Foundry Chambers continues to undertake significant serious crime work, with members appearing in murder, healthcare, and sexual offences cases across the country. Richard Jory KC defended in a high-profile murder case at the Central Criminal Court involving a fatal stabbing at a West London bus stop, with proceedings focusing heavily on psychiatric evidence and resulting in the defendant being found unfit to stand trial and made subject to an indefinite hospital order. Alexandra Healy KC prosecuted a medically complex case concerning the wrongful administration of morphine to a care home resident, involving difficult causation issues and expert medical evidence, with the defendant pleading guilty to wilful neglect. David Harounoff prosecuted a historic sexual abuse case involving the grooming and rape of a young girl, resulting in convictions on all counts and an 18-year sentence of imprisonment.
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- Foundry Chambers has a fantastic range of advocates at all levels of experience.
- Foundry Chambers provides an excellent service to instructing solicitors and clients alike. The clerking team is efficient, responsive, and easy to deal with, ensuring that instructions are managed smoothly and that communication is prompt throughout the life of a case. Chambers has a strong reputation for providing high-quality counsel across its practice areas, with good strength in depth and a client-focused approach.
- There are some excellent counsel at Foundry Chambers, which has an excellent and well-deserved reputation.
- An excellent chambers full of top-rate performers and with clerks who are a joy to work with.
- Foundry Chambers is a group of top counsel. Involved in high-profile and complex work, you know what you're getting from Foundry: class.
- In my experience, they are an excellent set, and you can be confident that those appearing from Foundry will have done their work and be ready to assist the court.
Lawyers
Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
2025 Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
David Harounoff
David Harounoff has a wealth of experience for both the prosecution and defence to bring to a case. His years at the bar mean that he takes sound, sensible, and fair decisions throughout a trial process. David holds the respect of the courtroom and brings an effortless persuasiveness to his legal submissions. David’s witness handling advocacy style combines a gentle touch and gravitas in a way seldom seen.
Warwick Tatford
Warwick Tatford combines good judgment with forensic flair. He is a strong cross-examiner.
Patrick Dennis
Patrick Dennis is an excellent barrister. He is tactically astute, intelligent, and extremely effective in his advocacy.
David Smith
A charming, understated advocate with the ability to repackage even the most unpalatable evidence.
Natalie McNamee
Natalie is extremely bright and a very able lawyer. She is always across the details of the evidence. She is able to make complex evidence crystal clear for the jury.
Mark Seymour
Difficult to find a more diligent counsel. Really focuses on the details. Excellent, with a brilliant and rather dry style. Nothing gets past him.
Szilvia Booker
Szilvia is a charismatic and passionate advocate who inspires a loyal following of solicitors.
Benjamin Waidhofer
Not afraid to argue on behalf of his clients. Fierce on his feet in court. Case preparation is always precise and on point. Will always instill confidence in a client.
Zarah Dickinson
Zarah is a superb advocate. Her prosecutorial style is calm, balanced, and thoroughly confident. Her preparation is meticulous.
Rose Slowe
Rose Slowe is an exceptional and diligent barrister who fully invests herself in every case.
James Partridge
James is an exceptional advocate. He prepares meticulously for all cases and always pays attention to the finer details. He has a natural ability to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively with engaging charm.
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.