187 Chambers > London, England > Set Profile
187 Chambers Offices
4th Floor, Queen Elizabeth Building
London
EC4Y 9BS
England
187 Chambers > The Legal 500 Rankings
South Eastern Circuit > Crime (general and fraud) Tier 2
‘A high-quality set’ 187 Fleet Street Chambers is well known for prosecuting and defending cases involving murders, fraud, rape, and serious sexual offences cases. Junior Neil Fitzgibbon successfully defended a railway guard prosecuted for endangering the lives of his passengers. In July 2021, Simon Mayo KC (as was) was appointed to the circuit bench at the Old Bailey.Leading Silks
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Testimonials
Set
‘The set has a reputation for excellence in advocacy in offering first-class service.’
‘187 Fleet Street Chambers has a good range of counsel.’
‘Efficient and communicate well with instructing solicitors.’
‘The set has good strength in depth.’
Clerking
‘John Pyne is very good at his job and is always on the phone to help.’
‘John Pyne, the senior clerk, is very efficient and provides a service of a high standard. Steve Parr, the deputy clerk, together with the other clerks, works really hard in providing a good service in finding replacement counsels.’
Work highlights
London Bar > Crime Tier 4
‘A very high quality of barristers in the criminal section’, the criminal defence set at 187 Chambers specialises in complex cases involving multi handed gang murders, sexual offences, drugs conspiracies and human trafficking. Jason Bartfeld KC successfully defended a man accused of disposing of a weapon after the execution-style murder of two men found dead in a Range Rover on an industrial estate in Dudley. Mozammel Hossain KC achieved an acquittal in a 10-week long eight-handed murder trial involving two rival groups of armed men and a pre-arranged fight in a park. Greg Unwin is representing the lead defendant, who is accused of trafficking Czech nationals into the UK to work in factories, in a case stemming from “Operation Balleh”.Leading Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
Set
‘187 Fleet Street has a very high quality of barristers in the criminal section. I have found these chambers impeccable.’
‘Strong set of chambers with a diverse range of expertise.’
‘187 Fleet Street is a prestigious and respected set with an array of heavyweight barristers.’
‘Good set with strength in depth.’
Clerking
‘Theresa Tyler is quick to respond to any query and will do her best to assist with finding the most suitable counsel and arranging conferences.’
‘John Pyne is one of the most experienced head clerks and will always go the extra mile to ensure any case is covered with appropriate counsel.’
London Bar > Business and regulatory crime (including global investigations)
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London Bar > Fraud: crime
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Leading Juniors
London Bar > Proceeds of crime (POCA) and asset forfeiture
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Regional Bar > South Eastern Circuit > Crime (general and fraud) Tier 2
‘A high-quality set’ 187 Fleet Street Chambers is well known for prosecuting and defending cases involving murders, fraud, rape, and serious sexual offences cases. Junior Neil Fitzgibbon successfully defended a railway guard prosecuted for endangering the lives of his passengers. In July 2021, Simon Mayo KC (as was) was appointed to the circuit bench at the Old Bailey.Leading Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
Set
‘The set has a reputation for excellence in advocacy in offering first-class service.’
‘187 Fleet Street Chambers has a good range of counsel.’
‘Efficient and communicate well with instructing solicitors.’
‘The set has good strength in depth.’
Clerking
‘John Pyne is very good at his job and is always on the phone to help.’
‘John Pyne, the senior clerk, is very efficient and provides a service of a high standard. Steve Parr, the deputy clerk, together with the other clerks, works really hard in providing a good service in finding replacement counsels.’
Work highlights
187 Chambers > Set Profile
187 Chambers is a long established and well-respected leading crime, fraud and regulatory law set, providing representation at every level for the prosecution and the defence, in both publicly and privately funded instructions and also directly through the Public Access Scheme.
Chambers moved at the end of 2021 to 4th Floor, Queen Elizabeth Building, Temple, London EC4Y 9BS
Chambers comprises a highly skilled and supportive group of 7 Queen’s Counsel and 56 junior barristers, including 5 Recorders, combining excellent strategic skill and academic ability with tenacious and formidable courtroom advocacy.
