Crime

Trinity Chambers is a notable set on the North Eastern Circuit with bases in Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Leeds. The barristers at Trinity Chambers are well regarded for their expert handling of a wide range of criminal cases and regularly appear in the Crown Courts across the North East, as well as Yorkshire and the Midlands. Areas of expertise for the team include serious cases relating to homicides, terrorism, sexual offences and large drugs conspiracies. The set also houses considerable strength in the full range of motor offences, and regularly acts for both the prosecution and the defence. Recent instructions have included R v Cook and Hackett, a three-week murder trial complicated by the body having been burned and then buried.

"Trinity has approachable and friendly clerks who respond quickly to any query."

"Lead criminal and regulatory clerk Liam Gorman is very efficient, charming and courteous. He always finds someone for you."

Christopher Knox is an experienced barrister who is praised for his skilful advocacy in organised crime cases. While he regularly acts for the defence, he has also represented the CPS and HMRC. He has significant experience in homicide cases and matters concerning financial crime. "Christopher is a great tactician who always makes the client feel supported."

Toby Hedworth KC is an accomplished silk whose practice includes a wide range of criminal and regulatory cases. He has experience in homicide and terrorism matters, and is recognised for his adept handling of complex judicial review proceedings. "Toby is an ultimate professional and the delivery of his closing speech holds the court spell bound. He is very good with clients and is very experienced." "Toby does a tremendous job and his speech to the jury is brilliant."

Caroline Goodwin KC is a talented silk who handles both prosecution and defence work. She has accumulated extensive experience in handling serious criminal cases and is noted for acting in complex homicides.