Crime
UK Bar Guide 2025 : Northern (Bar)
Band 3
Contact number
(0161) 870 9969Chambers Review
23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers) has a strong presence on the Northern circuit, offering representation to its clients in both prosecution and defence. The set houses a strong bench of barristers who are highly experienced in taking instructions in complex criminal cases involving homicide, drugs and sexual offences. Recent instructions for the set have included R v Gooley, concerning the conspiracy to supply Class A drugs from Liverpool to Crewe.
Sean Hulston is the senior criminal clerk in Manchester.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kevin Ambridge particularly is a fabulous clerk."
"Kevin Ambridge particularly is a fabulous clerk."
Notable Practitioners
Bob Sastry focuses his practice on prosecuting and defendingheavyweight crime, often involving serious violent and sexual offences. He also takes on cases involving complex conspiracies, drugs and money laundering.
"Bob is fantastic. He is very thorough, hard-working and knowledgeable, with a great bedside manner with clients."
Daniel Lister handles serious criminal cases including murders and those involving sexual offences. His practice is complemented by additional expertise in fraud and financial crime.
"Daniel is able to command the confidence of the court and his client. He is a delight to work with and is responsive, tactically astute and personable."
"He is a tenacious prosecutor and hugely well prepared."
Hugh McKee is a popular choice for serious fraud cases, with extensive experience of carousel and commercial fraud. He has handled serious criminal cases on behalf of both the defence and prosecution, including matters involvingfirearms, drug supply and sexual abuse.
"Hugh is adored by lay clients."