Crucible Chambers is seen by many as a ‘excellent chambers. Attributes include strength in depth’, with a number of silks and juniors both defending and prosecuting in cases. Clea Topolski KC is praised as ’a very skilled , determined and effective advocate’, often overseeing large, multi-headed cases involving joint enterprise for murder. Julia Flanagan   represented a dentist who was acquitted on charges of nine sexual assaults against staff members.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'A good set with some very able counsel instructed in high profile matters'
  • 'Crucible Chambers really are one to watch. Although reasonably new to the market, they have some incredibly impressive juniors and Silks, and the clerking team is lead by James Hall who is always friendly, professional and highly efficient.'
  • 'Crucible are fantastic. You know you will always get a top shelf barrister when you go to them. The clerks are friendly and commercially aware. They are an excellent set that goes from strength to strength year after year'
  • 'The chambers are friendly and have a very high standard from pupils to KC's. They are an impeccable set and are widely liked and used in my firm due to the excellence of the advocates and the clerking team.'
  • 'Crucible Chambers are an excellent chambers.attributes include strength in depth in that all counsel are very competent and excellent with clients and always available to advise. '
  • 'Strong set throughout so good for returns.'

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Leading Silks

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2024 Silks

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