9BR holds a reputation as ‘a very good law firm with a strong work ethic’ among clients, being turned to for a spectrum of criminal matters in the Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and Court of Appeal.  Jane Bickerstaff KC is sought after for her ’exemplary’ advocacy skills, specialising in complex murders, while Corinne Bramwell is described as a ‘formidable opponent combining a calm and natural advocacy with a fierce intellect’, often acting in factually complex sexual offences matters. Tessa Shroff is known as a ’clever, excellent lawyer, very hard-working and tough’, and played a key role in a case involving the murder of a father-of-three by a teenager in a row about smoking.  
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  • '9BR have some excellent talent.'
  • '9BRs crime team is vast and varied. They have several members with varying levels of expertise and seniorities. Regardless of the case, they will have someone who is suited to assist.'

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