A key strength of chambers lies in the breadth and depth of experience of its members who are regularly instructed in the most high-profile cases often attracting media interest nationally and internationally.
Chambers has particular expertise in serious fraud and white-collar crime, as well as homicide, terrorism, sexual offences, revenue cases, money laundering and all forms of serious organised crime. A wealth of experience is also offered in respect of VAT tribunals, police discipline, professional regulation, Trading Standards, Courts-Martial, judicial review, parole board hearings, mental health reviews, prison law, health and safety, sports law, inquests, extradition, human rights, licensing, and all road traffic related matters.
Members prosecute at all levels for the Crown Prosecution Service, HM Revenue & Customs, the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Conduct Authority, Local Authorities and Government Departments. Members of Chambers have also been involved in a number of high profile private prosecutions. A number of members have been appointed to the Attorney General’s List.
Members are supported by an excellent clerking team, led by a very experienced senior clerk.
Corporate Crime & Serious Fraud: Cases include those involving market rigging in share issues and takeovers, cartels and price fixing, advance fee, high yield investment/ponzi and ‘boiler room’ frauds, fraudulent trading/Phoenix, money laundering/confiscation, MTIC cases involving a wide web of contra trading companies, off shore finance institutions and offshore banking evidence, VAT/excise evasion and revenue cases.
MTIC/ diversion cases include: Operations Vitric, Venison, Vex, Carina, Campaign, Domic, Tulipbox (carbon credits) and Devout. Other fraud cases include: the Cheney pension fraud, the Dome fraud, Ikea fraud/corruption case, SFO prosecution of ‘Lord’ Edward Davenport, SFO Pharmaceutical cartel case, R v Peter Storrie (Harry Redknapp case), R v Henderson, Operation Amazon (HMRC’s largest ever case), R v B – £17million gold fraud, R v H – Dentist prosecuted for multi-million pound tax fraud based on participation in a tax avoidance scheme and alleged falsification of records. SFO prosecutions of Jeffrey Revell Reade (the ‘Wolf of Wimbledon’ £70m boiler room scam). R v Nascimento and others – FCA investigation into a complex international investment fraud, R v Guralp – SFO investigation into international bribery and corruption, advising the ICO in relation to the investigation into Facebook and Cambridge Analytica.
Members of Chambers also have specialist knowledge and experience of acting both for the Revenue and the taxpayer before the First Tier Tax/Upper Tribunals.
Serious Crime: Murder, serious sexual offences, including a large number of historical cases, large scale drugs conspiracies, conspiracies to import and supply extremely large volumes of class A drugs, offences against the person, terrorism offences, bribery and corruption. Cases have included the Joss Stone murder plot; R v Ian Watkins and others (involving lead singer of the Lostprophets); R v Davis (Conspiracy to hack SOCA and News International); R v Connors (first ever modern slavery trial); terrorist conspiracies to murder (Heathrow and transatlantic flights); the fertiliser bomb plot (Operation Crevice); the Tonbridge Securitas robbery; the murder of the private eye, Daniel Morgan, which is linked to the News of the World phone-hacking case, the Stephen Lawrence case and alleged police corruption, R v Abrams (attempted murder of George Harrison), successful defence of Headmaster and businessmen charged with historical sexual offences including incest, R v Rafiq (defending in the first ever prosecution of any end user of trafficked labour in the UK), R v Bergin and others (attempted murder/aggravated burglary of millionaire businessman shot in his own home), R v Rooney (vast modern slavery trial) R v Dr Ian Paterson, prosecution of the ‘rogue surgeon’ who performed unnecessary mastectomies on patients. R v Ali (Westminster Bridge Terrorism trial), R v B (father charged with murder of 8 week old son – ’shaken baby’ case involving evidence from experts in 6 separate areas of medical expertise), R v Raza and others – carefully planned gangland killing of a rival drug dealer.
