Crime

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Helen Longworth has a strong crime practice with a mixture of serious and violent crime. She has expertise handling sexual offences and acts for both the defence and the prosecution.

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.

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.

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.

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.