Crime

Orlando Pownall KC is a high-profile silk with a strong reputation at the London crime Bar. He is noted for his advocacy and his presence in court.

"He is incredibly respected and very experienced, he has a great court presence and gets on well with judges."

Jonathan Laidlaw KC is an impressive and highly regarded silk with over 15 years of Treasury Counsel experience, who now specialises only in private defence work spanning the areas of general crime, business crime and regulatory work, among others. He represents both individuals and companies in a vast range of complex criminal matters. Laidlaw is an expert in both domestic and international criminal cases.

"He is the Rolls-Royce of the criminal bar and can turn his hand to any case. He is a suave operator and delivers every single time."

"He is a star practitioner and at the top of his game."

Former first Senior Treasury Counsel Oliver Glasgow KC is an impressive silk with a fine reputation who is praised for his advocacy and his sensible approach to cases, many of which attract significant media attention. Glasgow has handled a number of gang-related matters including those relating to murder, drugs and knife crime.

"Oliver has an infectious enthusiasm for the work and judges and juries trust and respect him. He is an exceptionally talented prosecutor."

"Oliver is absolutely top drawer and the best prosecutor."

"He is a different class and a quality silk."

Sallie Bennett-Jenkins KC is a former Treasury Counsel who is now a gifted criminal defence barrister with a strong reputation for acting in sexual assault and rape cases. She is praised for her advocacy skills and client care when dealing with heavyweight cases, many of which attract media interest.

"Sallie is a class advocate who works on high-profile cases and is a team player."

"She is an absolute stand-out and has a fantastic combination of legal knowledge and pragmatism."

"She is a stand-out silk, a ferocious advocate and is utterly fearless in her representation of every client. She looks after clients and guides them through very effectively."

"Sallie has gravitas and experience and she commands respect in the court."

Brian O'Neill KC is a strong silk who handles both prosecution and defence work. His practice spans a broad range of criminal matters, and he has undoubted expertise in serious and complex cases. O'Neill has further significant experience in related areas such as business crime and professional discipline.

"Brian is supremely hardworking and an absolute details man."

"Brian is engaging and good humoured; he is very experienced and has a real presence in court."

Martin Hicks KC is a talented silk with a broad criminal practice that takes in both domestic and international cases. He has experience of managing high-profile trials and is adept at handling serious murder and drug-related cases.

"He is widely regarded as the barrister to go to on a difficult case."

Treasury Counsel Sarah Przybylska is a leading junior who prosecutes and defends serious criminal matters. She has experience handling a number of high-profile criminal matters including murders and people-trafficking cases.

"Sarah is top of the drawer. She is a thoroughly reliable and diligent prosecutor who is excellent at what she does."

Defence specialist Leon Kazakos KC provides representation across the whole spectrum of serious criminal cases. Alongside his general crime practice, he has experience of handling counterfeiting offences and charges of misconduct in public office.

"He is the top person on my list because he's dedicated, prepared and a smooth advocate."

"His legal mind is fascinating and his advocacy is robust and mesmerising."

Peter Lownds has built a strong reputation for acting in drugs conspiracy, historic sexual abuse and violent offences cases. He has particular experience dealing with matters relating to organised crime.

"Peter is an excellent advocate and extremely personable. He is persuasive and has a great manner with the client."

Peter Wright KC is a well-respected member of the criminal Bar and former Treasury Counsel. He has experience of both prosecuting and defending serious matters including those relating to homicide and serious sexual offences.

"Peter's attention to detail is exceptional. His ability to grasp the detail and real issues in a few minutes is quite unique. His cross examination is special because he is just really slick with it."

"Brendan is the ultimate jury advocate. He has the jury in the palm of his hands and carefully crafts his cross-examination. He is a phenomenal person to have steering your ship."

"Juries eat out of his hand and judges love him."

"Julia sets out very clear notes on the law and is very responsive."

"Scott is an excellent advocate who is very good at explaining everything."

"His attention to detail is exceptional and he takes great care in his written advocacy."

"David is extremely well prepared and shrewd in the way he runs a case, which makes him very effective."

"Fiona is the full package, she has very good attention to detail and good judgement. She really stands out in court in the way she articulates and presents her rationale to judges and the jury."

"She has a clear passion for the cases she works on and puts the client at the heart of that passion. She is dedicated and willing to think creatively and her advocacy is brilliant."

"She is a very direct and robust advocate, quick on her feet and meticulous in preparation."

"Gudrun shows real attention to detail and navigates tricky legal issues smoothly."

"Harry is very practical, he gets to the heart of a case quickly and is great on his feet."

"He is simply fabulous when dealing with the most serious matters given his criminal law expertise."

"Zubair is a very calming influence and very proactive in looking ahead."

"He has an excellent eye for detail and is always well prepared for conferences and hearings. He impresses clients with his advocacy and direct approach."

"Harry is impeccably prepared and ready to pick up an argument on a moment's notice."

"He is hardworking and a fantastic advocate."