John Simmons > The 36 Group > London, England > Barrister Profile

The 36 Group
Gray's Inn, 4 Field Court
London
WC1R 5EF
England

Work Department

36 Crime

Position

John has been practising serious crime for over 20 years. Both as an independent member of the Bar and as the manager of an in-house Crown Court team he has an approachable but persuasive style. He spent many years in the airline industry before choosing to read law and coming to the Bar. He has a no nonsense approach coupled with an easy style particularly liked by juries.

When defending his successful acquittals in even the most serious cases have given rise to a respected reputation amongst professional and lay clients. His sensitive handling of cases involving children, the vulnerable and persons with mental health difficulties has garnered repeated praise from Judges.

Work undertaken:

Homicide and crimes of violence
Drugs trafficking including “County Lines”
Serious sexual offences
Fraud and financial crime
Firearms offences
Courts Martial

Career

Call: 2000.

Areas of experience:

Health and Safety
Homicide
Modern Slavery
Serious & Complex Crime
Serious Sexual Offences