Chambers Review

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Crime - London (Bar)

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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Notable Practitioners

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Greg Unwin
3
Greg Unwin
3
Band 3

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

He is a very impressive advocate and knows his stuff. He was a class act.

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

He is hard-working, clever and very good.

3
Mozammel Hossain
3
Band 3

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.

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

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

3
Richard Christie
3
Band 3

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.

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.

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

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.

4
Jason Bartfeld
4
Band 4

He is very good.

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

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

4
Rebecca Lee
4
Band 4

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

She is excellent with clients.

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

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

5
Andrew Trollope
5
Band 5

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

5
Emma Nash
5
Band 5

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

6
Matthew Bagnall
6
Band 6

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

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.

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.

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

6
Nicholas Rhodes
6
Band 6

He is pleasant and sensible.

Rhodes is highly regarded.

U
Tom Worden
U
Up and Coming

Tom is a fantastic barrister and installs confidence in all defendants he represents.

He has a knack for simplifying complex matters of law and his straightforward, no-nonsense approach to advocacy has proven very effective for clients.

He has a very brilliant forensic brain and is a good lawyer.

He is very hard-working and his written work is very good.

Tom has a way with clients. He is incredibly down to earth, empathetic and approachable.

Ranked Barristers at
187 Chambers

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Band

Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Crime

3
Mozammel Hossain KC
3
Band 3
3
Richard Christie KC
3
Band 3
4
Jason Bartfeld KC
4
Band 4
5
Andrew Trollope KC
5
Band 5
6
Nicholas Rhodes KC
6
Band 6

Juniors

London (Bar)

Crime

Greg Unwin
3
Greg Unwin
3
Band 3
4
Rebecca Lee
4
Band 4
5
Emma Nash
5
Band 5
6
Matthew Bagnall
6
Band 6
U
Tom Worden
U
Up and Coming