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Crime - London (Bar)

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Matrix Chambers is a major public and commercial law set that has a significant criminal offering and expertise in related extradition cases. Its members have particular experience of handling appellate proceedings and unsurprisingly, are masters of those cases where human rights and criminal law collide. They routinely act in serious cases, including those relating to murder and sexual offences, historic or otherwise, and are often to be seen in major public inquiries and inquests. They also regularly appear before international courts. Recent instructions for the set have included defending in R v Roussev and others, a Russian spy ring case.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Clare Montgomery
Star Individuals

Clare Montgomery KC is an immensely respected barrister with an international reputation for her work on crime and extradition cases. She regularly handles complex matters, and also appears in public law and due process cases, acting both for and against the government.

As mightily impressive as her formidable reputation would suggest.

Mark Summers
1
Mark Summers
1
Band 1

Mark Summers KC is highly respected by peers for his general crime work as well as his extradition expertise. He frequently takes on pre-arrest and advisory work, in addition to appearing at trial on behalf of both the prosecution and defence.

He is a brilliant lawyer. He is steps ahead of everyone else, both on the law and on preparation. He is one of the best advocates at the Bar.

Summers is brilliant and very good.

Mark Summers KC is very impressive.

He is one of the best oral advocates. He has a tremendous legal mind.

Mark Summers KC is technical and good at what he does.

Richard Whittam
2
Richard Whittam
2
Band 2

Former First Senior Treasury Counsel Richard Whittam KC is respected by commentators for his tenacity, work ethic and superior jury advocacy. He is a leading prosecutor who has acted in several significant cases including matters of terrorism and allegations of historic sexual abuse. His experience further includes prosecuting both military cases and fraud matters. Whittam also has particular knowledge of police conduct and inquiry work.

Richard Whittam KC is very efficient and effective.

3
Adrian Waterman
3
Band 3

He is super bright and gives great advice.

He is very thorough and hard-working.

He has encyclopaedic knowledge and takes the points so well. He is articulate and has the right presence and voice.

Adrian Waterman KC is the brightest spark. On matters of the law, he is fabulous.

Adrian is a phenomenally intelligent barrister who is a brilliant advocate before juries.

Alex Bailin
3
Alex Bailin
3
Band 3

For crime, Alex Bailing KC is outstanding and great on cases regarding media, publicity and sensitivity.

3
Danny Friedman
3
Band 3

Friedman is incredibly bright, very charming and a very safe pair of hands.

He is a wonderful KC. He can get very deep into a subject quickly and effectively, and is a great appellate advocate.

4
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh
4
Band 4

She is absolutely excellent and in a different league to most other barristers.

Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC is truly exceptional. Clients adore her. She is highly intelligent and fierce in court.

4
Joanna Buckley
4
Band 4

She looks at every single piece of evidence and analyses it, seeing things others would miss.

She is able to communicate understandable advice. Her drafting is fantastic.

Joanna Buckley is fantastic. Her black-letter legal knowledge is great.

4
Matthew Ryder
4
Band 4

He is a bright guy and a good advocate. He has talent and is committed.

6
Danielle Manson
6
Band 6

Manson goes above and beyond for her clients. Clients absolutely love her. She is so fierce, protective, calm and measured.

Danielle Manson is in it to get the absolute best results. When it comes to children, she is the most sophisticated. She is excellent.

6
Helen Law
6
Band 6

Helen is very good on the law.

Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Crime

Clare Montgomery KC
Star Individuals
Mark Summers KC
1
Mark Summers KC
1
Band 1
Richard Whittam KC
2
Richard Whittam KC
2
Band 2
3
Adrian Waterman KC
3
Band 3
Alex Bailin KC
3
Alex Bailin KC
3
Band 3
3
Danny Friedman KC
3
Band 3
4
Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC
4
Band 4
4
Matthew Ryder KC
4
Band 4

Juniors

London (Bar)

Crime

4
Joanna Buckley
4
Band 4
6
Danielle Manson
6
Band 6
6
Helen Law
6
Band 6