Heath Edwards
‘Heath is an excellent advocate. He can put clients at ease, regardless of their background and provide insightful advice. On his feet, he is unflappable.’
9 Park Place has ‘a wide range of counsel of all levels’, with members regularly instructed in serious prosecution and defence work, including terrorism, murder, drug offences, and sexual crimes. Heath Edwards has a broad practice, frequently defending in complex, multi-handed organised crime cases and is ’a superb advocate, quickly getting to grips with a case and conducting persuasive cross-examination’. Owen Williams, known as ‘a tenacious advocate’, is currently representing a defendant in an ongoing murder trial. Matthew Cobbe is praised as ’a robust and tenacious advocate’, bringing strength and determination to his criminal defence work.
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Testimonials
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- 'Nigel East and Sam Johnson are very proactive.'
- 'The clerking is excellent, particularly Sam Johnson and Nigel East, who are well organised.'
- 9 Park Place has a dependable clerking team.'
- 'The clerks are very accommodating and happy to assist.'
- '9 Park Place is the most experienced criminal set.'
- '9 Park Place is easy to deal with and good at providing counsel of choice.'
Lawyers
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.
Owen Williams
‘Owen is the go-to barrister for high-end criminal defence. He has a great grasp of detail and an excellent working relationship.’
Matthew Cobbe
'Matthew is very well respected. He is very responsive and well-organised, knowing the ins and outs of his cases.'
Matthew Roberts
'Matthew is a silk-worthy advocate. His logical submissions hold the attention of the jury and respect of the judiciary.'