Chambers Review
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UK-Bar
Crime - Western (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Richard Onslow is a very experienced senior junior who has appeared at tribunals ranging from local magistrates' courts all the way up to the Privy Council. He handles a broad spectrum of serious criminal cases including drug and sexual offences, human trafficking and violent crime, and also takes on police disciplinary matters. He also handles firearms and shotgun appeals.
Strengths
Richard is brilliant and fights for his clients with great tenacity.
He is a highly experienced counsel, who immediately commands respect and presents his case with great authority and presence. He is a very effective and fearless cross-examiner.
He is very smooth and classy and always well prepared.
