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Andrew Jones KC is a highly respected criminal Silk, known for his meticulous case preparation, sharp analysis, and outstanding courtroom advocacy.

Ranked in both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500, he has experience in the most serious and complex criminal cases, both for the prosecution and defence, and is regularly instructed in multi-handed trials involving allegations of murder, organised crime, fraud, and serious sexual offences.

Andrew’s reputation is built on his precise cross-examination skills, his ability to absorb detail at pace, and his calm authority in court. His early practice saw him appear at every level of the justice system, including the House of Lords, where he represented the appellant in the case of R v Drew, a leading authority on Hospital Orders alongside mandatory life sentences.

Since taking Silk, Andrew has continued to lead in high-profile matters. He secured an acquittal in a five-defendant murder trial and successfully prosecuted a fatal one-punch case. He is currently instructed in a gross negligence manslaughter matter arising from the neglect of a child.

Andrew is instructed regularly by the CPS Complex Casework Unit and is trusted in cases involving international elements and significant public interest. His ability to cut through complexity and maintain a calm, focused presence makes him one of the most dependable advocates at the criminal Bar.

He is known for his clarity, strategic thinking and rigorous attention to detail, qualities that have consistently earned the trust of instructing solicitors and juries alike.

Call: 1996

Bristol University LL.B. (Hons); GTI Law Journal prize winner

Inns of Court School of Law