Crime

Richard Onslow is a very experienced senior junior who has appeared at tribunals ranging from local magistrates' courts all the way up to the Privy Council. He handles a broad spectrum of serious criminal cases including drug and sexual offences, human trafficking and violent crime, and also takes on police disciplinary matters. He also handles firearms and shotgun appeals.

"He is a highly experienced counsel, who immediately commands respect and presents his case with great authority and presence. He is a very effective and fearless cross-examiner."

"He is very smooth and classy and always well prepared."

"Richard is brilliant and fights for his clients with great tenacity."

Tom Horder has a robust practice in regulatory offences which sees him instructed by a range of parties including public sector bodies, companies and private individuals. He also handles cases concerning violent crime and sexual abuse, as well as fraud and drug offences. Additionally, he has expertise in cases involving regulatory offences.

"Tom is a great barrister and a really accomplished advocate. He knows his stuff completely."

"Tom is very fair on tricky cases and he is exactly the barrister needed to take everyone through things and get to the facts."

Berenice Mulvanny is a well-respected criminal barrister with experience in cases involving sexual offences and child abuse. She is a Grade 4 RASSO prosecutor for the CPS.

"She is very talented and she has great client care skills and she is very respected by local judges."

Jodie Mittell is a well-regarded junior barrister recognised for her expert handling of rape, murder and drugs cases. She is a Level 4 CPS and specialist RASSO prosecutor, and is adept at handling vulnerable witnesses.

"Jodie is very hard-working and she runs very complex arguments."

"Jodie is always on top of her cases and on top of her brief. She is a very good barrister."

Nicholas Cotter has a general criminal and regulatory practice, with an emphasis on the Western Circuit and London. He has a track record of acting both for the prosecution and for the defence in cases involving fraud, organised crime, serious sexual offences and murder. His expertise also includes regulatory law, with particular experience handling environmental law and health and safety matters.

"Nicholas is regularly instructed due to the high standards he brings to every case. He has the ability to forensically analyse a case and advise on the strategy, which is invaluable."

"He is very smooth and suave and judges and juries love him. He knows exactly what to do and how to present his case."

Timothy Bradbury is a senior junior with a strong reputation for his skilful prosecutions on behalf of HMRC as well as other government bodies. He has expertise as a defender and prosecutor in all manner of tax cases, fraud and regulatory crime. He is also regularly instructed in serious crime cases, including those concerning major drugs conspiracies, rape and murder.

"Tim is an excellent advocate."

Nicholas Robinson exclusively defends in heavyweight and high-profile criminal cases. He acts in a variety of cases including murder, sexual offences and crimes against children as well as mortgage fraud and armed robbery. He also handles appeals against conviction from the Court of Appeal in Jamaica to the Privy Council.

"He is a smooth advocate who has a great way of speaking to the jury. He has a great practice."

Robert Grey is a senior junior who is regularly instructed in complex drugs, fraud and sexual offences cases. He both prosecutes and defends, and also offers specialist expertise in proceeds of crime. Some of his cases have gone on to be established Court of Appeal authorities.

Thomas Acworth is a sought-after junior with notable expertise in criminal defence work. His caseload includes murders, fraud and sexual abuse matters.

"He is very diligent. He approaches cases forensically and achieves very good results."

Thomas Evans boasts impressive experience acting as lead counsel in criminal proceedings and appearing in the Court of Appeal. His practice covers organised crime, charges of homicide, GBH and arson.

"Thomas is always fearless in the defence of his client and well prepared."