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Bark&co continues to act in large, high-profile criminal cases, following arrests for murder, money laundering, drugs importation, sexual offences, people smuggling and cyber crime. Our focus is on high-end work, much of it with an international dimension.


High-profile recent examples include the News of the World‘ phone hacking’ prosecution and subsequent computer hacking investigations; the Melanie Hall historical murder case; the case of cricket match fixing / conspiracy to pervert the course of justice involving former New Zealand captain Chris Cairns; the Clerkenwell ‘crime syndicate’ case; the Operation Yewtree sexual offences investigation; the landmark Agnes Taylor case, involving torture offences dating back to the Liberian civil war and the largest criminal case of its time; and the UK’s largest ever burglary case (carried out by an international criminal gang against a series of celebrities in December 2019). Further recent highlights have included securing the acquittal of a client on one of two conspiracies to murder following a ten-week trial at the Central Criminal Court; and acting in a high-value theft case concerning an alleged conspiracy involving the acquisition of stolen car parts for international exportation on an industrial scale, as well as assisting clients in international drugs supply, firearms and terrorism matters. While the firm is well known for its discretion, Bark&co’s services are also sought after in cutting-edge matters in the public eye.

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What the Team is Known For

Bark&co adeptly handles the full spectrum of serious crime, from violent and sexual offences through to international criminal law matters. The firm advises clients facing charges of murder and attempted murder as well as tackling large drugs supply cases and other matters related to organised crime. It also regularly handles cases concerning well-known figures in the entertainment world. The team undertakes both legal aid and privately funded work.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Giles Bark-Jones
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Band 5

Giles Bark-Jones has a wide-ranging criminal defence practice. He advises clients in cases of murder, drugs importation and historic sexual offences, among others.

He is very impressive.

Giles is a professional through and through.

Giles grasps cases very quickly.

5
Ria Kudrati
5
Band 5

Ria Kudrati is a skilled criminal solicitor, advising clients from the pre-charge stage through to investigations and trials. She has a varied practice and can advise clients on matters including serious drug and sexual offences.

Ria is a great lawyer who will fight for her clients tooth and nail.

The go-to solicitor for serious sexual offence cases.

Ria is excellent. She is very good with youth defendants, keeping them calm, focused and maintaining realistic expectations.

Vanessa Wiggins
Associates to watch

Vanessa Wiggins is an accomplished criminal defence solicitor with particular expertise representing clients accused of murder and other serious violent offences. She also has experience acting in multi-handed drugs cases.

Vanessa is a top quality solicitor.

Vanessa is absolutely excellent. She is very hands-on and committed to each of her cases. She gets the best out of her clients and genuinely cares.

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Giles Bark-Jones
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Band 5
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Ria Kudrati
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Band 5
Vanessa Wiggins
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