Members of chambers have been appointed to review ‘Rough Justice’/historic appeal cases and have particular expertise in this area. They have been engaged to act on behalf of both prosecution and defence in such cases, including receipt of instructions on a Direct Access basis. They have also regularly been instructed by the Criminal Cases Review Commission in judicial reviews of the Commission’s refusal to refer cases to the Court of Appeal, including in the cases of Jeremy Bamber and Kenneth Noye.
Professional Regulation: A number of members of Chambers have been instructed by, or have represented regulated persons before various regulatory bodies including ACCA, NMC, GDC and GMC. Members are also experienced at representing professionals and military personnel accused of serious offences.
Sports: Members of Chambers have represented individuals before the British Horseracing Authority, the British Judo Association, the Rugby Union Disciplinary Tribunal, England & Wales Cricket Board and represented Peter Storrie in the Portsmouth Football Club case which was in relation to allegations that key officials at Portsmouth football club manipulated the sale and transfer of players so as to minimise payments to HMRC.
Public Inquiry Work: Members of Chambers are instructed in the Inquiry into Undercover Policing and the Dame Linda Dobbs review.
Main Contacts
Barrister Profiles
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 | Mathew Bagnall | Matthew handles exclusively criminal cases, for both the defence and the prosecution.… | View Profile |
 | David Baird | Criminal practitioner who prosecutes and defends. Experienced in complex criminal cases involving… | View Profile |
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| Jason Bartfeld | Specialist criminal defence and sports law barrister. Experienced in matters involving homicide,… | View Profile |
 | Rachel Bright | Barrister with extensive experience in all areas of crime; in recent years… | View Profile |
 | Richard Burrington | Having initially developed a mixed common law practice covering areas in crime,… | View Profile |
 | Adam Butler | Adam’s practice consists of all areas of criminal defence work, particularly serious… | View Profile |
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| Gideon Cammerman | Gideon Cammerman QC is a highly experienced and robust advocate in fraud,… | View Profile |
 | Gavin Capper | Before joining Chambers Gavin qualified as a criminal defence solicitor for a… | View Profile |
 | Avirup Chaudhuri | Avirup Chaudhuri has been in chambers for 15 years, during which time… | View Profile |
 | Satya Chotalia | Satya meticulously prepares his cases and fearlessly represents his clients’ interests. He… | View Profile |
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| Richard Christie | Specialises in all areas of criminal work, particularly serious fraud, murder and… | View Profile |
 | Peter Clark | Wide-ranging criminal practice, defence and prosecution (CPS Grade 4 and rape panel),… | View Profile |
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| Mitchell Cohen | Although not formally called to the Bar until November 2020, Mitchell Cohen… | View Profile |
 | Kate Davey | Kate Davey has practiced in criminal law for over twenty years. She… | View Profile |
 | Ali Dewji | Ali Dewji was called to the Bar in 2010 and joined chambers… | View Profile |
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| Kuljeet Dobe | Extensive experience in serious crime – including homicide, sexual offences, drugs conspiracies,… | View Profile |
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| Edward Duncan Smith | Ed came to the Criminal Bar after a number of years practising… | View Profile |
 | Liam Edwards | Liam was called to the Bar in 2014 and has joined Chambers… | View Profile |
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| Neil Fitzgibbon | Neil is a successful criminal defence barrister called to the Bar in… | View Profile |
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| Peter Guest | Peter Guest is consistently ranked by ‘Chambers Guide to the UK Legal… | View Profile |
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| Anna Hamilton Shield | Anna Hamilton-Shield has over twenty years experience at the criminal bar. She… | View Profile |
 | Ben Hayhurst | Ben practices in heavyweight crime and tax litigation. He both prosecutes and… | View Profile |
 | Mozammel Hossain | Mozammel Hossain QC has defended in some of the most complex and… | View Profile |
 | Gareth Hughes | Over the past 25 years, Gareth has developed a reputation as an… | View Profile |
 | Henry Hughes | Henry Hughes is a specialist criminal practitioner. His practice is predominantly defence… | View Profile |
 | Laureen Husain | Laureen Husain is a criminal practitioner who predominantly defends. She has extensive… | View Profile |
