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Crime - Northern (Bar)

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Lincoln House Chambers is a highly rated set on the Northern Circuit, lauded by instructing solicitors as having "barristers with a vast amount of experience and skillset." The set offers expertise spanning the full range of criminal offences, and members regularly undertake cases of the utmost gravity including those relating to homicides, serious violence, drug offences and sexual assaults. Additional areas of strength for the team include road traffic offences and fraud matters. The set's barristers accept both public and privately funded instructions. Members of the set have recently been instructed in R v Mohammed Zada and others, concerning the prosecution of a multi handed human trafficking conspiracy.

Andy McGuinness is the senior criminal clerk.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kate Blackwell
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Band 1

Kate Blackwell KC is a criminal and regulatory specialist who regularly appears in complex white-collar criminal and serious fraud cases, with noted experience in corruption and money laundering. She is also known for her work in relation to high-profile sexual offences, acting for both the prosecution and defence.

Kate Blackwell KC outshines everyone.

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Peter Wright
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Band 1

Peter Wright KC has appeared in some of the most noteworthy trials of recent years and continues to defend and prosecute headline-grabbing murder, drugs, fraud and terrorism cases. He also acts for companies that are being investigated for health and safety offences.

Peter Wright is legendary.

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Rebecca Filletti
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Band 1

Rebecca Filletti is a sought-after junior with notable expertise in criminal defence. Her caseload includes murders, firearms conspiracies and drugs offences. She is particularly adept at representing vulnerable clients.

She has a huge work ethic and her case preparation is second to none. She is really strategic, anticipates issues before they arise, and is an absolute pleasure to work with.

Rebecca is absolutely sensational. She is so bright, sharp and persuasive.

Rebecca is a good lawyer and good advocate.

Rebecca is an excellent barrister with a high attention to detail. Rebecca is a safe pair of hands.

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Simon Csoka
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Band 1

Simon Csoka KC is a highly impressive silk who has a wealth of experience in a broad range of cases such as those concerning organised crime, high-profile murder and fraud. He has extensive experience as a criminal defence advocate and represents prison and police officers, among others.

Simon is a very technically brilliant lawyer. He is a go-to KC. The clients absolutely love and trust him.

His ability to get a thorough and complete grip on even the most complicated cases in relatively short periods of time is beyond belief. He is great with clients. His legal arguments are brilliant.

Simon's grasp of the law is second to none.

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Alexander Leach
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Band 2

Alexander Leach KC is instructed in serious criminal matters such as murder, fraud and organised crime. He regularly acts for defendants in large, multi-handed cases as well as prosecuting.

Alexander is totally focused and absolutely committed to the client.

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Andrew Thomas
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Band 2

Andrew Thomas KC is a well-regarded silk with a significant criminal practice. He is also adept at handling civil matters.

Andrew can digest a huge amount of material and apply the law quickly. He is great in high-volume evidence cases and his cross-examination is always devastating.

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Brenda Campbell
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Band 2

Defence specialist Brenda Campbell KC offers a wealth of expertise in a range of proceedings, including homicide and terrorism allegations. She has also been instructed in cases in Northern Ireland.

Brenda is a fabulous advocate, she can compel attention in so many different ways.

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Clare Ashcroft
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Band 2

Clare Ashcroft is highly regarded for her skilled handling of complex criminal cases. She defends clients facing serious allegations, such as murder, sexual offences and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. She is noted for her particular knowledge of sentencing law, in which she has a doctorate.

Clare Ashcroft is an excellent barrister. She will leave no stone unturned. She has extensive knowledge in complex matters.

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Ian McMeekin
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Band 2

Ian McMeekin is a vastly experienced criminal practitioner with a reputation for strong defence advocacy and broad expertise in serious crime cases. He has handled murder, drug trafficking, armed robbery and sexual offences, as well as large-scale fraud and terrorism charges.

Juries and judges love Ian.

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Richard Simons
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Band 2

Richard Simons is a leading junior who concentrates on defending clients facing allegations of serious criminal conduct. He has experience handling murder and firearms cases. He also handles cases concerning fraud, robbery, terrorism and kidnapping.

Richard is very experienced and always has a calm approach with cases. He is a great advocate.

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Simon Gurney
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Simon Gurney is a talented junior who is noted for his expert handling of a range of serious criminal matters. He primarily acts for defendants, and is regularly instructed in homicides and cases involving historic sexual abuse. He is also well regarded for his expertise in drug conspiracies.

Simon's preparation is outstanding. He is very diligent.

Simon is a gifted barrister with all the attributes, including incredible intelligence and identifying key areas of very voluminous and complex cases.

Simon is an absolutely exceptional barrister. He is very astute.

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Tim Storrie
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Band 2

Tim Storrie KC is highly regarded for his expertise in both financial crime and general criminal matter. He acts for both the prosecution and the defence on significant homicides and cases involving organised crime.

Tim is superb. He is fearless, highly intelligent, articulate, has flair for language and his legal arguments flow beautifully. He has the ear of the judge, he is totally trustworthy and a fighter.

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Gerard Doran
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Band 3

Gerard Doran is an experienced junior with expertise across criminal matters. His caseload includes money laundering, homicide and large-scale drugs conspiracies, as well as defending in financial crime.

Gerard Doran is approachable and friendly with clients. He has a good eye for detail, is skilled in cross-examination and very persuasive in court.

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Mark Ford
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Band 3

Mark Ford KC is a well-respected silk with a notable practice in crime. He is acknowledged for his experience in the most substantial and serious criminal cases concerning homicide and serious sexual offences.

Mark Ford is very highly regarded and is a fearsome opponent.

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Richard Dawson
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Band 3

Richard Dawson is a well-regarded junior with a notable criminal practice. He is particularly sought after for his expertise in dangerous driving cases, and he also handles matters relating to organised crime and drugs offences.

Richard Dawson is excellent in court, always thoroughly prepared and presents vigorous persuasive arguments.

He is a very strong advocate who fights extremely hard.

He is really good on his feet, he is great with the client, and he has great case law knowledge.

He is a superb barrister who consistently achieves results through the formulation of persuasive and cogent tactical strategies and high-level advocacy skills.

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Sarah Magill
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Band 3

Sarah Magill is an up-and-coming junior with a strong practice in criminal law. She has experience on serious cases including homicides, and has further expertise in courts martial and terrorism offences. She prosecutes as well as defends.

Sarah is a tenacious barrister; she leaves no stone unturned and her client-facing manner is impeccable.

Sarah Magill is an excellent barrister.

Richard English
Richard English
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Richard English KC is a notable practitioner with a significant reputation for his work in cases involving mentally disordered defendants. He primarily practises on the defence side, but he is also called upon to prosecute in complex multi-handed cases.

Richard English KC is a wonderful KC.

Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

Northern (Bar)

Crime

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Kate Blackwell KC
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Band 1
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Peter Wright KC
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Band 1
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Simon Csoka KC
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Band 1
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Alexander Leach KC
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Band 2
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Andrew Thomas KC
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Band 2
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Brenda Campbell KC
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Band 2
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Tim Storrie KC
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Mark Ford KC
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Band 3
Richard English KC
Richard English KC
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Juniors

Northern (Bar)

Crime

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Rebecca Filletti
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Clare Ashcroft
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Band 2
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Ian McMeekin
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Band 2
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Richard Simons
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Simon Gurney
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Gerard Doran
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Richard Dawson
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Band 3
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Sarah Magill
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Band 3