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Chambers of Jonathan Laidlaw KC
2 Hare Court
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London Bar > Crime Tier 1

2 Hare Court is widely praised as one of the ‘premier sets for serious and general crime’ with ‘superb barristers from pupils to silks’Gudrun Young KC, ‘brilliant with strategy and with detail‘, recently defended , a woman with no previous convictions due to start an MA in theology in Cambridge, charged with murdering her fiance after running him over in her car following an argument between the pair at a party in Cheshire; she was convicted and sentenced to life with a minimum term of 18 years. Madeleine Wolfe is a sexual offences specialist with particular expertise in cases involving children and vulnerable adults, while Sarah Przybylska is a standout prosecutor with recent experience handling high-profile murder and sex trafficking cases, including several at the Old Bailey. Sallie Bennett-Jenkins KC is widely known as ‘one of the most gifted barristers at the Bar’ – her broad practice covers complex sexual offences cases – she recently defended a counsellor accused by a patient of sexual assault, with the trial turning on detailed analysis of certain therapeutic methods and whether these can reasonably be considered sexual assault.

Rising stars

Neelam Gomersall – 2 Hare Court ‘Neelam has so many strengths including exceptional client care skills, diligent preparation, and dogged determination. Her tactful decisions are very astute and Neelam’s witness handling and targeted cross-examination scores all the right points with juries. Her speeches are also captivating and she holds the jury’s attention well.’
Ranked: Tier 1

Leading Silks

Oliver Glasgow KC – 2 Hare Court ‘Oliver is a class act. He has a phenomenal mind and cuts through cases with precision and skill. Despite being one of the best criminal silks, he is respectful and treats those he works with in a compassionate and considerate way. He is never flustered and has an unprecedented work ethic. Truly outstanding in all he does.’
Ranked: Tier 1
Sallie Bennett-Jenkins KC – 2 Hare Court ‘Sallie is phenomenal and one of the most gifted barristers at the Bar. She is unbelievably intelligent but also extremely practical. Clients know that they are getting the best service available when Sallie is working on their case.’ 
Ranked: Tier 1
Brendan Kelly KC –2 Hare Court 'A very impressive, urbane and capable leader.'
Ranked: Tier 1
Orlando Pownall KC – 2 Hare Court 'A stellar silk.'
Ranked: Tier 2
Ranked: Tier 2
Aftab Jafferjee KC – 2 Hare Court ‘Aftab cross-examines with flair and authority. He makes excellent legal submissions, takes good points and is a very attractive advocate.’
Ranked: Tier 3
David Whittaker KC – 2 Hare CourtDavid is an excellent barrister. He effortlessly comprehends complex cases and is creative and tactful in his approach. He is fiercely intelligent, hardworking, respected by peers and clients, and commanding inside the courtroom, delivering his advocacy eloquently and persuasively.'
Ranked: Tier 3
Zubair Ahmad KC – 2 Hare Court ‘Zubair has a wonderful way of reassuring clients; he is extremely empathetic with fantastic client care skills. His written advocacy is exceptional and his verbal advocacy is excellent - a very jury friendly silk.'
Ranked: Tier 4
Jonathan Laidlaw KC – 2 Hare Court 'His advocacy and case presentation readily commands the attention of clients, jurors, fellow advocates and the judiciary.'
Ranked: Tier 4
Gudrun Young KC – 2 Hare Court ‘Gudrun is great in court. She conducts meticulous preparation. She is brilliant with strategy and with detail. She quickly gains the clients confidence and respect. Gudrun is a pleasure to work with.’
Ranked: Tier 4
Brian O’Neill KC2 Hare Court ‘Brian is a top-notch opponent in court. He is a fierce fighter with a deadly sense of humour and comic timing. Brian is a particularly able cross-examiner, getting under the skin of difficult witnesses.'
Ranked: Tier 4
Ranked: Tier 4
Leon Kazakos KC – 2 Hare Court 'An iron fist in a velvet glove.'
Ranked: Tier 4
Nneka Akudolu KC – 2 Hare Court ‘Nneka’s ability to communicate with people is a gift. She is able to put defendants at ease and explain legal issues in a user-friendly way. Her advocacy skills are also impressive; her ability to persuade judges is second to none.’
Ranked: Tier 4

