Crime | UK Bar

No5 Barristers' Chambers retains its reputation as a leading set for criminal work on the Midlands Circuit, housing a strong bench of highly regarded barristers who regularly act for both the prosecution and the defence. Members are experienced in the handling of cases involving serious crimes such as homicides, sexual offences and corporate manslaughter. Additional areas of expertise for the team include criminal frauds and terrorism cases. Tenants have recently been instructed in cases including R v Carpenters & othersconcerning the death of footballer Cody Fisher in Birmingham.

The barristers at St Philips Chambers are regularly instructed in complex criminal cases and have experience of appearing before the courts at all levels, up to and including the Supreme Court and the International Criminal Court. The set houses considerable expertise in serious crimes, including sexual offences, murder, terrorism and large-scale conspiracies, and its barristers are regularly called upon to act for both the prosecution and the defence. Recent case highlights for set members include acting for TikToker Mahek Bukhari in her prosecution for murder following a high speed chase.

36 Crime is a London-based chambers with a strong presence in the Midlands. Areas of expertise for the set's tenants include serious and violent crimes, such as sexual offences and murders. The team is also well regarded for its handling of cybercrime, organised crime and drug trafficking cases. Recent cases for the set have included family homicides as well as the trial for historic sex offences of a man accused of abusing a mother and her daughter.

St Ives Chambers is an impressive set, noted for its expert handling of cases arising from the full range of criminal offences. Members are well versed in complex and serious crimes such as murders, sexual offences and human trafficking, and are regularly instructed in multi-handed cases. Matters involving drug importation and high-value frauds are also key areas of strength for the team. Tenants at the set have been instructed in matters including a fatal drive-by shooting in Dudley.