Crime

Patrick Gibbs KC is one of the most highly regarded advocates across all areas of serious crime work. He has been instructed in some of the most significant cases in recent years, from bribery and corruption to high profile sexual offence trials.

"He is a highly impressive advocate with both the jury and the court. He has a sharp mind and can assimilate evidence with care and speed."

"Patrick is particularly strong as an advocate, fantastically persuasive and beautifully smooth."

"He is a quintessential jury advocate and is very smooth and completely charming."

"Patrick is absolutely brilliant and is a magician in terms of his communication to a jury. He is the best mitigator and his advocacy is outstanding."

Alisdair Williamson KC acts in a wide range of criminal proceedings and regularly appears in some of the most complex and high-profile cases. Recent work of significance includes serious sexual offences and homicide cases.

"His judgement, preparation and cross-examinations are exceptional. He is a consummate practitioner and an absolutely brilliant advocate who is right at the top of the bar."

"Alisdair is very likeable and stays on top of the small details."

Hugh Davies KC is an accomplished barrister considered to be a rare beast because of his uncommonly broad practice that spans criminal, civil and regulatory law. He enjoys market recognition particularly for his representation of police officers, and has gained national acclaim for his broader work and expertise in matters concerning child exploitation.

"He is extremely authoritative and objective in his judgement and approach."

Neil Saunders is a leading junior who is extremely well respected by peers and solicitors alike. He both prosecutes and defends all areas of serious crime and fraud, and regularly appears in cases that receive significant publicity.

"He's a brilliant strategist and a very good choice for complicated and difficult matters."

"Neil Saunders is knowledgeable and gets to the heart of the issue with the client and the court. He is fantastic."

William Emlyn Jones KC is a recent silk with experience of both prosecuting and defending criminal trials, and someone with a flourishing private practice. He has significant expertise in complex and high-profile murder trials, and also undertakes challenging terrorism work. As Senior Treasury Counsel, he has undertaken a number of high-profile cases before the Central Criminal Court.

"He is an absolute blue-chip prosecutor andmassively respected. He is aformidable adversary and has got steely determination and will do all he can to get results."

"He is absolutely terrific and exceptionally talented. He is good natured and a very impressive advocate."

Michael Borrelli KC specialises in complex defence work and has been instructed in some of the highest-profile criminal cases in recent times. He is particularly experienced in defending those charged with homicide offences that have attracted significant media attention. Borrelli is also expert in handling drug-related cases and misconduct in public office offences, as well as matters concerning gangs and youth crime. He is a member of the Bar in Northern Ireland.

"Michael is a good cross-examiner. He is extremely hardworking, confident and very eloquent."

Michael Bromley-Martin KC is distinguished by his superior advocacy skills and boasts vast experience across all areas of serious crime along with niche expertise in assisting police officers charged with criminal proceedings. He has a great deal of experience handling serious criminal matters such as murder and burglary, and has particular skill when it comes to sexual offences.

"He is one of the pre-eminent tacticians at the bar."

"He is one of the best jury advocates. He could persuade you it's dark in the middle of the day."

"Michael is bright, charming and a deadly advocate in cross-examination."

"He is highly experienced, he has great judgement and he is very hard-working."

"He is extremely bright and he writes beautifully. He is quietly persuasive and commands attention."

"Luke is an excellent advocate."

"He has exceptional judgement and is a fantastic leader. He is lethally sharp."

"He is an outstanding advocate and has the best temperament in court. He is calm, charming and adored by juries."

"He is an exceptional and unique talent, and very charming with juries and judges."

"He is excellent in front of a jury and has the perfect balance of humour, intimacy, and seriousness that leaves people in the palm of his hand."

"He is a very effective and talented advocate."

"He is a great advocate. No one makes a closing speech as well as he does."

"She is really blessed, with superb judgement and legal knowledge and any client is very lucky to have her in their corner."

"Eva provides an excellent service."

"Guy is an astute tactician with great commercial awareness and good client care skills. He is also an excellent jury advocate."

"Heather is excellent. She is great in court, on paper and with clients."

"Nicholas is unflappable. He is always two pages ahead of the prosecution and shows real empathy with lay clients."

"Nothing fazes Nichoals. He has great mastery of technology and a great ability to process information to provide cool, calm advice."

"He is incredibly bright and a collaborative team player."

"Patrick is very good on unusual points and gives good advice."

"Patrick is just incredibly talented. He has excellent advocacy and his paperwork is on a different level."

"Richard is one of the best jury advocates at the Bar."

"Kevin is highly thought of in police defence work and in terms of black letter law, he is second to none."

"In a cross-examination, he wields a rapier. He is understated but forensically so effective."

"She is a star in the making. She regularly surpasses the abilities of more experienced counsel, is exceptionally well-prepared and has a fantastic legal mind."

"She relates to clients and juries well and is a bold advocate. She is enthusiastic, committed and shines as a bright junior."