Crime

Aisling Byrnes is an excellent junior who attracts praise from observers for her handling of factually sensitive and emotive cases, and is noted for her sympathetic dealings with vulnerable clients. She focuses her practice on all areas of serious crime and has particular expertise in sexual offences and domestic violence cases.

Aisling Byrnes is an excellent junior who attracts praise for her handling of factually sensitive and emotive cases, and is noted for her sympathetic dealings with vulnerable clients. She focuses her practice on all areas of serious crime and has particular expertise in sexual offences and domestic violence cases.

"She is a standout advocate and one of the strongest senior barristers at the bar."

"Aisling is a highly skilled barrister with excellent client care skills. She provides clear vision for a case and provides representation at the highest standard."

"She is a really impressive, experienced and effective practitioner."

Dominic Thomas boasts a wealth of experience of both leading and acting as sole junior in serious homicide proceedings. He appears on behalf of the defence both at trial and on appeal.

"Dominic is a high calibre, excellent advocate with very good judgement."

"He is a very skilled advocate and will charm any jury when required. He always knows what the client needs and will ensure that the client's best foot is put forward."

"He has a good eye for detail and fights hard for his clients."

George Carter-Stephenson KC is a well-regarded silk who specialises as a defence advocate in criminal, regulatory and fraud matters. He has vast experience across a broad spectrum of criminal matters, including complex murder and conspiracy to commit murder cases.

"George runs a trial like his own show. He is masterful and impressive."

Jeremy Dein KC is an incredibly capable defence practitioner who specialises in serious matters including murder, terrorism and organised crime. He is often entrusted with high-profile cases that have attracted significant media attention. Dein has significant appellate experience and is known for his sure touch when dealing with vulnerable defendants with mental illness.

"Jeremy is without doubt the most impressive advocate I have ever instructed. His commitment to his clients is second to none and his advocacy is mesmerising."

"Jeremy is a fighter and no case is too complex for him. He works tirelessly to ensure the right outcome."

"He is an excellent counsel and very good at interacting with clients. He provides very helpful and succinct advice, is very engaging and a great advocate."

Paul Hynes KC is regularly instructed in very serious, complex and high-profile criminal matters. He focuses his practice on criminal defence and regularly appears in heavyweight crime cases including those relating to terrorism, firearms and violent criminal offences.

"Paul is a good advocate and a very compelling cross-examiner."

"He is a go-to silk for serious complex trials and is one of the best jury advocates. He is really good with judges and a real all-rounder."

"Paul is an incredible silk."

Paul Mendelle KC is a respected and impressive silk with extensive experience of the most serious and high-profile criminal cases. He has handled numerous murder cases, including those relating to gangland warfare, as well as a number of corruption-related matters.

"Paul is a top-notch practitioner who has a lot of steel behind him. He will take on and push complex cases, he always keeps extremely calm and is very logical in his thought process and presentation."

Tyrone Smith KC is an impressive silk who routinely acts in murder, manslaughter, drugs and all manner of other serious criminal cases. He is particularly noted for his skill in motor manslaughter matters, and is an expert in telecommunications evidence.

"He is a fantastic advocate who is practical and his sense of humour makes him likeable to juries."

"He gets straight to the point, is very incisive and makes a terrific speech."

"Tyrone is a really well-regarded and effective barrister who fights for his clients."

"He is a very good practitioner and has dogged persistence on behalf of his clients."

Arlette Piercy is a highly experienced and trusted junior who accepts instructions exclusively in criminal defence cases, especially those relating to serious violence such as murder, attempted murder and armed robbery. Gang-related crimes in particular are a feature of her practice.

"Arlette is a safe pair of hands."

Ben Smitten is a sought-after junior who acts exclusively as a criminal defence advocate and adviser in murder, large-scale fraud and serious organised crime cases. He also frequently defends UK nationals charged with criminal offences in other jurisdictions. Smitten mainly accepts privately funded cases unless the matter is of public importance, such as the inquest and criminal proceedings arising from the Hillsborough stadium disaster.

"If you need a junior, he's the go-to. His advocacy is always spot on and he has a unique ability to drive a coach and horses through every prosecution case he works on."

"Ben is a thoroughly prepared barrister who will always provide a great service to his clients."

"He is immensely likeable, hardworking and he has great written work that is focused, short and clear."

David Wood is a well-respected junior who is often instructed in crime and regulatory matters. He has experience handling serious crime cases such as murder, theft and drug-related matters.

"David is a punchy and powerful advocate. He makes points very clearly and succinctly and is a very tactical barrister."

Jeffrey Israel undertakes a variety of defence work, often acting on high-profile and sensitive cases. He has experience representing individuals accused of offences of a sexual and violent nature, some of which have attracted media attention.

"Jeffrey has an affable manner with the jury and establishes a good rapport with the client."

"He is impressive and very hardworking."

Accomplished junior Michael Neofytou is regularly instructed to defend complex gang-related murder and drugs cases. He routinely acts as leading junior in serious criminal trials.

"Michael is very impressive, and an experienced and polished performer."

"Michael is a charming jury advocate and his written work is first-class. He always ensures that he is well prepared and will go the extra mile when providing services to clients."

Paul Keleher KC is highly experienced in all areas of crime, including cases relating to terrorism, drug trafficking, fraud, serious violence and sexual abuse. Keleher is skilled at dealing with complex evidence and disclosure issues.

"Paul is a stiletto blade merchant. He is very astute and a proper details man. He's a dyed-in-the-wool defender with the ability of a prosecutor when it comes to cut throat cases."

"Emma has very good client care. She looks after the clients and works very hard to win a case."

"Lisa is an unbelievable advocate. She exudes confidence and knowledge whenever she walks into a courtroom and gets to the crux of a matter incredibly quickly,"

"Lisa is an incredibly bright lawyer and a highly skilled advocate who is formidable in court."

"She is a great barrister and her representation of clients is exceptional. She is dedicated and committed to advocating her clients' interests to the fullest extent."

"Peter is a master of strategy and delivers with utmost finesse. His cross-examination is exemplary."

"Sebastian is very effective in communicating his approach. He is forthright, clear and compelling."

"She provides outstanding client care by thoroughly explaining the case details to her clients and provides excellent representation in court."

"She is very charming and has a very good manner."

"He is a very impressive speaker and knows the subject extremely well."

"John will always take on any challenge and give it his all."

"Laurie is outstanding and an incredibly powerful advocate. She makes measured, sensible and tactical decisions while gaining the complete trust of her client."

"Laurie has a captivating style and knows how to make a jury pay attention. She gives good speeches and leaves a good impression in court."

"Her advocacy is second to none. She is fearless and great on her feet."

"He has a very charming manner with the jury and is an explosive cross-examiner and really quick on his feet."

"Michael is very good on the written work and doesn't hold any punches."

"Osman's a very good practitioner and has such a good demeanour with the jury."

"He is wonderful with client care."

"Chantel is a rising star and has excellent client care skills."

"She is reliable and dovetailed expertly with leading counsel."

"She is a fine advocate who always ensures the highest level of service is provided to those that instruct her."

"Kerrie is a very impressive junior barrister. She is incredibly bright and fantastic with clients."

"Beth is incredibly good with clients and extremely personable."