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Crime: International Criminal Law | UK Bar

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This section covers work undertaken in relation to international crimes including genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. It includes both advisory and trial work before judicial bodies such as the International Criminal Court and the Kosovo Specialist Chambers. It does not include cases that are 'international' only in the sense of 'cross-border', or cases falling under the criminal law of foreign countries and otherwise unconnected with international crime. All ranked barristers are registered at the Bar of England and Wales.

Rankings overview for Silks (KC)

  1. Rodney Dixon KC
    Rodney Dixon KC Temple Garden Chambers13 Years Ranked
  2. Steven Kay KC
    Steven Kay KC 9BR Chambers29 Years Ranked
  3. David Hooper KC25 Bedford Row
  4. Peter Haynes KCSt Philips Chambers
  5. Simon Laws KCWalnut House
  6. Steven Powles KCDoughty Street Chambers
  7. Tim Moloney KCDoughty Street Chambers

  1. Aarif Abraham
    Aarif Abraham Doughty Street Chambers5 Years Ranked
  2. Almudena Bernabéu
    Almudena Bernabéu Guernica 37 Chambers1 Years Ranked
  3. Amal Clooney
    Amal Clooney Doughty Street Chambers10 Years Ranked
  4. David Young
    David Young Red Lion Chambers15 Years Ranked
  5. Gillian Higgins
    Gillian Higgins 9BR Chambers14 Years Ranked
  6. Iain Edwards
    Iain Edwards 1MCB11 Years Ranked
  7. Kirsty Sutherland
    Kirsty Sutherland 9BR Chambers4 Years Ranked
  8. Nina Tavakoli
    Nina Tavakoli Red Lion Chambers9 Years Ranked
  9. Peta Louise Bagott Doughty Street Chambers3 Years Ranked
  10. Sarah Bafadhel
    Sarah Bafadhel 9BR Chambers11 Years Ranked
  11. Toby Cadman
    Toby Cadman Guernica 37 Chambers10 Years Ranked
  12. Aidan EllisTemple Garden Chambers
  13. Catriona Murdoch1 Crown Office Row
  14. Haydee Dijkstal33 Bedford Row
  15. Joanna BuckleyMatrix Chambers
  16. Joe Holmes9BR Chambers
  17. Joshua Kern9BR Chambers
  18. Kerrie Ann Rowan25 Bedford Row
  19. Lennart Poulsen9BR Chambers
  20. Megan HirstDoughty Street Chambers
  21. Michelle ButlerMatrix Chambers
  22. Sam Blom Cooper25 Bedford Row
  23. Sareta AshraphGarden Court Chambers

All Silks (KC) profiles

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  1. Rodney Dixon KC
    Rodney Dixon KC
    Temple Garden Chambers
    Temple Garden Chambers | Crime: International Criminal Law
    2026 | Spotlight | 13 Years Ranked

    Rodney Dixon KC is a well-regarded barrister who is noted for his representation of individuals, international governments and political leaders. He regularly appears before international criminal courts including the ICC and also handles international criminal law matters before the UK courts. He boasts particular expertise in war crimes and humanitarian issues.

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  2. Steven Kay KC
    Steven Kay KC
    9BR Chambers
    9BR Chambers | Crime: International Criminal Law
    2026 | Spotlight | 29 Years Ranked

    Steven Kay KC is a pre-eminent silk who boasts a vast depth of experience of handling ICC proceedings, particularly those involving significant and high-profile political figures. Kay regularly defends those accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

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  3. David Hooper KC
    25 Bedford Row | Crime: International Criminal Law
    2026 | Spotlight
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  4. Peter Haynes KC
    St Philips Chambers | Crime: International Criminal Law
    2026 | Spotlight
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  5. Simon Laws KC
    Walnut House | Crime: International Criminal Law
    2026 | Spotlight
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  6. Steven Powles KC
    Doughty Street Chambers | Crime: International Criminal Law
    2026 | Spotlight
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  7. Tim Moloney KC
    Doughty Street Chambers | Crime: International Criminal Law
    2026 | Spotlight
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