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187 Chambers

Crime

UK Bar Guide 2026 : London (Bar)


187 Chambers

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Crime - London (Bar)

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

187 Chambers is a substantial set noted for its "highly skilled advocates, who are known for their persuasive courtroom performance and meticulous cross-examination skills." The set handles serious matters including murder, robbery, drugs and sex cases, among a host of others. Significant homicide cases include gang-related killings, baby-shaking cases and historic murders. Examples of recent instructions include Operation Skirp, a Russian espionage case. Its strength in general crime is complemented by capabilities in large scale fraud and regulatory law.

Steven Wright is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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  • The clerks are incredibly helpful, and go above and beyond to help us and make our lives easier.

    Crime respondentUK Bar
  • The 187 clerks are extremely helpful. They are always just a phone call away, even out of hours.

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  • The set has brilliant clerks.

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  • It is a great set of chambers top to bottom, with outstanding administrative and clerking support.

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  • The clerks are all exceptionally talented. Some of them have worked in the industry for decades and their ability to handle stressful, or short-notice cases, is second to none.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Greg Unwin
    Band 3Greg Unwin

    Greg Unwin

    • Unwin is a highly intelligent counsel who has the ability to think around the problem before it manifests.

      Crime respondentUK Bar
    • He is a very impressive advocate and knows his stuff. He was a class act.

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    • He is a brilliant counsel with a massive presence in the courtroom. His understanding of the law is second to none.

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    • He is hard-working, clever and very good.

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  • Band 3Mozammel Hossain
    Band 3Mozammel Hossain

    Mozammel Hossain

    • He is a very charming, charismatic and eclectic advocate in court. He has the great ability to engage with people from all walks of life.

      Crime respondentUK Bar
    • He is one of a kind. He has his own style and he is someone to whom juries listen.

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    • Hossain is a truly remarkable individual who is instructed on the most serious and complex cases in the country.

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  • Band 3Richard Christie
    Band 3Richard Christie

    Richard Christie

    • He leaves no stone unturned. He will fight for a client like his life depends on it. His pursuit for justice can only be admired.

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    • Richard Christie is a superb KC. He is the most eloquent speaker, incredibly persuasive and often has the jury hanging on his every word. He is incredibly well respected by the judges and his peers.

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    • He is a great barrister, who is focused and meticulous in his preparation.

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    • Christie is extremely hard-working, tenacious and thorough. He goes through all the evidence in fine detail to get to the crux of the issue.

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  • Band 4Jason Bartfeld
    Band 4Jason Bartfeld

    Jason Bartfeld

    • He is very good.

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    • He is very smooth, robust and fearless. He is impressive.

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    • He is very easy to work with, very polished, good on his feet, eloquent and knows which buttons to press.

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  • Band 4Rebecca Lee
    Band 4Rebecca Lee

    Rebecca Lee

    • Rebecca goes above and beyond for all defendants. Her advocacy and attention to detail are next level.

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    • She is excellent with clients.

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    • Rebecca Lee is exceptional in her preparation and detail. Defendants really like her and she is a very good trial advocate.

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    • Rebecca’s knowledge and understanding of the law is second to none.

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  • Band 5Andrew Trollope
    Band 5Andrew Trollope

    Andrew Trollope

    • A man of immense experience. He does everything he can for the client and he never gives up.

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  • Band 5Emma Nash
    Band 5Emma Nash

    Emma Nash

    • Emma Nash is very down to earth and a very good prosecutor.

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  • Band 6Matthew Bagnall
    Band 6Matthew Bagnall

    Matthew Bagnall

    • Matthew's approach is direct and precise. He is very experienced and defendants feel very confident being represented by him.

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    • He is always impressive and does his best for his clients. He knows how far to push things and does not take bad points. That is very important.

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    • Matthew Bagnall is a fantastic advocate and methodical in his approach to cases. He has great courtroom presence and is down to earth when dealing with clients.

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    • He is very well prepared and an excellent advocate in court.

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  • Band 6Nicholas Rhodes
    Band 6Nicholas Rhodes

    Nicholas Rhodes

    • He is pleasant and sensible.

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    • Rhodes is highly regarded.

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