Crime

Richard Wright KC is a masterful silk and head of chambers. He has experience acting both for the prosecution and the defence in serious criminal cases. His broad practice also includes specialism in fraud and homicide. He has particular expertise in cases which involve complex medical evidence.

Catherine Silverton is a criminal defence specialist who is regularly instructed in serious crime cases such as murder, manslaughter, organised crime and sex offences. She has substantial experience of cross-examining children and medical experts.

Abdul Iqbal KC is a well-regarded criminal defence barrister. He is noted for his expert handling of complex murder, arms trafficking, money laundering and serious organised crime cases.

Craig Hassall KC has vast experience in criminal work, covering violent and organised crime, sexual offences, and road traffic offences. Although he does accept defence instructions, Hassall predominantly acts for the prosecution, including in cases where the defendant is a minor.

Kama Melly KC is a well-regarded silk who is frequently instructed for the defence and prosecution of serious and complex criminal matters. She specialises in cases involving child defendants and sexual offences.

Mark McKone KC receives praise for his skilled advocacy on behalf of both the prosecution and the defence. He handles a diverse range of significant matters, specialising in serious sexual assaults and rape. He is a Grade 4 prosecutor who appears on rape and serious organised crime panels.

Robert Stevenson is noted for his ability to prosecute and defend serious criminal cases. He is a Grade 4 prosecutor with experience handling homicides, drug-related offences and serious organised crimes.

Andrew Semple is a highly experienced junior who regularly acts for both the prosecution and the defence in criminal cases. His caseload includes sexual abuse, murders and drug-related offences.

Julian Jones prosecutes and defends complex criminal cases involving fraud, sexual assault and homicide. He possesses particular expertise in disclosure.

Matthew Harding is a respected barrister who has experience handling the full gamut of criminal matters, including cases concerning firearms, people trafficking and dangerous driving. He also undertakes cases involving serious sexual offences.

Michael Collins is a junior whose criminal practice covers defending and prosecuting a broad range of matters. He is particularly noted for his expert handling of drug trafficking, motor crime and sexual abuse cases. He also has expertise defending homicide offences.

Patrick Palmer is an experienced junior who covers a wide range of criminal matters. He offers notable expertise in areas such as serious sex offences, homicide and motor crimes. He also has significant experience in drug conspiracy cases.

Paul Abrahams heads the set's office in Middlesbrough and has over 20 years experience of dealing with some of the most complex and serious criminal cases in the North east of England, particularly in the Teesside and Durham Crown Courts. He handles both prosecution and defence work.

Newly appointed silk Gillian Batts KC receives regular instructions in homicide, serious violence, sexual offences and firearms cases. She has handled headline grabbing matters such as R v Boyd, a high profile cold case concerning the murder of 7-year-old Nikki Allen in 1992.