Christopher Bertham

Barrister information

Practice Areas

A leading junior who “achieves the very highest standards in advocacy”. He is a specialist in defending cases concerning organised crime, from serious fraud to murder. He is typically instructed as a leading junior in complex cases involving high value fraud and in cases involving serious violence with firearms. His professionalism has been praised by the judiciary as “impressive” and he “mixes courtesy with firmness”. He is a busy junior who is very hard working and who is trusted to advance the most difficult cases. He is a bright and persuasive advocate with an impressive tactical instinct. He is highly sought after by both professional and lay clients.

Career

Recent Work:

R. v H.A. - Client acquitted of Terrorism offences.

R. v. T.D. - Client acquitted of drugs supply and modern slavery offences.

R. v. S.K. (Operation Optica) – Client acquitted after a trial lasting 3 months in Manchester, involving alleged participation in several shootings.

R. v. R.Y. (Operation Maidenwell) – Trial for murder with a machine gun. Client acquitted.

Professional Memberships

Fraud Lawyers Association

Criminal Bar Association

Lawyers for Liberty