SILK PROFILE

Jennifer Josephs KC

UK Bar 2026

St Philips Chambers

Ranked in 1 practice area

Crime

Midlands (Bar)

6 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Consistently recognised by the legal market directories, Jennifer Josephs KC took silk in 2025 following a busy and impressive career as a leading junior, specialising in criminal law for over 20 years. She is based on the Midland Circuit. She prosecutes and defends in a range of areas of criminal law, mainly homicide, serious sexual offences and organised crime. She has particular experience in cases involving gangland murders, child homicide, complex drug conspiracies, and child grooming and trafficking.

Career

Called to the Bar (Middle Temple) in 2000. Silk 2025. Newcastle upon Tyne University LLB (Hons) Law.

Jennifer is also an advocacy trainer and facilitator for the Midland Circuit.

Professional Memberships

Middle Temple; Criminal Bar Association; Midland Circuit.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Crime - Midlands (Bar)

New Silks

Individual Editorial

Jennifer Josephs KC is a well-regarded silk who acts for both the prosecution and the defence. She has experience of handling complex sexual offence, homicide, firearms and terrorism cases, and is well versed in dealing with vulnerable witnesses.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jennifer's ability to distil complex legal and factual issues into persuasive and accessible arguments is outstanding. She is in control of her advocacy and delivers clear and effective arguments.
CrimeUK Bar
Jennifer is really hard-working. She gets to issues fast and judges admire her.
CrimeUK Bar