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Lincoln House Chambers
TOWER 12, BRIDGE STREET, SPINNINGFIELDS
MANCHESTER
M3 3BZ
England
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Mr Simon Kealey KC
Position
Simon Kealey was appointed Queens Counsel in 2017. He is an extremely popular advocate who enjoys a busy practice concentrating solely on criminal law for both defence and prosecution. Simon has been involved in a large number of the leading cases both on the North Eastern Circuit and beyond. The principal offence groups undertaken are murder and manslaughter, serious fraud, high value drug offences, people trafficking, sexual offences and driving offences resulting in fatalities.
The work undertaken by Simon often includes cases of significant factual and legal complexity and involve legal teams which Simon will lead. In addition to the work undertaken in the Crown Court Simon also has an impressive appeal practice and has been involved in many complex appeal court matters throughout his career.
Simon will accept instructions in significant cases from legally aided clients and will cover the full spectrum of criminal offences and appeal work for private clients.
Career
Call to the bar: 1991
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > North Eastern Circuit > Crime (general and fraud)
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 2New Park Court Chambers ‘is widely admired as a set with a good array of talent, including at the highest level‘. In a prominent work highlight, Jason Pitter KC led Tom Storey KC for the prosecution in a case involving the death of 15-year-old Sebastian Kalinowski following extensive physical abuse at the hands of his mother and her partner; both were convicted of murder. In a separate matter, Alistair MacDonald KC led Eleanor Fry for the prosecution of a man who was convicted of the murder of his wife on their wedding night and disposing of her body in a suitcase. Simon Kealey KC, who heads up the practice, is well-versed in handling a broad range of serious criminal work, including serious sexual offences, fraud, murder and terrorism.