Richard Christie KC
‘Richard has an incredible attention to detail. He can absorb a complicated case in a short time and draw out key points.’
Members of 187 Chambers are recognised for their ‘great strength and depth’ in tackling complex and high-profile criminal matters, including homicide, drug trafficking, and organised crime. Richard Christie KC, whose ’attention to detail and hard work are second to none’, is highly regarded for his expertise across the full spectrum of criminal law. He is particularly praised for ‘leaving no stone unturned in fighting for his clients’. Peter Guest recently secured an acquittal for a teenager charged with attempted murder in a case involving a stabbing incident. Neil Fitzgibbon continues to build on his strong track record, regularly defending clients in a wide range of serious criminal cases.
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Testimonials
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- 'The clerks are excellent, particularly Steve Wright and Tom Parker.'
- 'The clerks are down to earth. Steph Shaylor and Theresa Tyler are hands-on and do everything to accommodate cases.'
- 'Theresa Tyler and Steph Shaylor are highly professional and easy to work with.'
- 'Clerks are very straightforward and helpful, always clear in what work they can and cannot assist with.'
- '187 Chambers is an amazing criminal set known for its wealth of barristers, who deal with different cases.' '187 Chambers comprises highly skilled and dedicated criminal defence barristers, who are approachable and easy to work with in this challenging area of law.'
- '187 Chambers is a great set with a good variety of counsel strong in all areas.'
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.
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.
Emma Nash
‘Emma is thoroughly well-prepared and is an exceptionally experienced advocate.’
Matthew Bagnall
‘Matthew has an incredibly strong courtroom presence and is known for his meticulous attention to detail and expertise in defending cases. His skill in cross-examining witnesses is widely recognised. He is very down-to-earth, approachable and a tenacious advocate in court.’
Peter Guest
Donal Lawler
‘Donal is an excellent junior. He is meticulous in his preparation of the most complex of cases.’
James Onalaja
‘James' main strength is his tenacity in following particular leads. His attitude to his cases is to leave no stone unturned in his pursuit of the best outcome for his client.’
Neil FitzGibbon
‘Neil is fearless and has clear thinking. He is well-prepared and professional.’
Liam Edwards
‘Liam is a fantastically hardworking and bright individual.’
Daniel Kersh
‘Daniel consistently demonstrates a masterful grasp of the briefs, a highly forensic approach to addressing case issues, a good rapport with clients and compelling advocacy skills.’
Tom Worden
'Tom is a measured and thoughtful barrister. He is very diligent and hard-working.'