Crime
Midlands (Bar)
14 years ranked
Provided by No5 Barristers' Chambers
Harpreet took silk in 2022 in his fifteenth year of practice. He became Leader of the Midland Circuit in October 2024. He prosecutes and defends in grave and complex cases. His busy practice covers the full range of criminal offences. His instructions include cases of alleged homicide, terrorism, drugs, fraud and serious sexual offences. He is instructed to prosecute particularly sensitive cases by the CPS’ Complex Casework Units, Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division and London Homicide Unit. Harpreet is recognised nationally for his work in representing police officers in the criminal courts, in disciplinary proceedings and before the Police Appeals Tribunal. He acts for professionals, including teachers and members of the medical and legal professions, who find themselves before the criminal courts. Harpreet receives instructions to represent those who are particularly vulnerable and those with mental health difficulties. Harpreet has an innate ability to secure the confidence of those he represents. He combines his natural and highly-effective advocacy skills with real industry.
Called to the Bar 2005; Silk 2022; Bencher (Gray’s Inn) 2022; Leader of the Midland Circuit 2024.
BA (Hons) (Durham) [English Literature]; Dip Law (City); BVC (Inns of Court School of Law) [Recipient of the British Academy of Forensic Sciences Prize]; Prince of Wales Scholar (Gray’s Inn).
Provided by Chambers
Harpreet Singh Sandhu KC has expertise in heavyweight criminal cases such as those involving rape and murder. He has experience on multi-handed matters. He also has expertise in dealing with drugs conspiracies and violent offences. He is noted for his sensitive handling of vulnerable defendants.
Provided by Chambers
Harpreet is excellent. He is unflappable, clear in his advice, robust and understanding. He is a very smooth operator.
Harpreet Singh Sandhu deals with cases very humanely, good with complexity and always interested in team work.
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