187 Chambers

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• 187 Chambers is one of the leading criminal sets, combining exceptional advocacy with a genuinely collegiate ethos. The breadth and quality of its members mean that chambers are well equipped to handle the most serious and complex criminal cases while maintaining the highest standards across its entire practice. The clerks are proactive, accessible, and commercially astute, consistently going the extra mile for instructing solicitors. Chambers has a strong culture of collaboration and professional development, making it a standout set with a bright future.
• 187 is a set that consistently punches above a first-glance assessment of its weight. The range of work taken on by members is impressively broad, with strength in depth from some top-flight silks (such as Gideon Cammerman KC) through to standout juniors like Greg Unwin and Rebecca Lee, down to up-and-comers like Liam Edwards, Alfred Underwood, and Danielle Byford.
• This is a well-known and punchy set of criminal practitioners who are all excellent operators in criminal law.
• Supportive clerks who always ensure that they provide suitable counsel, often at short notice and on occasions where private funding needs to be discussed. They are very realistic and reasonable in the fees they quote. There are out-of-office contacts should an emergency arise, which is very helpful.
• They have a new professional and proactive clerk in Tom Parker.
• Every member is formidable in their own right—sharp minds, disciplined advocates, and masters of criminal law.

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.

2

Mozammel Hossain KC

A fantastic advocate who is excellent with juries and clients. He absorbs all the information and material in the case, knowing it inside and out. He pours his soul into each case. He is silk, very much in demand and with an international practice.

3

Jason Bartfeld KC

His advocacy is very effective, whether to the judge or jury. It is always on point and very persuasive. He has the talent for combining legal knowledge with tactical acumen, wrapped up in a very user-friendly presentation. In short, he is an excellent Silk!

3

Richard Christie KC

Richard’s attention to detail and hard work are second to none. He leaves no stone unturned in fighting for our clients and always works the case from every angle to get the best for the client.

4

Nicholas Rhodes KC

Mr. Rhodes KC has acquired decades of experience coupled with excellent client care. He’s dynamic, incisive, and has an ability to see the moving parts in a trial before they even start moving. He is the acme of persuasion.

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.

2

Greg Unwin

Greg Unwin is a first-class lawyer whose advocacy is consistently impressive. He has excellent legal judgment, sound forensic instincts, and a persuasive advocacy style.

3

Rebecca Lee

Rebecca Lee is an exceptional barrister. From the very outset of receiving instructions, Ms. Lee is forensic in her preparation of a case. She robustly defends her clients with real success both in her careful and considered preparation and in her trial advocacy.

3

Daniel Kersh

3

Neil Fitzgibbon

3

Simon Gladwell

3

Liam Edwards

Liam Edwards is a class act. He is calm under pressure and fearlessly advances his client's case.

3

Adam Butler

An incredible capacity for work. Fantastic with clients. An excellent legal brain.

3

Alfred Underwood

I would say that Alfred's strengths are his attention to detail, his intelligence, and sound judgment. I am not aware of any weaknesses.

4

Avirup Chaudhuri

4

Peter Guest

Peter Guest brings his immense experience to bear on the most difficult and complex lengthy serious criminal trials, with incisive judgment and excellent strategic leadership. He is a masterly cross-examiner: authoritative and fearless with an intimidating ability to keep all the facts of the case in his head.

4

Donal Lawler

4

Greg Wedge

Greg Wedge is very committed and dedicated. He is focused and eloquent. He is able to accurately judge the temperament of a sensitive situation.

Rising stars

Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.

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George Penny

A polite and calm advocate. Quick-thinking and not easily flustered.

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Robert Levack

Calm, measured, and fair advocate.