Leading Juniors

Julia Faure Walker – 2 Hare Court ‘Julia is someone who thinks strategically, working several stages ahead, and is a tenacious and committed advocate.’
Ranked: Tier 1
Sarah Przybylska – 2 Hare CourtSarah is one of the truly outstanding junior prosecuting counsel. She stands out for her ability to master a great deal of material in unflappable manner, always efficiently and with clarity. She is very easy to deal and is as good on her feet as she is on paper.'
Ranked: Tier 2
Ranked: Tier 3
Harry Bentley – 2 Hare Court ‘Harry is always overprepared and considers all cases from every angle so he is never surprised by prosecution applications. Harry meticulously prepares every legal argument and presents its with vigour and clarity. Harry is a formidable advocate respected by the judiciary.'
Ranked: Tier 3
Fiona Robertson – 2 Hare CourtFiona is meticulous and captivating in court. She is a brilliant advocate, hard-working and is able to build a rapport with clients. She is a safe pair of hands.’
Ranked: Tier 3
Madeleine Wolfe  –2 Hare CourtMadeleine is a tenacious advocate. Her ability to adhere to the restrictions of s28 cross-examination but at the same time fully advance crucial elements of a client’s defence as well as highlight limitations or contradictions in the prosecution case is remarkable.’
Ranked: Tier 3
Ranked: Tier 3
Will Martin2 Hare Court ‘Will is very bright and is a strong advocate - he has real presence in court and is unflappable. He is on top of brief and grasps the core issues very quickly. He is meticulous and his mastery of voluminous unused material is second to none.'
Ranked: Tier 3
Peter Lownds – 2 Hare Court ‘Peter is a charming but lethal advocate. He has an iron grasp of the facts of his case and an infallible instinct for which of those facts will matter to a jury. He is extremely tactically astute, an incisive cross-examiner and he holds the jury’s focus from beginning to end. In short, he really is a class act.’
Ranked: Tier 4
Scott Ivill2 Hare Court 'A tenacious junior.'
Ranked: Tier 4

Testimonials

‘Chloe Tennent is an excellent clerk. She is very helpful.’

‘Jack Shah always provides a full service, from the moment counsel is briefed, until a matter has concluded and been billed. Of greatest assistance is that when alternative counsel is arranged to cover a hearing, prior notification is always provided via email – including the provision of covering counsel’s email and telephone number.’

‘The clerks at 2 Hare Court are very user friendly and really care about their instructing solicitors. Special mention goes to Chloe Tennent, Louis Lockwood and Julian Campbell for their excellent clerking.’

‘Chloe Tennent is one to watch and will go far!’

‘2 Hare Court are the premier set for serious and general crime. They have strength at every year of call, and the clerks know their counsel intimately. The juniors are well drilled and understand the demands of a solicitor intimately, whilst the silks are as smooth as they come.’

‘2 Hare Court are a premier criminal set. They have superb barristers from pupils to silks.’

‘2 Hare Court have quality running right through the set.’

‘2 Hare Court is a top-tier set of chambers for crime.’

Work highlights

London Bar > Fraud: crime Tier 1

2 Hare Court is highly regarded as a leading set for heavyweight financial crime work. David Whittaker KC recently defended one of 29 individuals in relation to a charge of cheating the public revenue through the VAT & Construction Industry Scheme. In a separate matter, Jonathan Laidlaw KC and Angus Bunyan represented the owner and director of major utilities company and League One football club, Andrew Pilley, who was charged with money laundering offences and fraudulent trading concerning the systemic mis-selling of energy contracts. Vivienne Tanchel has established expertise in representing individuals and companies in complex white-collar crime matters.

Leading Silks

Ranked: Tier 1
Ranked: Tier 1
Ranked: Tier 2
Ranked: Tier 3
Ranked: Tier 3
Andrew Radcliffe KC – 2 Hare Court 'An excellent jury advocate.'
Ranked: Tier 4
Ranked: Tier 4
Ranked: Tier 4

Leading Juniors

Ranked: Tier 2
Ranked: Tier 3
Lewis MacDonald – 2 Hare Court 'He is very bright and hardworking.'
Ranked: Tier 3
Ranked: Tier 4
Ranked: Tier 4
Daniel Chadwick – 2 Hare Court 'Very personable and detail-oriented.'
Ranked: Tier 4
Ranked: Tier 4
Ranked: Tier 4

London Bar > Professional disciplinary and regulatory law Tier 1

2 Hare Court's members are routinely instructed in complex professional disciplinary work, with established experience in acting for the defence in misconduct proceedings before healthcare regulatory bodies. Marios Lambis KC has a solid track record in handling disciplinary proceedings in a broad range of sectors, and Christopher Coltart KC is sought after for his expertise in representing accountants. In a recent highlight, Andrew Colman acted for the regulator in PSA v GPhC & Ali, a longrunning case involving issues of fitness to practise and misconduct arising from allegations of antisemitism brought against a pharmacist.

