Jeremy Wainwright KC
UK Bar Guide 2024
Band 4 : Crime
Band 4
About
Provided by Jeremy Wainwright KC
Practice Areas
Jeremy Wainwright KC is a very experienced criminal barrister. He specialises in homicide cases, serious sexual allegations, and complex conspiracies, including fraud.
He has represented defendants in numerous Murder trials. Feedback from clients indicate that he makes them feel they have someone on their side, helping them understand and get through the challenges of the trial process.
He has defended regularly in multi-million-pound fraud cases. By mastering the complexities and facts, he gets to the core of the case and presents it to the jury in a clear manner, helping to achieve a successful outcome.
He has a reputation for having a strong rapport with solicitors and clients, keeping them involved in all aspects of the case. He is recognised for his excellence in trial advocacy.
A co-defending KC attributed the acquittal of two defendants on a murder charge to his cross-examination of a leading pathologist. Other counsel said Jeremy Wainwright’s cross-examination of the pathologist was the most effective seen.
His closing speeches have been described as “brilliant” and “electrifying”.
He is a grade A advocacy trainer and teaches advocacy worldwide, including the War Crimes Tribunal at The Hague.
He is ranked in both Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 as a leading Criminal KC.
Career
Jeremy Wainwright has been a member of the Bar since 1990 and the Irish Bar (1995). Silk 2019
Professional Memberships
Gray’s Inn, SE Circuit , Western Circuit, Criminal Bar Association, London Irish Lawyers Association, Chair of the Sussex Bar.
Personal
Football fan and London Irish Rugby supporter.