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9 Park Place

Crime

UK Bar Guide 2026 : Wales & Chester (Bar)

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9 Park Place

Rankings

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Crime - Wales & Chester (Bar)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

9 Park Place is a standout set on the Wales & Chester Circuit praised by sources for having a "good range of counsel across all levels of experience." Its barristers are regularly instructed to prosecute and defend cases concerning terrorism, murder, drugs and sexual offences, as well as child abuse. The set also offers notable capabilities in financial crime matters. Case highlights for the set included R v Loveridge, Bookes and Others, concerning the prosecution of a gang related murder.

Nigel East and Sam Johnson are the set's criminal clerks.

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Strengths

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  • The clerking team at 9 Park Place is always helpful.

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  • Sam Johnson and Nigel East are great communicators and easy to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Elias
    David Elias

    David Elias

    David Elias KC is a respected silk who has a strong practice in all aspects of criminal law. He acts in serious and complicated cases, including those concerning sexual offences, homicide and drug conspiracies.

    • David Elias is excellent.

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  • Heath Edwards
    Heath Edwards

    Heath Edwards

    Heath Edwards is a broadly experienced criminal barrister who defends and prosecutes serious criminal cases. He regularly handles large-scale drug and fraud matters. He is well versed in cases concerning homicides and historic sexual offences. His expertise also includes proceeds of crime matters.

    • Heath has a positive and helpful approach with the clients and his advocacy is excellent.

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  • Owen Williams
    Owen Williams

    Owen Williams

    Owen Williams is a criminal specialist who is sought out for his expertise handling cases relating to homicide, sexual offences and drug conspiracies, among others. He both prosecutes and defends.

    • Owen is realistic with defendants about prospects without ever coming across as negative and a very safe pair of hands.

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  • Roger Griffiths
    Roger Griffiths

    Roger Griffiths

    Roger Griffiths is a Grade 4 prosecutor with over 30 years' experience as a criminal barrister who deals with highly sensitive cases including complex drug conspiracies and sexual offences. He has a particular specialism in covert surveillance cases.

    • Roger is doing a lot of heavy crime prosecution and he is very experienced.

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  • Matthew Roberts
    Matthew Roberts

    Matthew Roberts

    Matthew Roberts maintains a strong reputation for his serious crime practice both as a Grade 4 CPS prosecutor and as defence counsel. He has particular expertise in cases concerning financial crime and sexual offences.

    • Matthew is very detail-oriented and obviously thorough in all his preparation.

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Ranked Barristers at 9 Park Place (5)

Wales & Chester (Bar)

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