QEB Hollis Whiteman has an established reputation as ‘one of the best sets out there that is packed with excellence from top to bottom’. Crispin Aylett KC led the prosecution of several individuals charged with the abduction, torture and murder of well-known Turkish DJ, Koray Alpergin, kidnapped in Tottenham alongside his girlfriend over money he owed. Jocelyn Ledward KC took silk in April 2024. Ali Bajwa KC’s broad practice covers major murder and sexual offences cases. Philip Stott prosecuted former barrister Henry Hendron, who was convicted of encouraging the commission of offences, namely seeking to purchase methamphetamine from clients themselves facing drugs charges – Hendron was imprisoned for fourteen months, and in separate disciplinary proceedings subsequently disbarred.
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- 'Chris Emmings and Faye Patis are two of the best clerks around. They are a fantastic team. They have integrity, good sense, initiative and nous.'
- 'The clerks have an incredible work ethic and a brilliant attitude to work. They are proactive in every way, quickly providing solutions to problems. They are all extremely profession and no one ever lets the team down. Chris Emmings is exceptional. He has his finger on the pulse with an excellent knowledge of the needs of instructing solicitors. David O'Sullivan has a fantastic, approachable and friendly demeanour.'
- 'Sam Window is excellent: organised, easy to deal with and helpful. If he is unavailable and you are told he will call you back, he does. He knows his barristers' diaries well and knows his solicitors' needs just as well.'
- 'Faye Stimpson is always fantastic. She is a superstar.'
- 'QEB are a wonderful set full of heavy hitters. They are regularly instructed on the most serious of offences and undertake a breadth of work in many areas of crime and regulatory work. Their barristers are often appointed to judicial positions or made KCs because they are exceptional.'
- 'QEB Hollis Whiteman is in the very top tier of criminal sets.'
- 'QEB Hollis Whiteman stands out as a beacon of legal excellence, embodying a profound commitment to precision and innovation and high-quality advocacy and written work. Their approach to complex legal matters is marked by a rare blend of astute analysis and creative problem-solving. Their reputation for integrity and client-centered service is well deserved.'
- 'QEB Hollis Whiteman is an excellent set for criminal defence work, which is why they are a number one choice. The standard of counsel is unbeatable.'
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