John Price KC

ohn Price KC has experience in all areas of criminal law, both prosecuting and defending, in cases of murder, sexual offences, firearms, fraud and drugs.

He is regularly instructed by CPS HQ Appeals Unit and has appeared recently in several cases of importance in the Court of Appeal. These cases, referred to as ‘Special Court Cases’ by the CPS have concerned offences of child sexual exploitation and serious historic sexual assaults.

In recent years John has been briefed on high profile historic sexual abuse cases involving public figures and renowned public schools.

John is regularly briefed to provide advice and prosecute and defend cases concerning offences of Corporate Manslaughter and Gross Negligence Manslaughter.

Ranked in Both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for Crime.

What the Legal Directories say:

"An absolutely superb silk who really understands medical matters." - Chambers and Partners 2022

"A brilliant silk and the pre-eminent silk for prosecuting cases of complexity and sensitivity, particularly where there are difficult questions of law." - Legal 500 2022 - Crime

"John Price KC is a fantastic communicator who is calm under pressure, thorough, knowledgeable and a pleasure to instruct. A superb lawyer who is highly tenacious. He is a rottweiler." - Chambers and Partners 2021 - Crime

"A brilliant silk and the pre-eminent silk for prosecuting cases of complexity and sensitivity, particularly where there are difficult questions of law." - Legal  500 2021 - Crime