Chambers Review
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Crime - North Eastern (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Alistair MacDonald KC is an experienced criminal barrister who is well known for his time as chair of the Bar Council. He offers vast experience in complex homicide and major fraud matters, while his prior training as a biochemist only serves to strengthen his performance in matters containing a scientific element. He also often handles regulatory crime cases.
Strengths
He is absolute top-drawer and enormously experienced. His advocacy is first-class, so he is good at trial, and judges know his reputation, so will listen to him on difficult cases.