Harpreet Singh Sandhu KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 3 : Crime
Band 3
About
Provided by Harpreet Singh Sandhu KC
Practice Areas
Harpreet took silk in 2022 in his fifteenth year of practice.
He prosecutes and defends in grave and complex cases. His busy practice covers the full range of criminal offences. His instructions in silk include cases of alleged homicide, terrorism, drugs, fraud and serious sexual offences.
He is instructed to prosecute particularly sensitive cases by the CPS’ Complex Casework Units, Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division and London Homicide Unit.
Harpreet is recognised nationally for his work in representing police officers in the criminal courts, in disciplinary proceedings and before the Police Appeals Tribunal. He acts for professionals, including teachers and members of the medical and legal professions, who find themselves before the criminal courts.
Harpreet receives instructions to represent those who are particularly vulnerable and those with mental health difficulties.
Harpreet has an innate ability to secure the confidence of those he represents.
He combines his natural and highly-effective advocacy skills with real industry.
Career
Called to the Bar 2005; Silk 2022; Bencher (Gray’s Inn) 2022.
Personal
BA (Hons) (Dunelm) [English Literature]; Dip Law (City); BVC (Inns of Court School of Law) [Recipient of the British Academy of Forensic Sciences Prize]; Prince of Wales Scholar (Gray’s Inn).
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Harpreet Singh Sandhu KC has expertise in heavyweight criminal cases such as those involving rape and murder. He is a Grade 4 CPS prosecutor and has experience on multi-handed matters. He also has expertise in dealing with drugs conspiracies and violent offences. He is noted for his sensitive handling of vulnerable defendants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Harpreet is a consummate advocate who always has a thorough understanding of the case at hand. His easy-going mannerisms are equally appealing to the jury and the judges."
"Harpreet is an incredibly smooth operator and juries love him."
"Harpreet is a consummate advocate who always has a thorough understanding of the case at hand. His easy-going mannerisms are equally appealing to the jury and the judges."
"Harpreet is an incredibly smooth operator and juries love him."