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Crime - Northern (Bar)
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Band 1
What the Team is Known For

7 Harrington Street Chambers is a leading set on the Northern Circuit for criminal matters. It houses a strong bench of experienced practitioners who regularly undertake cases relating to serious crimes and large-scale frauds. Areas of expertise for the team include high-profile homicides, sexual assaults and drugs offences. Members act on behalf of both the prosecution and the defence, and are frequently instructed in headline cases. Recent instructions for the set have included defending in the trial for the murder of Brianna Ghey and prosecuting Lucy Letby.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nicholas Johnson KC
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Band 1

Nicholas Johnson KC has considerable experience as both prosecutor and defender in a broad range of serious criminal cases. He is particularly known for his ability to handle challenging homicide cases, including murder, gross negligence manslaughter and gangland executions. He is also instructed in cases concerning drugs, serious sexual offences, and health and safety. He additionally has substantial experience handling POCA and confiscation cases.

"He is a very powerful advocate and an experienced and accomplished tactician."

"Nick is tough, smart, relentless and humble. Juries like him, judges rely on him and clients trust him."

"He is an excellent silk and must be one of the leading counsel in the country. He has unrivalled commitment to a case, with thorough analysis and advice from start to finish."

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Alex Langhorn
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Band 2

Alex Langhorn is admired for his outstanding legal knowledge, and he operates a broad criminal law practice for the prosecution and defence. He has extensive experience handling serious drug matters and as a Grade 4 prosecutor is regularly instructed by the North West Complex Case Unit.

"He is a stellar advocate who is on top of his briefs and relentless in absorbing detail and producing good quality written work."

"He has a superb and huge intellect and is very fair and a great cross-examiner on the prosecution side."

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Richard Pratt KC
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Band 2

Richard Pratt KC is head of chambers and is skilled as both prosecution and defence counsel for a range of criminal matters. He is particularly experienced in crimes of violence, including manslaughter and murder.

"He is an absolutely outstanding counsel and has a wonderful bedside manner with clients."

"He has unrivalled experience in his area of practice and is well respected by the judiciary. He Is able to control a case due to his reputation as a fair and reasonable practitioner."

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Jonathan Duffy
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Band 3

Jonathan Duffy is an experienced junior who regularly acts for the prosecution and the defence in complex criminal cases. His caseload includes armed robberies, murders, drugs conspiracies and sexual offences.

"Jonathan's client care is excellent and his preparation is thorough. He works towards the best outcome for the client and is very astute."

"He is thorough, reliable, approachable and successful."

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Michael Brady KC
3
Band 3

Michael Brady KC is a strong advocate with experience both prosecuting and defending in serious cases. His expertise includes complex homicides, including cases with mental health defences and multi-handers.

"Michael has a reasoned and well thought-out approach to all cases."

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Nigel Power KC
3
Band 3

Knowledgeable across the full spectrum of serious crime, Nigel Power KC exhibits notable strength in homicide cases, as well as large-scale fraud and criminal confiscations.He regularly appears at trial and in appellate proceedings.

"Nigel is sharp, savvy, reliable and thorough."

"Nigel has excellent court craft and dedication to preparation and provides robust advice."

"He is a powerhouse and relentless in pursuing his strategy. He leaves no stone unturned in his preparation of cases."

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Holly Menary
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Up and Coming

Holly Menary has a strong prosecution and defence practice. She is a well-regarded criminal barrister who is noted for her expert handling of complex cases involving homicide and conspiracies to supply.

"Holly is quite brilliant and an absolute star in the making. She is very confident, a clear thinker and an effective advocate."

"She has a very nice demeanour in court, measured, concise and thoughtful. She is diligent, very personable and hard-working, with great attention to detail."

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7 Harrington St Chambers

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Silks (KC)

Northern (Bar)

Crime

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Nicholas Johnson KC
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Band 1
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Richard Pratt KC
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Band 2
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Michael Brady KC
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Band 3
3
Nigel Power KC
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Band 3

Juniors

Northern (Bar)

Crime

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Alex Langhorn
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Band 2
3
Jonathan Duffy
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Band 3
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Holly Menary
U
Up and Coming