Leading Silks

Jonathan Laidlaw KC2 Hare Court ‘Jonathan's advocacy is always measured, well considered, and persuasive.’
Ranked: Tier 3
Christopher Coltart KC2 Hare Court 'He has an analytical eye for detail.'
Ranked: Tier 3
Marios Lambis KC2 Hare Court ‘Marios is a class act. His considerable experience in this area of law has resulted in an ability to master complex regulatory issues that is second to none. A stellar silk.’
Ranked: Tier 4

Leading Juniors

Stephen Brassington2 Hare Court ‘When you’ve got him on the case, you can relax - your client is in the best hands. He is an utter marvel when cross examining experts.’
Ranked: Tier 1
Andrew Colman2 Hare CourtA great strategist, excellent on his feet and has a vast intellect.’
Ranked: Tier 1
Christopher Gillespie2 Hare Court 'He is very knowledgeable, and a safe pair of hands.'
Ranked: Tier 1
Tom Day2 Hare CourtTom has the ability to stay calm under pressure and is incredibly strategic. He is excellent with clients, meticulous with the papers and all round, a safe pair of hands.'
Ranked: Tier 2
Christopher Geering2 Hare CourtHis cross-examination is a joy to watch.’
Ranked: Tier 2
Scott Ivill2 Hare Court 'A shrewd tactician.'
Ranked: Tier 2
Sarah Przybylska2 Hare Court ‘Sarah is a very talented advocate.'
Ranked: Tier 2
Vivienne Tanchel2 Hare CourtVivienne is an exceptional barrister. She is diligent, determined and shows great attention to detail. She goes the extra mile for clients and instructing solicitors and she is hugely impressive in all technical areas.'
Ranked: Tier 2
Ben Rich2 Hare Court ‘Ben's cross-examination is courteous but robust. His submissions are highly persuasive, not least because of his attractively realistic tone.’
Ranked: Tier 3
Ranked: Tier 3
Ranked: Tier 3
Lewis MacDonald2 Hare CourtOne of the best professional discipline juniors around.'
Ranked: Tier 4
Peter Lownds2 Hare CourtPeter is especially skilled at putting the client at ease and making them feel listened to. He is hard working, diligent and calm in a crisis. An experienced advocate who delivers great results.'
Ranked: Tier 4

Testimonials

Louis Lockwood has established himself as a highly-respected, intelligent clerk with a strong grasp of the sector.’ 

Louis Lockwood is incredibly responsive and always goes above and beyond to try and assist.’ 

A very strong set, arguably the best for defence in healthcare regulatory proceedings.’ 

Always helpful clerking team and excellent counsel available.’ 

2 Hare Court is an excellent set.’ 

2 Hare Court is the go-to set for professional discipline and regulation. Their counsel in this area are the best.’ 

‘2 Hare Court has a great variety of counsel who are very experienced within professional discipline.’

London Bar > Business and regulatory crime (including global investigations) Tier 2

Noted for particular experience in the financial services sector, 2 Hare Court is geared to support clients from pre-charge stage, through to trial and confiscation proceedings, with the set’s member advising on a variety of allegations, including bribery and corruption, criminal anticompetitive behaviour, environmental crime, and money laundering. Jonathan Laidlaw KC acted for the Bank of England in their investigation regarding allegations that the former CEO of Barclays Bank may have misled senior figures at Barclays as to his relationship with now-deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and represents a former Nigerian minister charged with offences of bribery in relation to accepting multi-million dollar oil and gas contracts. Vivienne Tanchel is instructed as lead junior for the first defendant and former Goldman Sachs employee in FCA v Zina at Southwark Crown Court, a trial regarding allegations of insider dealing.

Leading Silks

Christopher Coltart KC2 Hare Court 'Christopher is clearly an acknowledged expert in this area.'
Ranked: Tier 1
Ranked: Tier 1
Ranked: Tier 2
Jonathan Laidlaw KC2 Hare Court ‘Gets to the heart of the matter with no fuss. A class act.’
Ranked: Tier 2
Leon Kazakos KC2 Hare Court 'He is able to digest a case extremely quickly and provide tactical advice from the moment of instruction.'
Ranked: Tier 3

Leading Juniors

Ranked: Tier 1
Ranked: Tier 3
Ranked: Tier 3
Angus Bunyan – 2 Hare Court  ‘An incredible grasp of the detail but with a crystal clear view of the big picture.’
Ranked: Tier 3
Ranked: Tier 3

Work highlights

London Bar > Health and safety Tier 3

With particular experience in the agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceutical, transport and engineering sectors, 2 Hare Court is well versed in defending clients in a wide spectrum of health and safety matters. Jonathan Laidlaw KC and Richard Heller were instructed in a Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 case in which Pret a Manger was fined after a member of staff was locked in a walk-in freezer for more than two hours and subsequently hospitalised with suspected hypothermia. James Buchanan is sought after for his expertise in handling cases involving allegations of gross negligence manslaughter.

