Castle Gate Chambers
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‘A go-to local chambers’ with ’a good group of barristers’, Castle Gate Chambers handles both prosecution and defence in serious crime matters, including murder, sexual offences, and drug conspiracies. Andrew Vout KC, noted for being ‘very diligent in preparation’, recently secured convictions against five gang members for the murder of one of their own. ’An excellent tactician and a fantastic jury advocate’, James Horne KC has ‘the ability to grasp the issues in a case swiftly, and confidently navigate clients through any difficulties’ and is renowned for defending clients in high-profile and complex murder cases. Laura Pitman, whose ’advocacy skills make her stand out’, has established expertise in handling cases of homicide, large-scale drug conspiracies and serious violence. ‘A skilled and measured advocate’, Laura Hocknell is currently prosecuting a seven-handed conspiracy involving the supply of Class A and B drugs and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, with defendants using rented Airbnbs across the country as bases for drug preparation and distribution.
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- 'The clerk's room is well run by Richard Pell. He is personable, reliable and always on hand with an ability to help.'
- 'Richard Pell runs the clerks' room superbly. He leads by example, is responsive, switched on, and personable.'