Crime

Foundry Chambers

In recent years Foundry Chambers has grown into ‘a superb set with quality barristers of all years of call’. Alexandra Healy KC recently prosecuted 80-year-old John Apelgren, alleged to have strangled a sex worker to death in June 1974, with the case reopened after DNA samples were acquired from Apelgren following his arrest for assaulting his wife in 2019 - he was found guilty of manslaughter and indecent assault. Neil Griffin’s varied practice covers drugs, homicide, and sexual offences cases – he recently defended one of the individuals charged alongside Marius Gustavson, the self-styled "eunuch maker". Warwick Tatford has been particularly active of late in sexual offences cases, especially on the prosecution side. He prosecuted in a trial concerning the assault, robbery, and rape of a teenager in a Greenwich bike shed, with the defendant ultimately convicted and sentenced to 18 years in prison.

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Testimonials

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'The clerks' room is very efficient. Angela May and Daniel Blackman are incredibly approachable and will always do what they can to assist. If they do not have counsel available they will ring around other chambers to provide a name. They know the skill set of all their barristers and will only recommend someone if they consider them appropriate for the case.'
'Dean Begley goes the extra mile or two.'
'Dan Blackman is an excellent clerk. He is always available and always willing to assist and advise on counsel availability.'
'Dean Begley and Angela May are the best: very helpful, always pleasant, and nothing is too much trouble.'
'Foundry Chambers is a superb set with quality barristers of all years of call.'
'Foundry Chambers contains numerous highly skilled barristers from all different backgrounds. They are able to provide suitable options when instructed on cases.'
'Foundry Chambers is a set that has flourished over the years with new talented barristers. It’s wonderful to see their growth.'
'Foundry Chambers is an excellent set held in high regard by the judiciary.'

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.

Alexandra Healy KC

‘Alexandra is a first-rate advocate at the peak of her powers and one of the leading lights of the criminal Bar. She is best known presently for her leading role in prosecuting the most sensitive and complex of criminal jury trials, but she could just as easily be defending them. Alexandra has a perfect grasp of the law, a mastery of the facts, and superb judgement of what really matters in a case. She is resolute with judges and digestible with juries.’

Richard Jory KC

is intelligent, articulate and understands and can communicate with clients.'

Siobhan Grey KC

Siobhan is a dedicated KC at the zenith of the profession. She has excellent analytical skills. She is methodical and meticulous. Siobhan is an adept communicator especially with vulnerable clients. She is a persuasive, skilled advocate. Siobhan is real fighter and first choice counsel in murder cases.'

William Hughes KC

‘William has been there and done it. He appears unflappable in the most complex trials. His advocacy puts the whole court at ease and is based on huge experience. Gravitas and ability emanates from him each time he rises to his feet.'

John McGuinness KC

Anu Mohindru KC

2025 Silks

Nicholas Dunham KC

‘Nick is simply brilliant. He is fiercely bright and his mastery of papers is second to none. Nick is a hugely impressive advocate.’

2023 Silks

Henrietta Paget KC

‘Henrietta is extremely clever. No detail escapes her and she is utterly on top of the brief. She is totally reliable and thorough. Her advocacy is impressive - well prepared and comprehensive and nicely balanced.'

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 is an exceptional advocate known for his razor-sharp intellect and comprehensive grasp of complex legal issues. His ability to analyse intricate case details and formulate compelling arguments is outstanding. David's advocacy skills are particularly impressive; they demonstrate a natural talent for persuasive speaking, coupled with a calm and authoritative presence in the courtroom.'

Warwick Tatford

Warwick's understated advocacy is always extremely effective; he gently makes the case seem overwhelming. He has a very good manner with juries in closing speeches.'

Patrick Dennis

Patrick is a formidable and tenacious prosecutor. He is Treasury Counsel in the making. Patrick is meticulously fair and impressive on his feet.’

Neil Griffin

‘Neil is a fantastic advocate who holds attention in court. Judges listen to him. He is also very good with clients.’

Rose Slowe

‘Rose is exceptionally bright and extremely diligent. She is a compelling advocate with judgement and immense skill as well as extremely jury friendly. Rose will without doubt end up as one of the most successful barristers of her generation, as she has every single skill required to be a leading criminal barrister. She combines gravitas and lightness of touch in a way seldom seen. She is without doubt a silk in waiting.’

David Smith

‘David is a tenacious advocate, calm in difficult situations and gives solicitors confidence. He is not one to duck giving difficult advice when needed.’

Jessica Tate

Jessica’s advocacy is engaging and elegant. She has extremely good delivery and presence and goes above and beyond to ensure cases are properly prepared. Jessica can be trusted to handle complex and important parts of advocacy.’

Benjamin Waidhofer

‘Ben is very competent and is a first choice for many. He has an unerring ability to find solutions in the most complex cases. He is very well respected by his peers and others within the profession. Ben has an extensive knowledge of the law and is great with the lay client. He is also a great tactician.’

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