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Libertas Chambers is a virtual set with its London facilities at Old Bailey. The set has expanded considerably since its formation in 2020 and offers "very knowledgeable, skilful, great advocates" able to "cater to the needs of the client and solicitor." Barristers here frequently defend clients accused of the most serious crimes, including those involving infanticide, familicide, homicide and terrorism. It has specialist teams for human trafficking and modern slavery, and appellate cases. Recent cases have included the successful defence of former football player and manager Joey Barton, who was accused of assaulting the Barnsley manager, Daniel Stendel.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks at Libertas provide the best service - good old-fashioned clerking done right and well."
"Libertas has the best clerking team. Director of clerking Marc King especially has been fantastic in terms of his responsiveness and ensuring he always has someone of good quality in reserve."
"Libertas Chambers has an excellent clerking team who ensure that all cases and clients are well looked after."
"The clerks at Libertas provide the best service - good old-fashioned clerking done right and well."
"Libertas has the best clerking team. Director of clerking Marc King especially has been fantastic in terms of his responsiveness and ensuring he always has someone of good quality in reserve."
"Libertas Chambers has an excellent clerking team who ensure that all cases and clients are well looked after."
Notable Practitioners
Adam Kane KC is a well-regarded silk with significant experiencein serious and complex crimes. He has extensive experience handlinghomicide cases and hisbroad practice also encompasses fraud and financial crime.
"Adam commands immediate respect from clients with his analytical approach and knowledge of the issues in the case."
"He is a tenacious advocate who is hard-working and fights for his clients."
"He is extremely hard-working and makes lovely use of language in a way that sounds poetic."
"Simon is a formidable trial advocate with academic knowledge that is second to none."
"His knowledge and application of complex law is very good. Simon is approachable, works well as a team player and leaves no stone unturned."
"Simon is a relentless opponent and will leave no stone unturned. He will really challenge everything and he's effective with juries."
"She is fearlessly passionate about her cases and wonderful with juries. She has the right balance of firm and fierce and works on extremely complex matters."
"Felicity is highly client focused, she does not leave any stone untouched and is a fearless advocate. She is approachable and her breadth of legal knowledge across jurisdictions is highly impressive."
"She is a force of nature, fearless in her approach and committed to getting justice for her clients. Her legal knowledge is second to none and she is a pleasure to work with."
"A very caring advocate who fights diligently for her clients, Felicity gives it her all."
"Gerard is an excellent advocate and he has a really nice, confident manner that inspires clients."
"He is thorough, reliable and a very good courtroom advocate. He has a really good client manner which stands out."
"Marie is a formidable advocate who is very thorough in case preparation and has excellent client care."
"Marie is super bright and has great judgement."
"She is very organised, is an excellent advocate and a pleasure to work with."
"He is a very unique barrister who completely commands the case and leaves no stone unturned."
"Oliver is very knowledgeable on encrochat cases and is incredibly impressive."
"He is a great tactician and an effective barrister."
"Gulam is an excellent barrister at all levels."
"James is a very persuasive advocate."
"He has strong advocacy and client care."
"Ayaz is tactically astute and very good in court. He thinks things through and is a go-to for big cases."
"Ayaz is excellent for serious cases such as large-scale drugs supply and rape cases. He is approachable and works well in a team."
"Ayaz is a very well-prepared advocate with great client care management."