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Crime - London (Bar)

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Foundry Chambers is noted for its "highly skilled advocates, who consistently deliver persuasive and strategic representation in court." The set has an illustrious track record handling criminal matters of great importance alongside a strong reputation for its appellate work. It both prosecutes and defends, and is instructed by top defence solicitors and prosecuting bodies such as the SFO, NCA and CPS Special and Complex Crime Units. A number of the cases it undertakes attract media attention and involve atypical elements, such as R v Steven Sansom.

Angela May is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexandra Healy
Alexandra Healy
Star Individuals

Head of Chambers Alexandra Healy KC both prosecutes and defends the most complex criminal and fraud cases. She regularly handles challenging murder, sexual offences and child abuse cases. Healy has further extensive experience handling serious drugs and arson cases.

She is an excellent, go-to silk. She is friendly, approachable and knowledgeable.

Healy is incredibly impressive across the board.

Healy is a brilliant prosecutor and is one of the best professionals.

She is a highly rated silk.

Alexandra Healy KC is excellent. She is one of the leading silks and an absolute star. She has incredible ability to retain and recall information. She has a lovely manner.

Richard Jory
2
Richard Jory
2
Band 2

Richard Jory KC is well regarded for both his prosecution and defence work across serious crime. He has led the defence on a number of matters relating to high-profile homicides and sexual offences. Jory further takes instructions in financial crime cases.

Richard Jory KC is efficient, reliable, conscientious and contactable. Clients find him approachable and extremely good.

His knowledge is phenomenal and he has an excellent manner with clients and always goes above and beyond with case preparation.

John McGuinness
3
John McGuinness
3
Band 3

John McGuinness KC is excellent and hard to beat as a prosecutor. He possesses very good judgement.

He has a mega brain and leaves no stone unturned.

Mukul Chawla
3
Mukul Chawla
3
Band 3

Mukul Chawla KC is the gentlest, most self-assured of advocates and a lethal cross-examiner.

He is the barrister's barrister. He has a great level of expertise.

William Hughes
3
William Hughes
3
Band 3

Hughes' strength lies in the courtroom. He has strong gravitas and clarity.

He is very experienced and good with clients.

Hughes is an excellent advocate. He is calm, measured and possesses good judgement.

He is great with juries and a sound advocate.

Benjamin Waidhofer
4
Benjamin Waidhofer
4
Band 4

He is an outstanding advocate but in high demand.

His clarity of thought, sharp legal mind and ability to simplify complex legal and factual issues make him an essential asset in any challenging case.

Waidhofer is hard-working, excellent with clients, down to earth but very skilled.

Ben Waidhofer is the best junior at the Bar for his ability, legal knowledge and advocacy.

His clients really love him. His is a real grafter and brilliant in court.

Siobhan Grey
4
Siobhan Grey
4
Band 4

Siobhan Grey KC is second to none with regard to the development of client relationships, especially in very challenging cases.

Szilvia Booker
4
Szilvia Booker
4
Band 4

She is wonderful.

Szilvia Booker takes the jury with her due to her colourful speeches.

Henrietta Paget
5
Henrietta Paget
5
Band 5

Henrietta Paget KC has a super intellect and knowledge of law. She always gets it done.

She is an excellent barrister, who is eloquent and extremely thorough.

She is extraordinarily clever. She has an impressive capacity to think around the subject and to see pitfalls. She is a very good advocate. She is extraordinarily diligent.

Zarah Dickinson
5
Zarah Dickinson
5
Band 5

Zarah is a great pleasure to work with. She always has the answer to something before you have asked the question. Judges like her very much, as do solicitors.

She is a massively hard-working, good lawyer who combines charm and professionalism in equal measure.

An utterly outstanding junior.

The jury clearly liked her in court. She was extremely conscientious in a massive case and handled extensive ongoing issues well. She's very personable but with an edge of steel.

Jessica Tate
6
Jessica Tate
6
Band 6

Jessica Tate is a phenomenal advocate and brilliant tactician. She is always available for advice and will go above and beyond with client conferences.

Natalie McNamee
6
Natalie McNamee
6
Band 6

She is a go-to junior for complex cases.

She offers outstanding knowledge and preparation.

Rose Slowe
6
Rose Slowe
6
Band 6

Rose Slowe is a real rising star.

James Gwatkin
U
James Gwatkin
U
Up and Coming

He is very organised and skilful. He can charm the most unlikely of judges.

He is so dedicated, with a great practice.

James Gwatkin has exceptional legal knowledge, demonstrating a deep understanding of complex legal principles and procedures. He communicates with clients with clarity and empathy.

Gwatkin is really good, very committed and hugely competent. He is a good all-round lawyer.

He is brilliant and one to watch.

Nicholas Dunham
Nicholas Dunham
New Silks

Nicholas Dunham KC is an advocate with real courage and conviction.

Indefatigable, dogged and someone who is prepared to the nth degree.

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Crime

Alexandra Healy KC
Alexandra Healy KC
Star Individuals
Richard Jory KC
2
Richard Jory KC
2
Band 2
John McGuinness KC
3
John McGuinness KC
3
Band 3
Mukul Chawla KC
3
Mukul Chawla KC
3
Band 3
William Hughes KC
3
William Hughes KC
3
Band 3
Siobhan Grey KC
4
Siobhan Grey KC
4
Band 4
Henrietta Paget KC
5
Henrietta Paget KC
5
Band 5
Nicholas Dunham KC
Nicholas Dunham KC
New Silks

Juniors

London (Bar)

Crime

Benjamin Waidhofer
4
Benjamin Waidhofer
4
Band 4
Szilvia Booker
4
Szilvia Booker
4
Band 4
Zarah Dickinson
5
Zarah Dickinson
5
Band 5
Jessica Tate
6
Jessica Tate
6
Band 6
Natalie McNamee
6
Natalie McNamee
6
Band 6
Rose Slowe
6
Rose Slowe
6
Band 6
James Gwatkin
U
James Gwatkin
U
Up and Coming