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| Vakas Hussain | Vakas joined Chambers in April 2018 following the successful completion of his… | View Profile |
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| Mr Daniel Janner | High profile cases include: The Heysel Stadium football extraditions; The Knightsbridge Safety… | View Profile |
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| Anna Keighley | Anna’s practice has a strong focus on asset recovery, by invitation she… | View Profile |
 | Christopher Kerr | Christopher Kerr is an expert in fraud, money laundering, confiscation, and regulatory… | View Profile |
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| Daniel Kersh | Daniel Kersh has over 25 years’ experience in criminal law, having practiced… | View Profile |
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| Sean Kivdeh | Practicing in serious crime, terrorism, murder, money laundering and extradition. He has… | View Profile |
 | James Lachkovic | Both defence and prosecution practices, including work for HM Customs and Excise.… | View Profile |
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| Donal Lawler | Donal has a wide-ranging criminal defence practice, including fraud, money laundering and… | View Profile |
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| Rebecca Lee | Rebecca’s practice comprises predominantly defence work, principally in the Crown Court, but… | View Profile |
 | David Lyons | David Lyons was called to the Bar by Middle Temple in 1987.… | View Profile |
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| Caroline Milroy | View Profile | |
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| Dasiy Monahan | Daisy gained tenancy at 187 Fleet Street in April 2015 and appears… | View Profile |
 | Matt Morgan | Primarily a defence practitioner, Matthew has experience in all areas of serious… | View Profile |
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| Emma Nash | A specialist in criminal law, Emma is an experienced and able advocate… | View Profile |
 | Andrew Newton | Andrew Newton is a highly experienced counsel both for the prosecution and… | View Profile |
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| Sarah O'Kane | Sarah defends and prosecutes all manners of crime; she is a Level… | View Profile |
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| Dr Andreas O'Shea | An international lawyer par excellence, he specialises in international crime, transitional justice… | View Profile |
 | James Onalaja | James Onalaja has nurtured a diverse common law practice with particular emphasis… | View Profile |
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| Subagarey Pathmanathan | Subagarey was called to the Bar in 2016 and started pupillage in… | View Profile |
 | Diana Pigot | Since her call in 1978 Diana has practiced entirely at the Criminal… | View Profile |
 | Richard Potts | Richard Potts practices predominantly in East Anglia, where he both defends and… | View Profile |
 | Yasmin Punjani | Yasmin practises in all areas of general crime, defending and prosecuting all… | View Profile |
 | Brian Reece | A substantial and continually growing practice featuring prosecution and defence of serious… | View Profile |
 | Gerard Renouf | Gerard Renouf is a criminal practitioner of considerable experience who both prosecutes… | View Profile |
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| Nicholas Rhodes | Nicholas is a Recorder (Crown Court), qualified to deal with sex crimes… | View Profile |
 | Anthony Rimmer | Mr Rimmer’s practise encompasses all aspects of serious crime, including homicide, complex… | View Profile |
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| Daniel Setter | Daniel joined Chambers in April 2017 following the successful completion of his… | View Profile |
 | Neelie Sharma | Neelam practices in all areas of criminal law, both prosecuting and defending… | View Profile |
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| Sean Summerfield | Sean represents clients charged with a wide range of criminal offences including… | View Profile |
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| Mark Tomassi | A very experienced highly regarded courtroom advocate, who is fearless and effective… | View Profile |
 | Andrew Trollope | Recognised for expertise in fraud and serious/organised crime cases. Long-established practice in… | View Profile |
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| Greg Unwin | Greg Unwin is a specialist advocate in serious criminal trials including murder,… | View Profile |
 | Grant Vanstone | Grant Vanstone is a leading junior and has wide experience in all… | View Profile |
 | Harry Warner | Harry has a broad-based criminal practice and regularly appears to prosecute and… | View Profile |
 | Terence Woods | Terence joined Chambers in 2003 from a common law set, 2 Grays… | View Profile |