Crime

Jonas Hankin KC is a silk who provides expertise in complex criminal cases. He has developed a particular niche in infant and child murder cases involving complex expert evidence. His practice takes in cases requiring sophisticated analysis of pathological evidence.

Michael Burrows KC is a respected silk who regularly handles a broad variety of complex criminal cases. He has experience of acting for both the prosecution and defence and is regularly instructed in serious cases involving sexual offences, drug trafficking and murder.

Michael Duck KC is a highly regarded practitioner who regularly acts as prosecution and defence in serious criminal cases. He has notable expertise in fraud and organised crime with a strong track record in high-profile criminal cases.

Michelle Heeley KC provides experienced prosecution and defence counsel across a broad range of high-profile matters. She has expert knowledge of criminal fraud, drug trafficking, rape, murder and other serious criminal offences. She has significant expertise in dealing with vulnerable witnesses.

Adrian Keeling KC is highlighted for his strategic approach to heavyweight drugs and homicide cases. He also has significant experience of handling fraud cases. He frequently acts for both the prosecution and the defence.

Daniel Oscroft attracts praise for his ability in criminal cases. He offers further experience in cases concerning proceeds of crime and regulatory issues.

David Mason KC is an esteemed all-rounder who has significant experience of handling heavyweight criminal cases. He is particularly well regarded for his work in infant death, child cruelty and murder cases and he receives accolades for his skill in matters involving complex medical expert testimony.

Harpreet Singh Sandhu KC has expertise in heavyweight criminal cases such as those involving rape and murder. He has experience on multi-handed matters. He also has expertise in dealing with drugs conspiracies and violent offences. He is noted for his sensitive handling of vulnerable defendants.

John O'Higgins is an accomplished junior who has acted in a vast number of cases, including those concerning homicide, serious violence, terrorism, sexual offences and fraud. He regularly acts for both the prosecution and the defence.

Martin Liddiard is an experienced practitioner who regularly acts as prosecution and defence counsel. His practice spans the full ambit of criminal law, with noted expertise in drug-related offences, commercial fraud and violent and sexual offences.

Antonie Muller is a respected junior who prosecutes and defends in serious criminal matters. He handles homicide offences as well as firearms, drugs and sexual offences.

Chloe Ashley is a sought-after junior who prosecutes and defends in a variety of crime matters, both as junior alone and led. Her expertise include matters involving children and vulnerable defendants.

Mark Heywood KC is a versatile silk offering considerable experience prosecuting and defending serious criminal proceedings. He maintains a broad practice that comprises work on cases concerning murder, fraud and sexual offences. He also has considerable experience handling drug-trafficking cases.

Matthew Brook KC is experienced in the handling of both prosecution and defence work. He is regularly instructed in serious drug supply and trafficking cases and cases involving undercover police officers.

Sharon Bahia is held in high regard for her ability to prosecute and defend serious criminal cases. She is instructed on cases including murder, armed robbery and sexual offences.

Tim Pole is an accomplished Crown Court practitioner who specialises in cases concerning motoring and regulatory crime. Health and safety prosecutions and confiscations form a particular area of focus.