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Pump Court Chambers

Crime

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Pump Court Chambers

Rankings

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Crime - Western (Bar)

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Pump Court Chambers is a well-regarded set noted for its expert handling of a wide range of criminal cases. An interviewee comments that the sets has "barristers of all abilities which allows us to identify those best suited to certain individuals or cases." Members are regularly called upon to act for both the prosecution and defence in cases involving serious crimes such as murder, drugs-related matters and serious sexual offences. Additional areas of strength for the team include fraud and cases relating to serious violence. Members of the set were recently successful in defending David McLean, the former mayor of Winchester who was charged with the attempted murder of his 92-year-old mother.

Tony George is the senior criminal clerk.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are extremely helpful and will always try and accommodate our requests; they are approachable when issues arise that need resolution and will do what they can find a solution.

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  • The clerks are efficient in providing a good service to their members, and in their communication.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sarah Jones
    Sarah Jones

    Sarah Jones

    Sarah Jones KC has a strong reputation for her broad criminal expertise and demonstrates considerable strengths in multi-complainant sexual offence matters and historic claims of sexual abuse. She also has expertise in violent offences including kidnapping and aggravated burglary. She is adept at dealing with vulnerable witnesses and defendants.

    • Sarah Jones is a passionate and dedicated advocate who is personable and collegiate in her approach to multi-handed cases.

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    • Sarah is an exceptional advocate. She has a vast amount of experience and knowledge.

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  • Rebecca Fairbairn
    Rebecca Fairbairn

    Rebecca Fairbairn

    Rebecca Fairbairn is a strong advocate who has experience prosecuting and defending across a broad range of criminal matters from homicide to fraud. She is regularly instructed in relation to serious violent and sexual offences. As a Grade 4 prosecutor she is often instructed by the CPS and is a specialist rape panel member.

    • Rebecca Fairbairn is very experienced and is proficient in all areas.

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  • Ellie Fargin
    Ellie Fargin

    Ellie Fargin

    Ellie Fargin is a highly impressive criminal junior. She is well regarded for her strong practice and experience in handling complex criminal cases including rape and serious sexual offences.

    • Ellie is able to put defendants at ease and to create an environment in conferences which helps to settle defendants while displaying knowledge and an understanding of their case.

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