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Crime - London (Bar)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Red Lion Chambers is a set experienced in domestic and international criminal trials, which both prosecutes and defends. It is noted for its "very impressive array of extremely capable and competent counsel across a range of fields." It offers expertise in all types of criminal cases including those relating to drugs, murder and sexual assault. They have a notable profile in the Central Criminal Court and the Court of Appeal, and interest in niche areas such as human trafficking law. Recent instructions have included R v Mawien Mawien & Or, concerning a joint-enterprise case.

Mark Bennett is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Etherington
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David Etherington
1
Band 1

David Etherington KC is a highly renowned silk who possesses in-depth knowledge of all areas of criminal law. He regularly appears in cases concerning fraud, murder, gang-related violence and historic sexual assault.

David Etherington is an advocate with few equals.

Kind, fair and never to be underestimated. I could listen to his voice all day long.

Gillian Jones
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Gillian Jones
1
Band 1

Gillian Jones KC routinely acts in murder and sexual assault cases, often dealing with vulnerable defendants and witnesses. She has expertise in cybercrime cases and is skilled in the handling of complex computer evidence. Jones has extensive experience appearing before the Court of Appeal.

Gillian Jones KC is great and at the top of my list.

Jones is a pillar of the legal society.

Gillian Jones has a lovely manner.

Jennifer Dempster
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Jennifer Dempster
1
Band 1

Jennifer Dempster KC can regularly be found defending on behalf of her clients at the Old Bailey against the most serious and complex criminal allegations. She is very experienced in handling homicide proceedings.

Jennifer Dempster KC is very good with juries. She is very bright and great at the law and at dissecting the legal aspect in cases. She stands above the others.

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Tom Forster
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Band 2

Tom Forster KC is highly regarded for his practice across crime and financial crime. He is equally comfortable prosecuting and defending in cases involving homicide, sexual offences and charges arising out of the activities of organised crime groups.

Tom Forster KC gets high-profile work and he is very pleasant and affable.

Felicia Davy
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Felicia Davy
3
Band 3

Amazing with people and not afraid to give robust advice, she is great for cases concerning difficult clients and difficult situations.

Well-versed in the law and not afraid to deal with cases involving lots of evidence, she is a very confident performer.

Joanna Hardy-Susskind
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Joanna Hardy-Susskind
3
Band 3

She is great.

Joanna deserves her high profile.

Joanna Hardy-Susskind provides a very good communication level.

Kate Bex
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Kate Bex
3
Band 3

Kate Bex KC is formidable.

She is a very good advocate.

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Jeremy Benson
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Band 4

Jeremy Benson KC is a really natural advocate and persuasive. He has a superb manner with the jury.

4
Riel Karmy-Jones
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Band 4

Riel is formidable and dogged.

Karmy-Jones is a smooth and suave jury advocate, who makes the complex seem simple.

She is superb. A bit like a swan, she looks serene on the surface, but works very hard underneath.

She commands the courtroom, captivates the jury and makes sure that the client is heard. She is clear, fair and impeccably prepared.

Serena Gates
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Serena Gates
4
Band 4

Serena Gates is amazing.

Serena is a standout prosecutor, who is highly impressive. She is great to communicate with and very clever.

Gates is a talented barrister who, whilst committed to her brief, remained open-minded, approachable and easy to work with.

She is extremely able, being confident and competent. She is a fantastic prosecutor and marshalled the case very well.

5
Edmund Vickers
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Band 5

Vickers is so smooth. He is incredible, calm and collected.

Edmund Vickers KC does very good work.

Leo Seelig
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Leo Seelig
5
Band 5

He is a very persuasive and engaging advocate.

Leo Seelig is excellent and very impressive.

5
Michelle Nelson
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Band 5

Michelle Nelson KC is great. She is formidable in court and a good person to have on your side.

Michael Goodwin
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Michael Goodwin
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Band 6

Michael Goodwin KC is very capable and highly authoritative.

Goodwin possesses a real command of detail.

Michael is a very good advocate. He is measured and likes to find a resolution.

Michael Goodwin is a master of his craft. He navigates the most complex of cases.

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Tom Payne
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Band 6

Tom Payne KC is a superb trial lawyer.

Ranked Barristers at
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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Crime

David Etherington KC
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David Etherington KC
1
Band 1
Gillian Jones KC
1
Gillian Jones KC
1
Band 1
Jennifer Dempster KC
1
Jennifer Dempster KC
1
Band 1
2
Tom Forster KC
2
Band 2
Kate Bex KC
3
Kate Bex KC
3
Band 3
4
Jeremy Benson KC
4
Band 4
4
Riel Karmy-Jones KC
4
Band 4
5
Edmund Vickers KC
5
Band 5
5
Michelle Nelson KC
5
Band 5
Michael Goodwin KC
6
Michael Goodwin KC
6
Band 6
6
Tom Payne KC
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Band 6

Juniors

London (Bar)

Crime

Felicia Davy
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Felicia Davy
3
Band 3
Joanna Hardy-Susskind
3
Joanna Hardy-Susskind
3
Band 3
Serena Gates
4
Serena Gates
4
Band 4
Leo Seelig
5
Leo Seelig
5
Band 5