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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Position
Tom Godfrey has built up an impressive Crown Court practice and recent instructions include murder, attempted murder and conspiracies to defraud. His practice is wide-ranging and diverse with particular focus on fraud, homicide and serious organised crime. Tom defends mainly in London and the South East and is instructed by leading firms of solicitors. He has also been graded a level three prosecutor by the CPS and is on the Attorney General’s list of prosecution counsel. Tom meticulously prepares his cases and is renowned for his hard working and methodical approach. He has an enviable track record in front of juries and is personable and well liked by both lay and professional clients.
Career
Called 2003; Inner Temple.
Memberships
Criminal Bar Association; Young Fraud Lawyers Association; South Eastern Circuit.
Education
University of Exeter; Nottingham Law School (PGDL); Inns of Court School of Law (BVC).
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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. '
- 'A first class Set.'