Leading Silks

Ranked: Tier 1
David Whittaker KC2 Hare Court 'A smooth operator and a master in his field.'
Ranked: Tier 2

Leading Juniors

James Buchanan2 Hare Court 'His knowledge of health and safety law is amazing.'
Ranked: Tier 2
Ranked: Tier 3
Alexandra Tampakopoulos2 Hare Court 'A measured advocate, calm but resilient and steely when needed.'
Ranked: Tier 3
Craig Ferguson2 Hare Court 'He is considered, thorough and highly astute.'
Ranked: Tier 3
Ranked: Tier 4
Richard Heller  – 2 Hare Court 'He has a very calm and effective presence in court.'
Ranked: Tier 4

Testimonials

A leading health and safety set.’

London Bar > Inquests and inquiries Tier 3

2 Hare Court’s expertise in crime, health and safety, and professional regulation inform its work in major inquests and inquiries and the proceedings arising from them. Jonathan Laidlaw KC regularly acts in high profile inquiries, including representing Harley Facades in the Grenfell Tower inquiry and Showsec/LiveNation, providers of security, in the Manchester Arena Bombing inquiry. Nikita McNeill acts for the Ministry of Defence in the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan, in addition to acting as first junior counsel for the Welsh Government in module 3 of the Covid-19 inquiry.

Leading Silks

Kate Blackwell KC2 Hare Court 'A wonderful, responsive advocate.'
Ranked: Tier 2
Ranked: Tier 2

Leading Juniors

Ranked: Tier 2
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Ranked: Tier 5
Ranked: Tier 5
Ranked: Tier 5

Work highlights

London Bar > Police law (claimant)

London Bar > Police law (forces and constables)

London Bar > Sport

Leading Juniors

Will Martin – 2 Hare Court ‘Will is an excellent advocate, in football related matters ahead of many silks.’
Ranked: Tier 4
Amina Graham2 Hare Court ‘Unrivalled knowledge of her field and a hugely impressive advocate – likeable, tough, hugely respectable and unflappable.’
Ranked: Tier 4

Described by Legal 500 UK 2025 as one of the “premier sets for serious and general crimewith “superb barristers from pupils to silks” and “2 Hare Court have quality running right through the set.”  “They have strength at every year of call, and the clerks know their counsel intimately. The juniors are well drilled and understand the demands of a solicitor intimately, whilst the silks are as smooth as they come.” 

Additionally it says “a leading health and safety set” and “a very strong set, arguably the best for defence in healthcare regulatory proceedings” and “2 Hare Court is the go-to set for professional discipline and regulation. Their counsel in this area are the best” another adds “2 Hare Court has a great variety of counsel who are very experienced within professional discipline”.

The set: Chambers comprises 79 tenants including 23 King’s Counsel and 12 members who sit as recorders. Many former members of chambers have become High Court and District Judges. Chambers provides counsel of first choice to leading defence firms as well as principal prosecuting authorities in London, nationwide and abroad. It has a proven track record of delivering the highest standards of service to clients, together with excellence in advocacy and trial management in cases of the utmost gravity and complexity.

2 Hare Court has been recognised consistently as one of the UK’s leading chambers specialising in crime, business crime, private prosecution, financial services, tax, professional discipline, health and safety, regulatory law, inquests and inquiries, sports law and other related fields. Our members and set alike have been shortlisted for numerous awards in both the Legal 500 and Chambers UK and are previous winners of Chambers UK Crime Set of the Year

The set’s barristers provide early and strategic analysis and advice, as well as advocacy of the highest quality where cases cannot be resolved at an early stage and need to progress to trial. Other quotes in Chambers UK 2024 Guide include “market leaders in their area” another adds that “they are as comfortable dealing with complex white-collar crime cases as with highly sensitive and serious general crime cases” and “The entire set has wonderful expertise, and they can always offer a top-class barrister to assist.” “They are responsive, flexible and willing to think outside the box.”  

“The clerks at 2 Hare Court are very user friendly and really care about their instructing solicitors. Special mention goes to Chloe Tennent, Louis Lockwood and Julian Campbell for their excellent clerking.” “Chloe Tennent is an excellent clerk. She is very helpful.” and “Chloe Tennent is one to watch and will go far!” and “Jack Shah always provides a full service, from the moment counsel is briefed, until a matter has concluded and been billed”.  “Louis Lockwood has established himself as a highly-respected, intelligent clerk with a strong grasp of the sector” and “Louis Lockwood is incredibly responsive and always goes above and beyond to try and assist”.

More information on its barristers and work can be found at www.2harecourt.com.

