria Scotland MCIArb Chambers Director: Dave Scothern- Extradition
- Proceeds of crime (POCA) and asset forfeiture