187 Chambers is a strong criminal set with depth in serious organised crime, homicide, and national security work. Richard Christie KC acts in an early EncroChat case involving large-scale cocaine supply and money laundering, and in a VHCC Russian espionage prosecution concerning a sophisticated state-linked surveillance network across Europe. Jason Bartfeld KC acts in a gang-related murder case involving a fatal stabbing and detailed CCTV analysis engaging joint enterprise principles. Mozammel Hossain KC acts in a multi-handed murder trial arising from a fatal North London street attack, involving contested joint enterprise liability, complex CCTV and forensic evidence, and allegations of coordinated group violence with disputed participation and self-defence.

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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.

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.

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.

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. He is highly respected by those who instruct him and has all the attributes required of a successful King’s Counsel. He is, in my view, very much silk in waiting.

Adam Butler

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

Liam Edwards

I’ve worked with Liam over a series of cases for a few years - he’s diligent, straightforward, and sensible. He is also honestly invested in his clients' best interests. I’ve prosecuted him in various matters, and he’s a pleasure to work with.

Neil Fitzgibbon

Daniel Kersh

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.

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.

Donal Lawler

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.

Avirup Chaudhuri

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.

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.

Robert Levack

Good set of good people. You can trust them to get the work done.

George Penny

I was impressed by the manner in which he handled his lay client. The defendant was clearly nervous and appeared to be difficult for the court staff. Mr. Penny was able to calm him down, communicate effectively, and ensure that his lay client relaxed sufficiently to be able to give evidence.

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