Andrew Semple
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 3 : Crime
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Band 3
About
Provided by Andrew Semple
Practice Areas
Andrew Semple has been in practice for over 25 years and chose to practise exclusively in Criminal Law from a very early stage.
Over the years he has developed a wide-ranging practise, and is instructed to both prosecute and defend cases, mainly relating to serious sexual allegations, homicide and serious violence.
Andrew's defence practise includes many professional persons including teachers, doctors and nurses. He is regularly instructed to deal with young defendants sent to the Crown Court on suspicion of ‘Grave’ offences.
Andrew is a Grade 3 prosecutor and on the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Panel.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Andrew Semple is a highly experienced junior who regularly acts for both the prosecution and the defence in criminal cases. His caseload includes sexual abuse, murders and drug-related offences.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is a class act and a brilliant advocate."
"Andrew is excellent at all levels."
"He is a class act and a brilliant advocate."
"Andrew is excellent at all levels."