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Exchange Chambers

Crime

UK Bar Guide 2026 : North Eastern (Bar)

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We are one of the leading criminal sets in the UK, with a stellar reputation in our field. Our barristers specialise in all types of serious and general crime, financial crime and criminal regulatory work.

We receive instructions to prosecute and defend at every level, and accept both publicly-funded and privately-funded work.

We provide specialist representation and astute, strategic advice at all stages of a case, including pre-charge, trial and appeal. Key areas of practice include:

    • Cyber crime
    • Drug trafficking
    • Fraud
    • Human trafficking
    • International crime
    • Money laundering
    • Murder and manslaughter
    • Private prosecutions
    • Road traffic offences
    • Robbery
    • Serious and organised crime, including corruption and bribery
    • Serious sexual offences including historic abuse
    • Terrorism
    • Violent offences

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Crime - North Eastern (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Exchange Chambers is noted for its practitioners, who are "friendly and approachable, ready to assist without hesitation." Their barristers are often called upon by the CPS to prosecute complex cases, as well as being instructed to defend significant allegations, including homicide and sexual offences. Tenants have recently acted on cases including R v Nicole Beck, whereby the defendant was charged with the murder of an elderly man.

Ian Spencer is the Chambers Director in Leeds.

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Strengths

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  • Ian Spencer's reassuring presence, and patience, provides a perfect balance.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Tehrani
    Christopher Tehrani

    Christopher Tehrani

    Christopher Tehrani KC is a highly experienced silk with notable expertise in homicide cases, particularly those involving non-accidental head injuries. He is called upon to both prosecute and defend.

    • Christopher has an incredible ability to see what other counsel would not. His attention to detail and focus put him in a different league.

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  • Nicholas Johnson
    Nicholas Johnson

    Nicholas Johnson

    Nicholas Johnson KC is an impressive practitioner who undertakes a range of criminal briefs. He often handles high-profile murder and sexual abuse trials.

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  • Eddison Flint
    Eddison Flint

    Eddison Flint

    Eddison Flint is a well-regarded junior who is regularly instructed in rape and

    historic sexual abuse cases. He is a Grade 3 CPS prosecutor who also has experience of defending.

    • Eddison has a patient and kind approach to clients. His general demeanour is to not to be confused with his tenacious adversarial skills in the courtroom.

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    • He is outstanding. He does a very good job.

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  • Stephen Grattage
    Stephen Grattage

    Stephen Grattage

    Stephen Grattage is an experienced criminal practitioner who specialises in large fraud matters. He also handles serious criminal charges such as murder, arson and perverting the course of justice. He is a Grade 4 prosecutor and has additional experience in computer-related crime.

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