UK Bar Guide 2026 : London (Bar)
Ranked Barristers
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Barristers at Farringdon Chambers have experience of serious crime cases, including those relating to homicide, firearms and drugs offences, among others. Its barristers are recognised for their impressive capabilities and are regularly called upon to defend complex crime cases. An example of the work undertaken by the set is R v Sikander Babar, regarding an allegation of joint-enterprise murder.
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Senior Clerk Robert Archer knows his stuff, is incredibly honest and works his way through people so well and effectively.
I use Farringdon Chambers because of its reliable clerks.
Natalie Henderson is fantastic. She is spot-on and timely. She really knows her stuff.
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Ian Henderson KC is a criminal defence specialist who boasts a formidable repertoire of the most serious cases. His experience includes brutal murders (including those of children) as well as cases involving allegations of rape and conspiracy to supply drugs.
He is a real heavyweight barrister whom you want fighting your corner. He has a tremendous way with clients. His paper work is fantastic, very comprehensive and he distils advice on complex matters.
Graham Arnold is a mover and shaker and has a fantastic practice. His analytical skills are brilliant.
She is very good, thorough and works hard.
She is extremely pleasant and thorough and fights hard for lay clients' corner.
Davies is very jury-friendly, very engaging and has a nice manner.
Claire Davies KC is user-friendly and very good.
He is effective and on his day very deadly.
Christopher Whitehouse KC is hard-working and a very smooth witness handler.
Molly Pinkus is very bright and very capable.
She can hold her own. She cross-examines fiercely and is excellent with clients and solicitors.
She is exceptionally hard-working and talented.
Molly is a very safe pair of hands.
Ioana Nedelcu is an absolute star junior and her command of papers is phenomenal. She is a real star of the future.
She is a very strong force that fights for clients. She is instructed in serious cases above her call.
She is extremely hard-working, has a fantastic brain for detail, very bright and has very good relationships with clients and solicitors.
He has a common touch. His skill set lies with clients and solicitors.
Martin McCarthy KC has always been a great analytical mind and is always able to handle complex and huge cases.
McCarthy is very persuasive, works tirelessly marshalling facts and juries love his speeches. He gets results.
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