23ES has a strong reputation for its expertise across the full spectrum of criminal law. Bob Sastry, a ‘go-to barrister’ with ’sharply honed advocacy skills’, recently acted in a drug conspiracy case involving a defendant accused of travelling to North America to import Class A drugs into the UK. ‘Tenacious advocate’ Daniel Lister represented a defendant in a multi-handed case of robbery and kidnapping, where violence was used against a vulnerable cryptocurrency trader to force the transfer of over £600,000 worth of assets.
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- 'Wayne King is a class act in the clerks' room.'
- 'Sean Hulston and Wayne King ensure that instructing solicitors receive a high level of service from the barristers in chambers.'
- 'The clerks offer a top-tier service. Wayne King goes out of his way to help and always knows how to recommend the right barrister for the case.'
- '23 Essex Street has an excellent variety of barristers.'
- '23 Essex Street is a fantastic set.'
- '23 Essex Street offer a great wealth of experience defending criminal matters.'
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