Crime

Jane Bickerstaff KC is a hard-working and dedicated silk who is regularly instructed in high-profile criminal cases and handles both defence and prosecution work. She is highly regarded for her expertise in sexual offences.

"Jane is one of the best silks around. Her preparation is meticulous and she helps cases reach a swift and successful conclusion."

"She is fantastic. She has really persuasive and charming advocacy and is fantastic in conference."

Abbas Lakha KC is a specialist defence advocate, respected for his jury advocacy and highly experienced in handling complex homicides and drugs offences, as well as fraud cases. He is also particularly familiar with the intricacies of appellate work and historic cases.

"Abbas is a very effective silk who is business-minded and hardworking."

"He is supremely hardworking and his advocacy is just phenomenal."

"Anthony is an excellent barrister and has great presence in court."

"Justin is thorough and efficient."

"He's got a beautiful manner with the jury; he's articulate, engaging and someone that all peers and those who work with him admire."

"Max is really proactive and great with clients."

"Max has great authority in court and presents cases to convince the jury very well."

"Ruth is a blue chip trial lawyer and absolutely tenacious."

"Her legal arguments are clear and accurate. She wins over judges and juries, and is staggeringly efficient and reliable."

"Sean is a rare advocate who knows the case inside out."

"He works really hard, prepares meticulously and is a real tactician."

"He is a truly brilliant barrister."

"Tessa is very tenacious and her case preparation is second to none. She is reliable, versatile and provides very sound advice."

"She is an absolute machine who does incredible amounts of work and has incredible methods. She has the most supportive presence and is an amazing thinker."

"Tessa is an all-rounder across crime and a first-rate advocate."

"Tessa is smart, tactical and diligent."

"She is hardworking, committed and has good judgement."

"Corinne is an excellent advocate who has good rapport with clients."

"She has excellent attention to detail and she delivers results."

"Corinne is a very good all-rounder. She is always well prepared and has well thought-out arguments."

"Daniel is the perfect advocate with impressive intellectual abilities but with the common touch."

"Graeme is a people person and can get most of what he wants because of how genuinely pleasant and charming he is."

"Peter is brilliant in court and provides excellent advice. His work is of excellent quality."

"Will is solid in court."