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Crime (general and fraud)

Jennifer Josephs KC

Jennifer Josephs KC

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Displaying ‘strength in depth and a wide variety of counsel’, St Philips Chambers remains the ’go-to set’ for advice on the full spectrum of serious criminal work. ‘Effective and robust cross-examiner’ Richard Atkins KC recently prosecuted a case involving a gang who, after attacking a rival’s home on consecutive nights, fatally hacked the rival’s father to death with machetes in broad daylight, resulting in convictions for all defendants for conspiracy to murder, two for murder, and one for manslaughter. Rebecca Wade KC, who is known for her ’calm and measured approach in advocacy’, successfully prosecuted a gang involved in the fatal stabbing of a man over an electric bike, raising issues around joint enterprise, loss of control, and property ownership, and concluded with multiple convictions for other defendants and a life sentence with a 25-year minimum term for the principal offender. ‘Excellent criminal barrister’ Tom Walkling KC  and Jennifer Josephs KC, who is widely praised for her ’flawlessly prepared, incisive and powerful cross-examination and legal submissions’ took silk in March 2025.
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Work Department

Crime

Position

Since starting her career at St Philips in 2000, Jennifer Josephs has established a busy practice as a popular and effective leading junior. She specializes in criminal law, appearing predominantly in the most serious and often high profile cases. She been appointed to the Prosecution approved list for offences of counter terrorism, serious and organized crime, rape and fraud as a grade 4 advocate, the highest level.

Jennifer is named as a Leading Junior in the Legal 500 and ranked in the Chambers UK Bar Guide.

She acts on behalf of the Prosecution and the Defence, being regularly instructed in cases involving multiple Defendants and complex conspiracies. She has particular experience of defending clients who are especially vulnerable, often through age or mental illness. She has a friendly and pragmatic approach, which wins the confidence of both lay and professional clients on both sides.  Notable cases have involved murder, firearms conspiracies, organized crime, money laundering and drug importation.

Jennifer is regularly invited to train local students, as well as being an approved advocacy trainer for the Midlands Circuit.

Career

Called to the Bar in 2000. Appointed King's Counsel 2025.

Memberships

Middle Temple; Criminal Bar Association; Midland Circuit.

Education

Newcastle upon Tyne University LLB (Hons) Law.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Andrew Rourke, Dan Zouch and Daniel Shriane are reliable, helpful and approachable.'
  • 'Daniel Shriane is exceptional.'
  • 'The clerks are extremely helpful and always do their best to assist where they can. Andrew Rourke can be relied on to sort out any issues that may arise.'
  • 'Hannah Rae is always helpful and approachable, particularly given the difficulties in court listings.'
  • 'St Philips Chambers is the premier set in the circuit.'
  • 'St. Philips is one of the strongest sets.'
  • 'St Philips Chambers is a top criminal set. It has strength in counsel, and you can always trust replacement counsel in those circumstances.'
  • 'St Philips is a good set with barristers of all levels.'