Crime
UK Bar Guide 2025 : London (Bar)
Band 4
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7BR offers expertise spanning the full gamut of criminal matters and is acknowledged as a "very good set with excellent advocates across a range of disciplines." 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 Baldauf and others, regarding international drug smuggling.
Paul Eeles is the senior clerk.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The clerks at 7BR are superb. They are easily the sweetest team, who will always assist and provide support more than their remit."
"The clerks at 7BR are superb. They are easily the sweetest team, who will always assist and provide support more than their remit."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"He has a really likeable jury manner and his knowledge of the law is first-class. He has first-class presentation and cross-examination skills and an ability to engage with the court members."
"Gareth is a superb advocate who has great communications skills both with the clients and the court and he is superb at drafting legal arguments."
"He is very measured, user-friendly and good on the law. He sees the common sense in arguments and is a likeable and reasonable advocate who capitalises on building a relationship with the jury."
"Gareth is an extremely able, approachable and fair prosecutor."
"He is absolutely brilliant. He finds ways of making himself approachable and is an excellent orator who can get people on-side. His drafting is also very good."
"Alex isincredibly hard-working and pays a huge amount of attention to detail. He excels at his legal arguments and never fails to impress judges with his oral and written advocacy."
"He is extremely cerebral, conscientious and calm. He has the forensic ability to reach the top and he is affable and fair."
"He has a first-class legal brain combined with a total mastery of detail and an assured court and conference manner. He is unflappable and quick to produce correct, tactical and practical answers."
"He is an impressive barrister who is charming, hard-working and clever."
"Vanessa is a robust advocate. The way she fearlessly defended her client was a simple masterclass in criminal defense. Her eye for detail and diligence was perhaps the saving grace for her client."
"He is a highly capable, experienced and heavyweight specialist criminal practitioner."
"He demonstrates real care for his clients and cases and commands the respect of judges. He is well prepared and has an excellent grasp of the details and trial tactics are carefully reasoned."
"Pavlos is extremely well-prepared and has a commanding presence with judges and the jury. He is extremely persuasive, intelligent and articulate."
"Peter has superb in-depth technical knowledge with an excellent delivery in advocacy which enables him to present his cases well and successfully."
"Maryam is a skilful advocate dedicated to justice and excellence. She never fails to amaze with her commitment whilst always going the extra mile. She is exemplary in her representation of clients."
"She is well-prepared and researched and is able to deal with all complex matters effectively and persuasively."