Crime
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 3
Contact number
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Although more likely to be seen in financial crime cases, Cloth Fair maintains a general criminal practice, which it tends to with its customary skill and polish. Its highly renowned barristers can turn their hand to anything and are often selected to tackle sexual assault cases, representing famous people such as celebrities, politicians and athletes.
Dean Brown is the Director of Clerking.
Notable Practitioners
Former Senior Treasury Counsel John Kelsey-Fry KC is particularly well known for his representation of private clients, a number of whom are high-profile, in the most serious general crime and financial crime cases. Kelsey-Fry has been instructed in some of the most headline-grabbing matters of recent years, handling cases relating to homicide, corruption, perverting the course of justice and affray.
"John is one of the most established barristers at the Bar and one of the best. Working with him is inspirational and he is a trailblazer for business crime."
Ian Winter KC is an impressive and proactive practitioner who handles purely privately funded matters. His recent work includes advising on charges ranging from blackmail to allegations of sexual offences. Winter also has substantial experience in related areas such as financial crime and professional discipline.
"Ian has an outstanding reputation."