Chambers Review
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UK-Bar
Crime - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Gareth Weetman is well regarded for both his prosecution and defence work. He has considerable experience of handling matters relating to violent and sexual offences, as well as organised fraud and serious drug cases.
Strengths
He is very measured, user-friendly and good on the law. He sees the common sense in arguments and is a likeable and reasonable advocate who capitalises on building a relationship with the jury.
Gareth is an extremely able, approachable and fair prosecutor.
He is absolutely brilliant. He finds ways of making himself approachable and is an excellent orator who can get people on-side. His drafting is also very good.
Gareth is a superb advocate who has great communications skills both with the clients and the court and he is superb at drafting legal arguments.
He has a really likeable jury manner and his knowledge of the law is first-class. He has first-class presentation and cross-examination skills and an ability to engage with the court members.