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New Park Court Chambers

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The criminal team at New Park Court Chambers‘ ’depth of expertise and knowledge is second to none‘. In recent work for the group, the ’impressive‘ Nicholas Lumley KC defended a woman from Teesside who was charged under the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act with carrying out an illegal abortion on herself during the first UK Covid-19 lockdown; Cox was found not guilty after prosecutors offered no evidence. In a separate matter, the ’very personable‘ Nicholas de la Poer KC successfully prosecuted a man who was convicted of attempting to collect information useful for terrorism; the defendant was alleged to have been filming security arrangements around an Iranian dissident television station based in Chiswick. Among the juniors, Adam Birkby’s ‘command of a case is almost unrivalled’ and Eleanor Fry is ‘tenacious and persuasive’. The senior end of the team was recently bolstered by Tom Storey KC‘s elevation to silk in March 2024.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Teresa Pugh provides a first class service.'
  • 'The team of clerks are always dependable and friendly.'
  • 'New Park Court is a top-flight set.'
  • 'The depth of expertise and quality advocates is what provides significant confidence to defence solicitors.'
  • 'A fantastic chambers of top quality advocates.'
  • 'Strong set across the board.'

Lawyers

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.

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Paul Greaney KC
Paul is a brilliant lawyer.'
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Nicholas Lumley KC
An incredibly skilled and talented advocate. He commands the attention of the courtroom.'
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Alistair MacDonald KC
His reputation precedes him. Judges will listen to him no matter the difficulties in the case.'
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Simon Kealey KC
Simon's advocacy is first class - a smiling assassin.'
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Jason Pitter KC
Jason is a fantastic, extremely well-respected silk.’

2025 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.

2024 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.

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Tom Storey KC
Tom has a calm and wholly unflappable demeanour. His approach to cross-examination reflects his highly impressive and wholly professional approach to his cases.'

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.

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Adam Birkby
He is a hugely talented courtroom advocate, being both succinct and persuasive. Judges love him.'
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Chloe Hudson
A focussed junior who stands her ground.'