Crime

Claire Matthews is regularly instructed across London and East Anglia to work in cases ranging from serious sexual offences to child neglect. She distributes her time equally between prosecuting and defending. She is particularly adept at handling complex homicides and medico-legal cases.

Karim Khalil KC is a standout criminal silk and an esteemed practitioner across the South Eastern Circuit. He is considered by his peers to be one of the leading figures in his practice area. He has significant experience taking on some of the highest profile, most sensitive and high-value cases. He has particular expertise in cases concerning fraud and murder.

William Carter is an experienced and highly capable barrister who prosecutes and defends across a range of criminal issues. He specialises in cases that involve technical detail, and is regularly instructed in heavy fraud and medico-legal cases. He has extensive knowledge of matters concerning 'shaken baby syndrome'.

Isobel Ascherson is a highly experienced junior with a varied caseload including murder, fraud and drugs matters. She is noted for her representation of professionals facing allegations of serious sexual offences.

Stephen Spence is adept at handling all aspects of serious crime and has a specialism in internet crime. He prosecutes and defends criminal offences such as sexual assault and murder. He also has particular expertise in aviation cases.