Department profile
Six Pump Court

Crime

UK Bar Guide 2026 : South Eastern (Bar)


Six Pump Court

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Crime - South Eastern (Bar)

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Six Pump Court is a popular set with an impressive profile in Kent and a strong bench of silks and juniors, who have "a wealth of expertise." They are seen as having "extremely experienced and effective advocates, who have a reassuring manner for both defendants and solicitors alike." Its barristers regularly prosecute and defend a range of serious criminal cases, including murders, drug conspiracies and sexual assault. Recent instructions include prosecution work in R v Stephanie Langley concerning a murder and R v Stephen Lloyd Jones, Tiamo Zanaj and Kirsat Kizilkaya in a case of drug smuggling.

Richard Constable is the senior clerk at the set.

Strengths

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  • The clerks are always extremely helpful and we have built an extremely good relationship with the chambers.

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  • The clerks are outstanding and 'go the extra mile' to assist instructing solicitors.

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  • The clerks at Six Pump Court are helpful and proactive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Kieran Brand
    Band 2Kieran Brand

    Kieran Brand

    Kieran Brand frequently prosecutes and defends general and financial crime cases. His recent work includes cases related to GBH, death by dangerous driving, sexual offences and rape.

    • Kieran deals well with cases and has come to some very carefully thought-out solutions.

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  • Band 2Nina Ellin KC
    Band 2Nina Ellin KC

    Nina Ellin KC

    Nina Ellin KC acts for both the prosecution and defence in a wide range of criminal cases. She has particular experience handling cases involving young or vulnerable witnesses and clients.

  • Band 2Richard Barraclough
    Band 2Richard Barraclough

    Richard Barraclough

    Richard Barraclough KC is a highly experienced and accomplished silk who both prosecutes and defends a wide range of criminal cases. His caseload includes matters concerning serious sexual offences, violent crime and homicides. He is also experienced in the handling of cases involving fraud and proceeds of crime.

  • Band 3Emin Kandola
    Band 3Emin Kandola

    Emin Kandola

    Emin Kandola splits her crime practice between prosecuting and defending serious crime. She has experience both led and unled handling assaults and sexual offences as well as prison mutiny.

  • Band 3Peter Alcock
    Band 3Peter Alcock

    Peter Alcock

    Peter Alcock offers notable expertise in the prosecution and defence of a range of criminal cases. His recent experience includes cases concerning GBH, aggravated burglary, murder and attempted kidnap.

    • Peter Alcock is very good and hard-working.

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  • New SilksDanny Moore
    New SilksDanny Moore

    Danny Moore

    Danny Moore KC is a highly rated junior who specialises in multi-defendant and multi-complainant cases. He has gained considerable expertise in historic and current sexual abuse cases, especially those involving professionals and institutions. He also has experience of cases concerning violent crime, fraud and firearms. He has additional expertise in cases involving allegations of large drugs conspiracies.

    • Danny specialises in some of the most sophisticated cases and his advocacy commands the attention of the courtroom.

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  • New SilksJohn Fitzgerald
    New SilksJohn Fitzgerald

    John Fitzgerald

    John Fitzgerald has a notable practice in criminal matters. He regularly acts for the defence and the prosecution and handles cases involving allegations of murder and serious sexual offences.

    • John Fitzgerald is extremely experienced. He provides excellent advice and is extremely supportive.

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    • John does everything with his clients' best interests in mind and has the ability to distil complex legal arguments into clear and persuasive submissions.

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