Crime

Henry Blaxland KC is a tremendous defence specialist who attracts plaudits from market commentators for his dedication and attention to detail. A master of both serious crime and fraud cases, he comes particularly highly recommended for his expertise in terrorism matters and for his ability as an appellate advocate.

Henry is a leading KC in appeals works and highly respected by the senior judiciary.

James Scobie KC is a highly well-regarded barrister whose practice encompasses murder and manslaughter cases, as well as those relating to sexual offences. He also has vast experience of handling gang-related matters and cases involving prison murders, knife crime and deadly weapons. Many of the matters he undertakes attract significant media interest.

He is a most in-demand silk, he is extremely hard-working and totally dedicated to his cases.

He is incredibly dedicated, devoted and he effortlessly puts himself in the position of the client to be an effective advocate.

He lives and breathes the case and he's outstanding in court.

Stephen Kamlish KC is a hard-working practitioner who has regularly been instructed in some of the most high-profile and serious crime cases this century. He is a specialist in handling murder and terrorism cases.

Stephen is a very hard-hitting silk.

Alex Rose is a well-respected junior who is often instructed in serious general crime matters. He is sought out for instruction by solicitors due to his expertise in complex homicide and terrorism cases.

Alex is an outstanding barrister who is meticulous and extremely hard-working. He leaves no stone unturned and has a forensic approach. He is tenacious and an absolute pleasure to work with.

He is a good jury advocate who has a great manner with clients and is really well respected.

Catherine Oborne has a very strong defence practice, and takes on a broad array of complex briefs. She has experience of handling terrorism cases as well as those relating to homicide and sexual offences.

Catherine is very clever, relentlessly hard-working and tactical.

Clare Wade KC provides expert representation to defendants facing a range of serious allegations. She is particularly experienced in defending vulnerable women accused of murder.

She's phenomenal. She goes above and beyond on every single case and has brilliant client care. She is knowledgeable and excellent with expert witnesses.

Clare is the most intelligent person in any court room. She distils the most complex legal issues and explains them in easy language. Her preparation is thorough and her advocacy truly formidable.

Peter Wilcock KC is an established criminal defence practitioner whose practice encompasses the full range of serious offences. He makes regular appearances at the Old Bailey.

Peter leaves no stone unturned and has a wide knowledge of the law.

He has an approachable style with clients, yet is robust in his advice. He is fearless in his advocacy and has meticulous command of the evidence and understanding of forensics and expert evidence.

He has enormous intellect and strategic capacity, is committed to the best client care and has excellent advocacy skills.

Joint Head of Chambers Rajiv Menon KC is often instructed in multi-handed murders attracting significant press interest. He defends across a broad range of serious crime matters and regularly handles appellate work.

Rajiv is a force to be reckoned with. He is a fighter who has an exceptional and booming presence in court.

Rajiv is hard-working, proactive and always well-prepared. He stands up for his clients in pursuance of the best possible outcome. He is liked by clients and juries and respected by judges and peers.

He is a very bright and inventive advocate.

Daniel is an excellent advocate who really cares about the client and instructing solicitors.

His legal knowledge is phenomenal and his client care is equally incredible. This is matched by his exceptional tactical decision-making and tenacity.

He is very experienced and has the ability to bewitch a jury. His manner inspires confidence in everybody.

He is very good at engaging with lay clients and his communication skills are really exceptional. He is Mr Smooth and his advocacy is difficult to resist.

His passion, commitment and capacity for work is incredibly impressive.

He is an outstanding advocate. He is detailed, driven, logical yet profoundly empathetic and juries trust him and he gets results for clients.

Keir is a top-drawer advocate. He is diligent, passionate and ably combines pragmatism and idealism to build momentum. He has excellent leadership skills and demonstrates vision and purpose.

She is very able in explaining difficult concepts to vulnerable clients and highly respected by both the court and her peers.

Anya is a quality performer.

His commitment to cases and clients is unquestionable, coupled with his knowledge and expertise. He is tenacious and has a passion for justice and fairness.

Davis is a very hard-working silk with a brilliant eye for detail and phenomenal knowledge of the law.

He is brilliant and is relentless in the best possible way, leaving clients extremely happy.

Dexter is a safe and experienced advocate.

Emma is fearless when it comes to taking on complex and sensitive cases, with forensic attention to detail. She is great to work with, is incredibly responsive and she instils confidence in clients.

She understands clients' concerns very well and is able to get to the heart of a matter quickly. She is bright, strategic, articulate and engaging with clients and can always be relied on.

Clients implicitly trust her and she instantly builds a bond with them. She is dedicated to achieving the right result and leaves no stone unturned.

Hossein is a silk, junior barrister and solicitor all rolled into one. He is an extraordinary advocate who is fearless and never stops fighting.

He is knowledgeable, accessible and very approachable. He is exceptional with clients and and in his ability to handle complex situations.

He inspires confidence and belief in every client he represents.

Peter is the archetype of a jury advocate.

Tom is a very hard-working and intelligent barrister.

She's a very good barrister and gets down to the nitty gritty of the material.

Helen is approachable, proactive and robust. She can get to grips with large volumes of material and advise the client on the strength of the evidence and the elements of complex offences.

Helen is an absolute fighter. She is a passionate, calm and caring advocate. Her hard work, attention to detail and skill ensure the very best for each person she represents.

Nerida is a very strong trial advocate who is able to make excellent tactical decisions. She delivers extremely compelling and persuasive closing speeches.

He is very good on the law and in court.

Owen has a top legal mind and is the go-to barrister for protest and human rights cases.

Owen is very committed and very good with clients. He is a thoughtful and capable jury advocate.

Christian is excellent.

Mark is a smooth operator. He is a real class act in court and has razor-sharp instincts.

Michael is an extremely hard-working and talented barrister who is fantastic with clients and a pleasure to work with.

Russell is clever, hard-working and a joy to work with on any case.

He's very intellectual and good with complex points of law. He is highly persuasive in front of judges and very good at presenting complex arguments.

Russell is an impressive barrister. He is hard-working, calm and a persuasive advocate who works tirelessly to ensure the very best outcome for his clients.

Catherine has an impressive ability to pick up a large volume of evidence and get across it on short notice. She is very good at presenting the case, very hard-working and has good client management.