Types of work undertaken
Crime: the strength and depth of experience among 2 Hare Court’s specialist advocates sees them advising, defending and prosecuting in all forms of criminal work, particularly in serious and complex cases of terrorism (including special advocate work), murder, honour killings, international drug and human trafficking, serious organised crime and sexual offences (especially historic). Recent cases include: National action terrorism matters, the murder of PC Andrew Harper, Dr Agnes Taylor torture case (wife of former leader of Liberia Charles Taylor), Charles Riddington Double K Gym murder, Alex King hoax Novichok poisoning in Salisbury (whilst on the run for a large scale drugs supply case), career conman Mark Acklom, prosecuting tube bomb plotter Damon Smith, murdered French nanny Sophie Lionnet, Finsbury Park attacker Darren Osbourne, the Rolf Harris appeal, prosecuting Britain’s ‘worst ever paedophile’ Richard Huckle, Grindr serial killer Stephen Port, Honey Rose (the first optometrist to be convicted of gross negligence manslaughter), Brooks (phone hacking), Lee Rigby Murder and Operation Yew Tree.

Business crime and financial services: members of chambers are routinely instructed in the largest and most complex financial crime cases. Its experience includes all forms of fraud, MTIC/VAT tribunal hearings, market abuse (insider dealing, LIBOR and manipulation of other benchmark rates), asset recovery/forfeiture and restraint/confiscation proceedings. Recent cases include: ICO v Cambridge Analytica, Operation Amazon, the SFO’s investigation into Rolls Royce,  FOREX, ‘Blue Index’, BA price fixing case, Operation Tabernula,  the HBOS corruption trial, Turks and Caicos corruption cases, SFO v Tchenguiz, lnnospec, and MP/Lords’ expenses.

Private prosecution: 2 Hare Court is a pioneering set in the area of private prosecution and their private prosecution team have considerable experience of advising and representing clients on both sides of private prosecutions. Numerous members are senior former and current prosecutors, including those who have acted as First Senior, Senior and Junior Treasury Counsel. Recent cases: Swiss oil company Allseas Group  (largest privately prosecuted fraud to have ever been brought), R v K (private prosecution brought following long running civil fraud proceedings, R v G, H & A (defence of a privately prosecuted fraud).

Professional discipline: members have extensive expertise in this field, appearing, in particular, before all healthcare regulators, primarily defending members of all the major MDOs as well as other professionals. The set also appears in proceedings involving the police, accountants and actuaries, tax advisers, solicitors, sports professionals, telecommunications and others.

Regulatory crime: Members of 2 Hare Court advise and represent corporate and individual clients facing proceedings brought by regulators including the Health & Safety Executive, Environment Agency, Trading Standards and local authorities. The team advises at every stage of an investigation pre-charge on issues such as the approach to take in interview, evidence gathering and legal privilege. Recent cases: Grenfell, Chevron, Topcon, Monovan, Hillsborough, Essar Oil, Princes Sporting Club, Lion Steel, Cavendish Masonry and Hugo Boss.

Inquests: 2 Hare Court has a team of specialists with extensive experience of advocacy. Members of the Inquest & Public Inquiry team have acted in the most complex and high profile cases of recent times, including; the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, the Independent Jersey Care Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, the In Amenas hostage crisis, the London 7/7 bombings, the Bloody Sunday Inquiry, the London Bridge and Westminster terrorist attacks, acting for the family of Lance Corporal Craig Roberts one of three soldiers who died of heat illness on an SAS selection test in the Brecon Beacons and representing the family of Alexander Perepilichny, who died in unexplained circumstances. Public inquiries have included the Grenfell fire, Manchester arena bombing, inquiry into the death of Alexander Litvinenko, the former Russian FSB agent allegedly poisoned by Polonium 210 in London, as well as various members instructed on the long running Hillsborough inquest.

Tax: With a long established background in tax litigation, the team at 2 Hare Court have established a formidable reputation in cases involving disputes in direct and indirect tax appeals. The disputes span the full spectrum of tax litigation before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber), Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) and Court of Appeal, where members are instructed both by Taxpayers and by the Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs.

Sports law: Members of 2 Hare Court are instructed in cases involving gambling regulation, corruption, inquests and public inquiries, anti-doping, licensing, On-field and off-field violence, disorder by athletes. Members of the sports team regularly appear before the Football Association, the British Horse Racing Authority, International Association of Athletics Federations, National Anti-Doping Panel, to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Recent cases:  FA v Tony Henry, BHA v Jim & Suzie Best, BHA v Jim Best, FA v Joey Barton, IAAF v Valentin Balakhnichev & Ors and Hillsborough.

