Francis FitzGibbon KC
‘Francis is compassionate and understanding with clients. He is a very effective advocate.’
23ES is reputed as a ‘a well established and highly regarded set whose reputation is reflected in the excellent service ice they provide’. Kate Lumsdon KC , who is distinguished as a ’exceptionally talented and hardworking’, advises on various sexual offences, GBH, and organised crime related matters, and represented a man acquitted of the murder, but convicted of attempting to pervert the course of justice regarding the kidnapping, torture and murder of a Turkish DJ. Eloise Marshall KC‘s rapport of successful cases includes serious sexual offences – she prosecuted a female prison officer, stationed at HMP Wandsworth, who was filmed engaging in sexual activity with an inmate. Paul Bogan KC represented the only one of nineteen defendants to be acquitted in a 23-month drug importation trial at Manchester Crown Court, while Tom Godfrey represented a woman who received a non-custodial sentence after pleading guilty to conspiracy to procure a poison with intent to procure a miscarriage – an earlier trial collapsed due to inaccurate media reporting.
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Testimonials
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- 'They are an all round good set with brilliant barristers at their disposal. '
- 'A well established and highly regarded set whose reputation is reflected in the excellent service ice they provide.'
- '23 ES are one of the best and leading criminal sets whose excellent reputation is reflected in the excellent service they provide.'
- '23 ES has consistently shown that it ranks among the best chambers, not least because the work it undertakes is complex and often high profile.'
- 'Very good set overall.'
- '23ES are a huge set with an incredible array of KC's. They are undoubtedly one of the leading sets for criminal defence work. '
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.
Mark Fenhalls KC
‘Outstanding communicator and problem solver. Exemplary at uniting parties, and garnering cooperation and cohesion in the best interests of all parties.’
Alan Gardner KC
‘Alan is a calm, clear, concise advocate. He has a nice courtroom manner and juries love his style.'
Charles Miskin KC
James Mulholland KC
John Price KC
Nathan Rasiah KC
Lisa Wilding KC
‘Lisa has formidable presence in court. She knows the law, makes first class legal submissions, and has exceptional judgement.’
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.
