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Crime - London (Bar)

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

7BR offers expertise spanning the full gamut of criminal matters and "has the recognised strength of its members across various disciplines." Indeed, members are experienced in the handling of complex and high-profile cases involving murder, sexual offences, drug trafficking, terrorism and serious violent crimes. The team is also well versed in cybercrime matters, including cases involving cryptocurrency. The set's barristers act for both the prosecution and the defence and frequently appear on the Midlands Circuit as well as in London. Recent instructions have included R v Voja Petkovic and others, a long-running case involving firearms possession and the supply of drugs.

James Crighton is the senior crime clerk.

Strengths

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The clerks are consistently able to get our cases covered and ensure that the whole process from first instruction to conclusion of the case is very swift and smooth.

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The clerking is really good. They are very responsive.

Crime respondent
UK Bar

7BR clerks communicate excellently.

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Notable Practitioners

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Gareth Weetman
2
Band 2

Gareth Weetman is well regarded for both his prosecution and defence work. He has considerable experience of handling matters relating to violent and sexual offences, as well as organised fraud and serious drug cases.

Gareth Weetman is an excellent lawyer and a delight to work with. He is hard-working and unwavering in his approach to prosecution.

He is brilliant and has a high experience of complex cases.

Gareth Weetman is a stellar advocate. He has a wealth of experience, is so comfortable in court and his tone is spot-on.

Weetman is an exceptional advocate with impressive command of the law and his brief.

He is super well prepared, pragmatic and sensible, as well as a powerful advocate.

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Alex Young
3
Band 3

Young has a very measured and attractive style of presentation in court.

Alex Young has obvious talent which he displays excellently in court.

He is hard-working and has good knowledge of the law.

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3
Vanessa Marshall KC
3
Band 3

Vanessa Marshall KC offers extremely thorough preparation.

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Adrian Langdale
4
Band 4

Adrian Langdale KC is a very strong advocate.

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6
Gordon Aspden
6
Band 6

Aspden dealt with a complex case extremely well and his communication was good.

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6
Maryam Syed KC
6
Band 6

Clients really like her and she just gets really good results.

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6
Pavlos Panayi
6
Band 6

Pavlos Panayi KC does good work, and performs at a high level. He is a strong and persuasive advocate.

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Peter Eguae
6
Band 6

A highly analytical and technical advocate, who is able to absorb and process information quickly.

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Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Crime
3
Vanessa Marshall KC
3
Band 3
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Adrian Langdale KC
4
Band 4
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6
Gordon Aspden KC
6
Band 6
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Maryam Syed KC
6
Band 6
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6
Pavlos Panayi KC
6
Band 6
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Juniors

London (Bar)

Crime
2
Gareth Weetman
2
Band 2
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Alex Young
3
Band 3
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Peter Eguae
6
Band 6
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