Department Name Email Telephone
Director of Clerking Julian Campbell
Head of Chambers LAIDLAW KC, Jonathan (1982)
Members of Chambers HESLOP KC, Martin (1972)
Members of Chambers WRIGHT KC, Peter (1981)
Members of Chambers PICKUP KC, James (1976)
Members of Chambers POWNALL KC, Orlando (1975)
Members of Chambers HICKS KC, Martin (1977)
Members of Chambers BENNETT-JENKINS KC, Sallie (1984)
Members of Chambers JAFFERJEE KC, Aftab (1980)
Members of Chambers KELLY KC, Brendan (1988)
LEVITT KC, Baroness (1988)
Members of Chambers REES KC, Jonathan (1987)
Members of Chambers O'NEILL KC, Brian (1987)
Members of Chambers BLACKWELL KC, Kate (1992)
Members of Chambers KINNEAR KC, Jonathan (1994)
Members of Chambers HAYTON KC, Michael (1993)
Members of Chambers COLTART KC, Christopher (1998)
Members of Chambers GLASGOW KC, Oliver (1995)
Members of Chambers WHITTAKER KC, David (1986)
Members of Chambers AHMAD KC, Zubair (1995)
Members of Chambers KAZAKOS KC, Leon (1999)
Members of Chambers LAMBIS KC, Marios (1989)
Members of Chambers YOUNG KC, Gudrun (2001)
Members of Chambers AKUDOLU KC, Nneka (2002
Members of Chambers COLMAN, Andrew (1980)
Members of Chambers BELGER, Tyrone (1984)
Members of Chambers GILLESPIE, Christopher (1991)
Members of Chambers GRAY KC (Scotland), Peter (1992)
Members of Chambers FERGUSON, Craig (1992)
Members of Chambers DANIELS, Iain (1992)
Members of Chambers BUCHANAN, James (1993)
Members of Chambers FOULKES, Christopher (1994)
Members of Chambers RUSSELL, Christina (1994)
Members of Chambers BRASSINGTON, Stephen (1994)
Members of Chambers IRWIN, Gavin (1996)
Members of Chambers IVILL, Scott (1997)
Members of Chambers WOLFE, Madeleine (1998)
Members of Chambers HELLER, Richard (1998)
Members of Chambers LOWNDS, Peter (1998)
Members of Chambers HAWKINS, Quinn (1999)
Members of Chambers BUNYAN, Angus (1999)
Members of Chambers RINDER, Robert (2001)
Members of Chambers RAWLINSON, Michael (2002)
Members of Chambers HUMMERSTONE, Rebekah (2002)
Members of Chambers FAURE WALKER, Julia (2004)
Members of Chambers TANCHEL, Vivienne (2005)
Members of Chambers PRZYBYLSKA, Sarah (2006)
Members of Chambers CHADWICK, Daniel (2006)
Members of Chambers DUMMETT, Emily (2006)
Members of Chambers BENTLEY, Harry (2007)
Members of Chambers TAMPAKOPOULOS, Alexandra (2007)
Members of Chambers ROBERTSON, Fiona (2008)
Members of Chambers GRAHAM, Amina (2008)
Members of Chambers DAY, Tom (2008)
Members of Chambers GEERING, Christopher (2009)
Members of Chambers RICH, Ben (2010)
Members of Chambers MARTIN, Will (2010)
Members of Chambers MCNEILL, Nikita (2010)
Members of Chambers STEPHENSON, Laura (2012)
Members of Chambers ERKAN-BAX, Rebecca (2012)
Members of Chambers van WOODENBERG, Merry (2012)
Members of Chambers DOWER, Sophia (2013)
Members of Chambers RENTEURS, Paul (2013)
Members of Chambers DACRE, Robert (2013)
Members of Chambers MACDONALD, Lewis (2014)
Members of Chambers FORBES, Grace (2015)
Members of Chambers THOMAS, Hannah (2016)
Members of Chambers GOMERSALL, Neelam (2017)
Members of Chambers MILLS, Max (2018)
Members of Chambers LAIDLAW, Harry (2018)
Members of Chambers LUCAS, Eleanor (2018)
Members of Chambers TRAYNOR, Redmond (2019)
Members of Chambers GILLILAND, Jack (2019)
Members of Chambers PICKERING, Ralph (2021)
Members of Chambers FOX, Eleanor (2021)
Members of Chambers BEARDSWORTH, Thomas (2021)
Members of Chambers MULLIN, Daniel (2021)
Members of Chambers RIPPER, Ella (2021)
Members of Chambers PRICE, Madeleine (2021)
Members of Chambers MALCZEWSKI, Rebecca (2023)
Members of Chambers COX, James (2023)
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Zubair Ahmad KC photo Zubair Ahmad KC Zubair Ahmad KC is a leading silk, recognised as a “phenomenal advocate,”…
Nneka Akudolu KC photo Nneka Akudolu KC Appointed King’s Counsel in 2022, Nneka is a highly respected jury advocate…
Thomas Beardsworth photo Thomas Beardsworth Tom is building a criminal and civil practice across Chambers’ core specialisms.…
Tyrone Belger photo Tyrone Belger Tyrone Belger is a specialist crime and fraud practitioner, with a well-known…
Sallie Bennett-Jenkins KC photo Sallie Bennett-Jenkins KC ‘A first class act’; Sallie Bennett-Jenkins KC has throughout her career established…
Harry Bentley photo Harry Bentley Harry’s areas of practice are Regulatory law, Professional Discipline and Crime. His…
