The 36 Group is widely praised as ‘a strong set of criminal practitioners who are adept at dealing with complex and serious matters’. ’First-rate trial advocate’ and crime group head Mary Prior KC is regularly instructed to prosecute and defend in high-profile and medically complex murder cases involving the deaths of children – she recently prosecuted the mother and stepfather of a ten-month-old who died after physical abuse compared by a pathologist to a multi-storey fall; the stepfather was convicted of murder and the mother of causing or allowing the death of a child. Claire Fraser is recognised as ‘an engaging and fluent advocate whose style endears herself to juries’. Lisa Hardy recently defended a man acquitted on charges of with unlawful act manslaughter , having allegedly spiked his date's vape fluid with a lethal dose of painkiller oxycodone. Arthur Kendrick’s burgeoning practice covers organised crime, homicide and fraud cases.
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- 'Michelle Simpson leads an impressive team who are always keen to assist and find solutions to any problem.'
- 'The 36 Group is a standout chambers. The breadth of the work they do means that they are able to assist with almost any case that arises with a selection of excellent barristers to choose from. The clerking team is second to none. Michelle Simpson runs a tight ship which results in excellent service. You cannot go wrong with the 36 Group.'
- 'The clerks are always helpful and usually respond on the day.'
- '36 Crime is a strong set of criminal practitioners who are adept at dealing with complex and serious matters, supported by a particularly professional and pro-active clerks' room.'
- 'The 36 Group is a long-established set of chambers that has a powerful team of criminal barristers who prosecute and defend in serious and complex criminal cases throughout the Midlands, as well as nationally.'
- 'The 36 Group is the pre-eminent set in the East Midlands.'
- 'The 36 Group is an excellent set of chambers with an especially strong presence in the Midlands.'
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Leading silks
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Leading juniors
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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.
