Department profile
Farrar's Building

Crime

UK Bar Guide 2026 : Wales & Chester (Bar)


Farrar's Building

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Crime - Wales & Chester (Bar)

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Farrar's Building is a well-established set with a stellar reputation on the Wales & Chester Circuit for its handling of complex criminal matters. Its barristers are recognised for their impressive capabilities acting for the prosecution and the defence in various high-profile cases, including multi-handed murders. A recent case highlight is R v Akeem Lawrence, acting as defence for an individual accused of murder by shooting.

Paul Cray is the chief executive and director of clerking.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Paul Lewis
    Band 1Paul Lewis

    Paul Lewis

    Paul Lewis KC is noted as an expert in child murder cases, and he has appeared on either side of the docket in over 200 homicides across the whole of England and Wales. He is hugely respected by both clients and fellow professionals.

Ranked Barristers at Farrar's Building (1)

Wales & Chester (Bar)

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