Owen Edwards KC
‘Owen is an outstanding criminal barrister.’
Linenhall Chambers
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Linenhall Chambers offers notable strength in depth across serious criminal work, both in prosecution and defence, spanning complex multi-handed murders, sexual offences, and drug conspiracies. Owen Edwards KC represented one of the defendants in a high-profile murder case involving the fatal stabbing and beating of a man in his own home. Simon Rogers secured a conviction in a case involving sexual activity with a mentally disordered person, with the defendant receiving a 14-year custodial sentence. Denise Fitzpatrick, praised for her ‘unflappable fairness of approach’, acted for a defendant accused of historic sexual offences alleged to have occurred during residential holidays for deaf children.
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- 'Linenhall Chambers is extremely helpful and accommodating.'
- 'Gareth Stickles and Ryan Turner are always on hand to assist.'
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.
Denise Fitzpatrick
‘Denise is extremely thorough in her preparation and approach to the case. She is approachable and always willing to assist with difficult questions or points of law.‘
Simon Rogers
‘Simon is an exceptional criminal barrister.’
Anna Pope
'Anna works incredibly hard and is calm yet forceful in court.'
James Coutts
Ryan Rothwell
‘Ryan always ensures clients understand the offences and proceedings. He is very good with clients who are vulnerable and have learning difficulties. He tailors his language to suit the individual and takes the time to listen to their concerns.’
Jade Tufail
Frances Willmott
‘Frances is a talented and thorough trial advocate. She has a reassuringly calm approach in court.’
Ember-Jade Wong
‘Ember is logical and methodical in her work, accepting briefs on various cases, from a simple case with one clear issue to more complicated and convoluted. She takes everything in her stride and is unwavering in doing so.’
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.
Amy Edwards
'Amy is a warm and personable advocate who can establish rapport with clients quickly. She is proactive and capable.'
Joshua Gorst
'Joshua demonstrates exceptional thoroughness. He is very knowledgeable.'
Laura Knightly
'Laura is extremely thorough in her preparation of cases. She is an excellent advocate.'
Tom McLoughlin
'Tom has an excellent rapport and manner with clients. He prepares cases extremely thoroughly and has an attractive manner when making submissions to the court.'