UK Bar Guide 2026 : London (Bar)
Ranked Barristers
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Although more likely to be seen in financial crime cases, Cloth Fair maintains a general criminal practice, which it tends to with its customary skill and polish. Its highly renowned barristers can turn their hand to anything and are often selected to tackle sexual assault cases, representing famous people such as celebrities, politicians and athletes.
Dean Brown is the Director of Clerking.
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Former Senior Treasury Counsel John Kelsey-Fry KC is particularly well known for his representation of private clients, a number of whom are high profile, in the most serious general crime and financial crime cases. Kelsey-Fry has been instructed in some of the most headline-grabbing matters of recent years, handling cases relating to homicide, corruption, perverting the course of justice and affray.
In his courtroom performance, he is at the top of the tree. He is very clever. He puts people at ease and inspires confidence. He is very good.
Ian Winter KC is an impressive and proactive practitioner who handles purely privately funded matters. His recent work includes advising on charges ranging from blackmail to allegations of sexual offences. Winter also has substantial experience in related areas such as financial crime and professional discipline.
Accessible, sharp-witted and someone who provides extremely practical advice.
She is excellent.
Polly Dyer is bright and very hard-working who has a lovely manner with the clients and quickly puts them at ease.
She is a really effective advocate and lawyer. She is going places and fast.
Dyer is a very good all-rounder.
Polly Dyer is very accomplished and highly regarded.
Hill is excellent, clever and hard-working.
He is fantastic for quite difficult advisory cases.
Patrick Hill is absolutely outstanding. He is so clever and easy to work with.
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