Criminal Law
Our Team of highly experienced criminal barristers have gained an outstanding reputation in both prosecuting and defending the most serious of offences.
Our expertise
Boasting 25 members on the CPS’s advocacy panel with the majority having been appointed to the highest levels, ensures that our Team have the knowledge, skill and experience to defend or prosecute in all types of cases.
The team have been involved in a number of high-profile criminal cases recently including a gang rape where the indictment listed some 50 counts. Other high-profile cases have included murder, manslaughter, multi-million pound frauds and drugs cases and GBH.
With barristers spanning all levels of seniority, our Team are able to provide representation and advice at all levels on all types of cases.
Drugs Offences
Ranging from large scale organised drug trafficking to drug possession for personal use
Sexual Offences
Including rape, sexual offending against children, and all levels of sexual assault
Offences Against Property
From large scale conspiracies to burgle, to low value theft and criminal damage/arson
Violent Offences
Including murder, manslaughter, ABH, GBH and common assault
Fraud
From serious organised crime to misuse of credit cards
Miscellaneous
Including driving offences of all levels
Why choose our team
Our Criminal Team offers exceptionally high-quality advice and representation thanks to a large team, many of whom have national reputations. With a team who live and work nationally they are able to extend their expertise across the Country whether that be in person or remote.
Many of our team have been led on highly complex and serious cases in the Crown Court and many have appeared in the Court of Appeal. The team prides itself on being highly approachable and sensitive to a victim or a defendant’s case and they provide effective and pragmatic solutions for those who instruct them.
Team philosophy
Pragmatic and Sensible
Dealing with cases sensibly, sensitively and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
Client Focused
Ensuring we are approachable so we can relate to clients and understand their needs whilst remaining professional to secure the right result.
Committed to Excellence
Keeping up to date with the Law and channeling our expertise into ensuring first class advice and representation for our clients.
Meet the team
Oliver Woolhouse
Head of Chambers
Anthony Berry KC
Barrister
Amjad Malik KC
Barrister
Daniel Janner KC
Barrister
Katherine Goddard KC
Barrister
Michael Brady KC
Barrister
Peter Glenser KC
Barrister
Stan Reiz KC
Barrister
Jonathan Coode
Barrister
Christopher O’Gorman
Barrister
Tariq Shakoor
Barrister
Trevor Wright
Barrister
Stephen Cadwaladr
Barrister
Mary Jacobson
Barrister
John Brotherton
Barrister
Andrew Wilkins
Head of Criminal Team
Timothy Sapwell
Barrister
James Ross
Barrister
Charles Crinion
Barrister
Jonathan Veasey-Pugh
Barrister
Kirsty Allman
Barrister
Michael Trevelyan
Barrister
Julian Lynch
Barrister
Amiee Parkes
Barrister
Dr Robert Lindsey
Barrister
James Hay
Barrister
Matthew Bolt
Barrister
Adrian Crossley
Barrister
Alban Brahimi
Barrister
Mark Karpinski
Barrister
Jonathan Storey
Barrister
Christopher Pembridge
Barrister
Andrew Parker
Barrister
Dean Easthope
Barrister
Kellie Enever
Barrister
John Connor
Barrister
Edmund Body
Barrister
Olivia Appleby
Barrister
Jonathan Stone
Barrister
David Tremain
Barrister
Alice Aubrey-Fletcher
Barrister
Danae Larham
Barrister
George Joseph
Barrister
Bethan Chichester
Barrister
Laura Rowe
Barrister
Kiera Vinall
Barrister
Emma Richards
Barrister
Kelly Purcell-Chandler
Pupil Barrister
Natalie Croll
Pupil Barrister
Lizzie Banahan
Pupil Barrister
Shehraz Hussain
Barrister