Nicholas Johnson KC
‘Nicholas is an outstanding jury advocate and tactician and is meticulous in preparation.’
At 7 Harrington Street, members have established expertise in handling the full range of criminal law matters. Nicholas Johnson KC prosecuted in the Lucy Letby case at trial and on appeal. Nigel Power KC, ‘a very strong advocate who will fight his client’s case as hard as it can be fought’ with ’a prodigious work ethic’, acted as defence counsel for one of the defendants in a case involving multi-handed voice over internet protocol minutes MTIC fraud. Jonathan Duffy acted for one defendant charged in a case concerning multi-handed people trafficking, and Philip Astbury was junior counsel for the prosecution in the case regarding the stabbing attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, in which three children were killed - the defendant, who was seventeen at the time of the offence and entered a guilty plea, received a minimum term of 52 years.
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- 'John Kilgallon is quite simply the best criminal clerk.'
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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.
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.
Philip Astbury
'Philip can remain calm under extreme pressure, which is impressive and vital in managing the case to a successful outcome.'
Jonathan Duffy
Alex Langhorn
Alaric Walmsley
Katy Appleton
‘Katy is diligent and hard-working. She is thorough in preparation and adaptable on her feet.’
Jamie Baxter
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.
Holly Menary
‘Holly is amazing. She is very keen, well organised, always up to speed in terms of the evidence and brilliant at using all relevant technology.’