Crime

Andrew Thompson is an experienced junior with substantial expertise in cases concerning homicides and large-scale drug trafficking. His strength in handling vulnerable witnesses means that he is particularly highly rated in cases relating to sexual offences.

"Andrew is an excellent barrister who is good with clients and has good preparation."

"Andrew is a pragmatic and skilled advocate who is always helpful and considerate in his advice."

Chris Paxton KC is a well-regarded silk with significant experience both prosecuting and defending serious crime. His broad practice also encompasses fraud, road transport and regulatory cases. He has recent experience of cases involving sexual offences and organised crime. He is regularly instructed in cases involving vulnerable witnesses and elderly defendants.

"Chris takes control in multi-handed cases and juries love him."

Simon Spence KC has experience defending and prosecuting high-profile criminal cases in London and the South East, including those involving serious sex offences, violence and drug trafficking. He has a growing practice in regulatory issues such as trading standards claims.He also has extensive experience handling serious and complex homicide offences.

"Simon has excellent skills."

"Simon is a very experienced leading practitioner who is particularly good with cases of historic child sexual abuse."

Dan Taylor defends and prosecutes the complete ambit of serious criminal cases. He specialises in cases involving young and vulnerable witnesses and defendants.

"Dan is an excellent barrister and very capable."

Jane Oldfield has a varied crime practice that includes both financial crime and the core of serious and violent crime. She acts for both the prosecution and defence across offences including serious sexual offences and homicides.

"Jane is thorough, kind and a brilliant barrister who always puts the client first."

Matthew Sorel-Cameron is a high-quality junior who inspires confidence when acting in fraud and criminal cases. He is equally comfortable prosecuting and defending and is a on CPS panels for general crime, specialist serious crime, RASSO and fraud. He has experience of matters including modern slavery, homicide and sexual offences.

"He is absolutely outstanding, great with clients and very helpful to those instructing. He has strong advocacy skills which show his thorough preparation."

"Matthew is extremely good on the law and is properly up to date on procedure."

Steven Dyble is a specialist defence barrister who regularly acts in high-profile cases. He is adept at handling cases concerning homicide, sexual offences, drugs and fraud.

"He is a very experienced barrister and litigates in cases using creative and innovative arguments."

"Steven is always helpful, sensible and impressive on his feet in court."

"He is highly skilled in all areas."