Kate Blackwell KC photo Kate Blackwell KC Kate is one of the UK’s leading silks specialising in criminal law…
Stephen Brassington photo Stephen Brassington Stephen Brassington is rightly regarded as a leading practitioner in Professional Discipline…
James Buchanan photo James Buchanan James Buchanan is recognised as a leading criminal and inquest practitioner, specialising…
Angus Bunyan photo Angus Bunyan Angus Bunyan is an established leading junior whose practice is focused on…
Daniel Chadwick photo Daniel Chadwick Daniel Chadwick is a specialist criminal defence barrister with a practice exclusively…
Andrew Colman photo Andrew Colman Andrew Colman is a leading junior of great intellect and experience, held…
Christopher Coltart KC photo Christopher Coltart KC Christopher’s background was originally in commercial property litigation. During that time, he…
James Cox photo James Cox James Cox accepts instructions across the full range of Chambers’ practice areas.…
Iain Daniels photo Iain Daniels Iain is a senior junior practicing in health and safety matters, including…
Tom Day photo Tom Day Tom is recognised as a leading junior who specialises in regulatory crime…
Sophia Dower photo Sophia Dower Sophia enjoys a diverse practice that encompasses many areas of 2 Hare…
Emily Dummett photo Emily Dummett Emily has significant experience and expertise in providing advice and advocacy in…
Rebecca Erkan-Bax photo Rebecca Erkan-Bax Rebecca has a successful and substantial criminal practice. She is a formidable…
Julia Faure Walker photo Julia Faure Walker Julia is ranked by Chambers UK and The Legal 500 as a…
Craig Ferguson photo Craig Ferguson Craig Ferguson is a specialist regulatory law practitioner whose practice focuses on…
Grace Forbes photo Grace Forbes Grace Forbes specialises in criminal law, inquests, inquires and professional discipline. She…
Christopher Foulkes photo Christopher Foulkes Christopher Foulkes specialises in business crime and related areas. He advises and…
Eleanor Fox photo Eleanor Fox Eleanor Fox accepted tenancy in March 2023, following the successful completion of…
Christopher Geering photo Christopher Geering Christopher is a highly respected junior with experience dealing with a wide…
Christopher Gillespie photo Christopher Gillespie After twenty years of experience defending and prosecuting serious crime, Chris now…
Jack Gilliland photo Jack Gilliland Jack Gilliland specialises in criminal law, professional discipline, and inquests. He regularly…
Oliver Glasgow KC photo Oliver Glasgow KC Oliver Glasgow KC was appointed Senior Treasury Counsel in 2015, King’s Counsel…
Neelam Gomersall photo Neelam Gomersall Neelam’s practice focuses on criminal defence, inquests and professional discipline. She has…
Mark Graffius KC photo Mark Graffius KC Mark Graffius KC is a ‘an outstanding advocate’ in the fields of…
Amina Graham photo Amina Graham Amina is a sought-after practitioner with extensive experience providing legal advice and…
Peter Gray KC photo Peter Gray KC Peter Gray KC (2002 Scotland) is a leading practitioner in regulatory crime…
Quinn Hawkins photo Quinn Hawkins Quinn Hawkins is a leading criminal junior who specialises in substantial cases…
Michael Hayton KC photo Michael Hayton KC Michael Hayton KC’s practice in silk is primarily defending clients as part…
Richard Heller photo Richard Heller Richard is a specialist practitioner with substantial experience across the full range…
Martin Heslop KC photo Martin Heslop KC Martin is widely recognised as one of the Leading Silks at the…
Martin Hicks KC photo Martin Hicks KC Martin Hicks KC is consistently recommended by the leading industry directories as…
Rebekah Hummerstone photo Rebekah Hummerstone Rebekah Hummerstone is instructed as a leading or sole junior to prosecute…
Gavin Irwin photo Gavin Irwin Gavin specialises in advising and representing businesses and professionals with a particular…
Scott Ivill photo Scott Ivill Mr Ivill has vast experience of defending in the gravest of cases.…
Aftab Jafferjee KC photo Aftab Jafferjee KC Aftab Jafferjee KC became the first member of any ethnic minority to…
Leon Kazakos KC photo Leon Kazakos KC Leon is instructed by individuals and companies in the fields of business…
