Crime - Northern (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
The barristers at 9 St John Street offer expertise spanning a wide range of criminal matters. Members are routinely instructed by major defence firms in the region, as well as the Crown Prosecution Service. Areas of strength for the team include serious crimes such as rape and sexual offences, with recent instructions including the defence of historic child sexual offences. The team is also regularly instructed in homicides and large drugs conspiracies. The set's barristers have experience of appearing in the magistrates' and Crown courts, at inquests and in appellate proceedings.
Chris Swannis the criminal senior clerk.
Notable Practitioners
Jaime Hamilton KC undertakes a broad range of criminal work on behalf of both the prosecution and defence. His experience encompasses cases concerning murder, sexual offences, distribution of drugs and fraud.
Helen Longworth has a strong crime practice with a mixture of serious and violent crime. She has expertise handling sexual offences and acts for both the defence and the prosecution.
