Crime

Andrew Thompson is an experienced junior with substantial expertise in cases concerning homicides and large-scale drug trafficking. His strength in handling vulnerable witnesses means that he is particularly highly rated in cases relating to sexual offences.

Chris Paxton KC is a well-regarded silk with significant experience both prosecuting and defending serious crime. His broad practice also encompasses fraud, road transport and regulatory cases. He has recent experience of cases involving sexual offences and organised crime. He is regularly instructed in cases involving vulnerable witnesses and elderly defendants.

Simon Spence KC has experience defending and prosecuting high-profile criminal cases in London and the South East, including those involving serious sex offences, violence and drug trafficking. He has a growing practice in regulatory issues such as trading standards claims. He also has extensive experience handling serious and complex homicide offences.

Dan Taylor defends and prosecutes the complete ambit of serious criminal cases. He specialises in cases involving young and vulnerable witnesses and defendants.

Jane Oldfield has a varied crime practice that includes both financial crime and the core of serious and violent crime. She acts for both the prosecution and defence across offences including serious sexual offences and homicides.

Matthew Sorel-Cameron is a high-quality junior who inspires confidence when acting in fraud and criminal cases. He is equally comfortable prosecuting and defending and is a on CPS panels for general crime, specialist serious crime, RASSO and fraud. He has experience of matters including modern slavery, homicide and sexual offences.

Steven Dyble is a specialist defence barrister who regularly acts in high-profile cases. He is adept at handling cases concerning homicide, sexual offences, drugs and fraud.