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Crime - Western (Bar)

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

3PB Barristers houses a strong team of barristers regularly undertaking work relating to crimes of the utmost gravity, including homicides, terror offences and large-scale drugs conspiracies. Regulatory criminal matters and cases involving both recent and historic sexual offences are also key areas of strength for the set, and members have experience acting for both the prosecution and the defence. Recent instructions have included R v Claffey, a joint enterprise murder case. An interviewee comments: "They are a strong set of formidable advocates."

Stuart Pringle is the chambers director.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Onslow
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Band 1

Richard Onslow is a very experienced senior junior who has appeared at tribunals ranging from local magistrates' courts all the way up to the Privy Council. He handles a broad spectrum of serious criminal cases including drug and sexual offences, human trafficking and violent crime, and also takes on police disciplinary matters. He also handles firearms and shotgun appeals.

Richard is a first-rate advocate who commands immediate respect.

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Tom Horder
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Band 1

Tom Horder has a robust practice in regulatory offences which sees him instructed by a range of parties including public sector bodies, companies and private individuals. He also handles cases concerning violent crime and sexual abuse, as well as fraud and drug offences. Additionally, he has expertise in cases involving regulatory offences.

Tom is a top-drawer jury advocate and a supremely talented barrister.

Tom is thoughtful and thorough in his case preparation. Clients think extremely highly of him, as do juries. He handles difficult cases with ease. His advocacy is persuasive and effective.

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Berenice Mulvanny
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Band 2

Berenice Mulvanny is a well-respected criminal barrister with experience in cases involving sexual offences and child abuse. She is a Grade 4 RASSO prosecutor for the CPS.

Berenice's client care is absolutely immaculate. She communicates very effectively with clients who are particularly vulnerable. In her advocacy, she is extremely sensitive to the mood in a courtroom.

Nicholas Cotter
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Nicholas Cotter
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Band 2

Nicholas Cotter has a general criminal and regulatory practice, with an emphasis on the Western Circuit and London. He has a track record of acting both for the prosecution and for the defence in cases involving fraud, organised crime, serious sexual offences and murder. His expertise also includes regulatory law, with particular experience handling environmental law and health and safety matters.

Nicholas is really clear, concise, extremely knowledgeable and fantastic with the client. His advocacy is fantastic.

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Thomas Acworth
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Band 2

Thomas Acworth is a sought-after junior with notable expertise in criminal defence work. His caseload includes murders, fraud and sexual abuse matters.

Thomas is a forthright and compelling advocate. He is meticulous in his case preparation and his application of the law. He has an exceptional legal mind.

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Gemma White
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Band 3

Gemma White is an extremely knowledgeable criminal barrister able to handle both the prosecution and defence of cases. She has expertise in a wide range of matters including cases involving homicide, serious sexual assault and drug offences. White is a level 4 RASSO specialist.

Gemma has an impressive ability to get across the details of a case swiftly and effectively. She is an engaging advocate who carries juries along with her.

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Nicholas Robinson
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Band 3

Nicholas Robinson exclusively defends in heavyweight and high-profile criminal cases. He acts in a variety of cases including murder, sexual offences and crimes against children as well as mortgage fraud and armed robbery. He also handles appeals against conviction from the Court of Appeal in Jamaica to the Privy Council.

Nicholas is a dynamic barrister. He is calm, sympathetic and gives a huge amount of effort to every case. He is a strong and persuasive advocate with an eye for persuasive arguments.

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Thomas Evans
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Band 3

Thomas Evans boasts impressive experience acting as lead counsel in criminal proceedings and appearing in the Court of Appeal. His practice covers organised crime, charges of homicide, GBH and arson.

Thomas is an intelligent and persuasive advocate with a clearly well-earned respect among the judiciary and his peers. He is a knowledgeable and formidable barrister.

Thomas is an excellent barrister with a very bright future.

Jodie Mittell
New Silks

Jodie Mittell KC is a well-regarded junior barrister recognised for her expert handling of rape, murder and drugs cases. She is a Level 4 CPS and specialist RASSO prosecutor, and is adept at handling vulnerable witnesses.

Jodie is a superb advocate, who fearlessly advances her case.

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Richard Onslow
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Band 1
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Tom Horder
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Band 1
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Berenice Mulvanny
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Band 2
Nicholas Cotter
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Nicholas Cotter
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Band 2
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Thomas Acworth
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Band 2
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Gemma White
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Band 3
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Nicholas Robinson
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Band 3
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Thomas Evans
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