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Crispin Aylett KC

UK Bar 2026

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Crime - London (Bar)

Star Individual
Star Individuals

Individual Editorial

Crispin Aylett KC is a star individual who is enormously respected for his abilities as a prosecutor. He regularly handles complex and high-profile murder cases, along with other matters such as terrorism and firearms offences. Aylett is renowned for his ability to take on the most serious criminal matters, including those relating to sexual allegations and joint-enterprise murder. He has experience dealing with cases involving vulnerable defendants, such as those suffering from a mental health condition.

Strengths

Crispin is one of the best speech writers at the Bar.

Aylett is a top prosecutor.

Crispin Aylett is a first-choice advocate for the most serious cases.

Financial Crime: Corporates - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Crispin Aylett KC is a highly regarded criminal barrister who is noted for his expert handling of both heavyweight general and white-collar criminal matters. While he has considerable experience of acting for and advising major corporate clients facing Senior Fraud Office investigations and criminal charges such as bribery and corruption, Aylett is also regularly called upon to act for the regulators in complex and high-value cases and Deferred Prosecution Agreement negotiations.

Strengths

Crispin is one of the funniest and ferocious advocates. He chops and dices defendants, and has incredible judgement and great wit.

Crispin has exceptional gravitas in the courtroom and he brings everyone with him, willingly so.

Financial Crime - London (Bar)

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Crispin Aylett KC is a highly regarded criminal barrister who is noted for his expert handling of both heavyweight general and white-collar criminal matters. While he has considerable experience of acting for and advising major corporate clients facing Senior Fraud Office investigations and criminal charges such as bribery and corruption, Aylett is also regularly called upon to act for the regulators in complex and high-value cases and Deferred Prosecution Agreement negotiations.

Strengths

Crispin has exceptional gravitas in the courtroom and he brings everyone with him, willingly so.

Crispin is one of the funniest and ferocious advocates. He chops and dices defendants, and has incredible judgement and great wit.

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