Brendan Kelly KC photo Brendan Kelly KC Brendan Kelly KC is described by the leading industry directory as having…
Jonathan Kinnear KC photo Jonathan Kinnear KC Jonathan Kinnear KC specialises in matters of real financial complexity, representing individuals…
Harry Laidlaw photo Harry Laidlaw Harry has a busy and diverse practice, specialising in crime, inquests, public…
Jonathan Laidlaw KC photo Jonathan Laidlaw KC Jonathan Laidlaw KC’s practice is predominantly in business and financial crime and…
Marios Lambis KC photo Marios Lambis KC Originally from a criminal practice, which encompassed major frauds and terrorist cases,…
Baroness Levitt KC photo Baroness Levitt KC Alison Levitt KC, has been appointed a Labour Peer. Alison was called…
Peter Lownds photo Peter Lownds Peter Lownds has a high-profile and wide-ranging leading junior criminal defence practice…
Lewis MacDonald photo Lewis MacDonald Lewis practices in serious crime and business crime, asset forfeiture, tax, professional…
Rebecca Malczewski photo Rebecca Malczewski Rebecca’s legal experience includes being a Casework Volunteer for Advocate and an…
Will Martin photo Will Martin Will Martin is a highly regarded junior, ranked in the Legal 500…
Nikita McNeill photo Nikita McNeill Nikita has a strong record of high-profile inquests and public inquiries. She…
Max Mills photo Max Mills Max Mills represents individuals, companies and government departments in a multi-disciplinary practice…
Daniel Mullin photo Daniel Mullin Daniel undertakes work in criminal, regulatory, and civil law. He regularly represents…
Brian O'Neill KC photo Brian O'Neill KC Now in his fifteenth year in Silk, Brian specialises in private prosecutions,…
Ralph Pickering photo Ralph Pickering Ralph Pickering specialises in criminal law and professional discipline. He regularly represents…
James Pickup KC photo James Pickup KC James Pickup KC has long been established as a specialist in commercial…
Orlando Pownall KC photo Orlando Pownall KC Orlando is ‘regarded by his peers as being one of the best…
Sarah Przybylska photo Sarah Przybylska Sarah Przybylska’s work encompasses advice and advocacy across professional discipline, fraud, crime,…
Michael Rawlinson photo Michael Rawlinson From a background defending and prosecuting serious crime, Michael has developed a…
Jonathan Rees KC photo Jonathan Rees KC At the end of July 2020, Jonny was appointed as Director of…
Paul Renteurs photo Paul Renteurs Paul Renteurs joined chambers in 2014. Whilst specialising in criminal defence and…
Ben Rich photo Ben Rich Ben has a substantial practice appearing before Panels of a variety of…
Robert Rinder MBE photo Robert Rinder MBE Robert Rinder’s practice focuses primarily on international fraud, money laundering, and other…
Ella Ripper photo Ella Ripper Ella’s practice focuses on criminal defence and professional discipline. Her current general…
Fiona Robertson photo Fiona Robertson Fiona Robertson is a highly sought after junior with a diverse criminal…
Christina Russell photo Christina Russell Christina Russell has extensive experience spanning different roles within the criminal justice…
Laura Stephenson photo Laura Stephenson Laura has a busy and diverse practice, specialising in crime, professional discipline,…
Alexandra Tampakopoulos photo Alexandra Tampakopoulos Alexandra is a leading criminal regulatory and inquest & public inquiry barrister.…
Vivienne Tanchel photo Vivienne Tanchel Vivienne is ranked in band 1 by Chambers and Partners for Financial…
Hannah Thomas photo Hannah Thomas Since joining Chambers in March 2019 Hannah has established a busy practice…
Redmond Traynor photo Redmond Traynor Redmond joined 2 Hare Court in 2019.  He regularly represents defendants in…
David Whittaker KC photo David Whittaker KC David Whittaker KC has considerable experience in most forms of serious crime.…
Madeleine Wolfe photo Madeleine Wolfe Madeleine Wolfe is a specialist in defending and prosecuting complex and highly…
Peter Wright KC photo Peter Wright KC Peter Wright KC is cited by Chambers UK, the Legal 500 and…
Gudrun Young KC photo Gudrun Young KC Gudrun Young KC is a highly specialised criminal advocate. She has extensive…
Merry van Woodenberg photo Merry van Woodenberg Merry specialises in serious and complex crime, and regulation. She has particular…
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