Christopher Paxton KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 2 : Crime
Band 2
About
Provided by Christopher Paxton KC
Practice Areas
Chris is cited in both the Legal 500 and Chambers UK directories. He is a highly regarded criminal advocate who defends and prosecutes. He
provides leadership when leading large teams, brings strategic oversight to complex issues and is a highly persuasive advocate who prides himself
on his client care and approachable manner, thereby instilling his clients with confidence in even the most challenging situations. Homicide &
Violent Crime: He has extensive experience in murder and manslaughter offences; many of which involve complex areas of pharmacology,
psychopharmacology and psychiatry. Sexual Offences: Chris has been involved in numerous cases involving serious sexual offending and is known
as a robust, yet sensitive advocate. Most cases he is instructed in involve significant third-party material and expert evidence, and often relate to
historic allegations. He is adept in dealing with very young and vulnerable witnesses and Clients. Organised Crime: Chris has appeared in some
very high-profile cases involving serious organised crime groups/gangs involved in violence, drug supply, sexual exploitation and other serious
criminality. Fraud: Chris has developed a strong practice in cases involving corporate and non-corporate fraud, including fraud in the road haulage,
construction and mortgage brokering industries. Many cases involve expert evidence in forensic accounting, auditing and other areas. Chris
defends both private individuals and companies and has particular expertise in road death cases, road transport and regulation working throughout
England and Wales both in courts, tribunals and in an advisory capacity.
Career
Silk: 2019; Head of Chelmsford Annexe.
Professional Memberships
CBA; Essex Bar Mess; SEC.
Chambers Review
UK Bar
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Chris takes control in multi-handed cases and juries love him."
"Chris takes control in multi-handed cases and juries love him."