The 36 Group continues to demonstrate strength in serious organised crime and terrorism-related work, with members regularly instructed in legally and evidentially complex prosecutions. Sally Hobson prosecuted a substantial multi-handed drugs conspiracy involving nine cannabis farms, alongside complex disclosure, POCA, and international restraint order issues. Diana Wilson, having acted in a leading Court of Appeal authority concerning the Terrorism Act offence of expressing support for a proscribed organisation (R v BDN), successfully defending the legislation’s ECHR compatibility, appeared in the substantive trial. Sebastian Walker left the set in October 2026.
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Testimonials
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- 36 Group is an excellent set with a fantastic selection of barristers, who are also happy to provide training to the team, which is incredibly helpful. It is one of the first sets we call when looking for counsel, and we receive a first-class service.
- The clerks’ room at 36 Group is excellent. They are always available at the end of the telephone and keep me informed of important developments with my cases and are always on top of the diary and available to assist with any issues as they arise.
- Excellent set, excellent breadth and depth of skill set. Provides training for clients in a wide range of topics, which is excellent.
- Clerks are very efficient, extremely responsive - the service is second to none.
- The clerks' room, led by Jack Curtis, is a well-oiled and professional setup. The clerks care about delivering a high quality of service and go the extra mile to foster the career development of their junior members.
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.
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.
Sally Hobson
Sally is an exceptionally responsive and approachable barrister, noted for her consistent availability and client-focused manner. She is a persuasive and assured advocate in court, combining strong oral advocacy with careful preparation. Beyond her advocacy, she brings a high level of tactical awareness to cases, offering clear, strategic advice and demonstrating sound judgment in complex or fast-moving situations.
Diana Wilson
Diana Wilson is tenacious and very hardworking. Robust in her dealings with other barristers. Very thorough.
Arthur Kendrick
Arthur Kendrick has a tremendous ability to take significant amounts of complex material, identify the relevant parts, and make that material accessible and comprehensible to a jury. He has a particular skill in POCA proceedings and can lead a judge and his opponent carefully through the material and the law until everyone in court agrees that his answer is the correct answer.
Tom Parker
Tom is an incredibly diligent and hard-working barrister. He has excellent client care skills, and clients immediately trust his judgment upon first meeting them. As well as his excellent client care skills, Tom's efficiency and attention to detail consistently impress me. Tom is able to work at an impressive speed under pressure. Tom will always make himself available to discuss cases at length, either on the telephone or in person. This ensures that working with Tom feels very much like the collaboration that the solicitor/barrister relationship should be, while maintaining his objectivity and independence of mind.