Ranking tables
Crime | UK Bar
London (Bar)
Rankings overview for Sets
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Star Individuals
- Jim Sturman KC 2 Bedford Row29 Years Ranked
- John Kelsey-Fry KC Cloth Fair Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Laidlaw KC 2 Hare Court29 Years Ranked
- Oliver Glasgow KC 2 Hare Court19 Years Ranked
- Patrick Gibbs KC 3 Raymond Buildings28 Years Ranked
- Sallie Bennett-Jenkins KC 2 Hare Court29 Years Ranked
- Tom Little KC Deka Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Ali Naseem Bajwa KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Clare Montgomery KCMatrix Chambers
- Crispin Aylett KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Duncan Penny KC6KBW College Hill
- Edward Fitzgerald KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Eleanor Laws KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Henry Blaxland KCGarden Court Chambers
- Mark A. Heywood KC5 King's Bench Walk
- Orlando Pownall KC2 Hare Court
Band 1
- Alexandra Healy KC Foundry Chambers22 Years Ranked
- Alisdair Williamson KC 3 Raymond Buildings16 Years Ranked
- Brian Altman KC 2 Bedford Row29 Years Ranked
- Charles Sherrard KC Furnival Chambers12 Years Ranked
- David Etherington KC Red Lion Chambers28 Years Ranked
- Gillian Jones KC Red Lion Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Ian Winter KC Cloth Fair Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Jane Bickerstaff KC 9BR Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Dempster KC Red Lion Chambers19 Years Ranked
- Kieran Vaughan KC 2 Bedford Row16 Years Ranked
- Philippa McAtasney KC Furnival Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Sally O'Neill KC Furnival Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Courtenay Griffiths KCWyeth Thomas Chambers
- David Jeremy KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- David Perry KC6KBW College Hill
- David Spens KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Duncan Atkinson KC6KBW College Hill
- Edward Brown KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- George Carter-Stephenson KC25 Bedford Row
- Hugh Davies KC3 Raymond Buildings
- Jacob Hallam KC6KBW College Hill
- James Scobie KCGarden Court Chambers
- James Wood KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Jeremy Dein KC25 Bedford Row
- Jo Sidhu KCNo5 Barristers' Chambers
- Lewis Power KCChurch Court Chambers
- Lisa Wilding KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Martin Hicks KC2 Hare Court
- Paul Hynes KC25 Bedford Row
- Paul Mendelle KC25 Bedford Row
- Philip Evans KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Sarah Forshaw KC5 King's Bench Walk
- Sasha Wass KC6KBW College Hill
- Sean Larkin KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Simon Denison KC6KBW College Hill
- Stephen Kamlish KCThe Chambers of Stephen Kamlish KC
- Tim Moloney KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Tracy Ayling KC2 Bedford Row
- Tyrone Smith KC25 Bedford Row
- William Emlyn Jones KC3 Raymond Buildings
- Zoe Johnson KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
Band 2
- Abbas Lakha KC 9BR Chambers19 Years Ranked
- Brian O'Neill KC 2 Hare Court19 Years Ranked
- Caroline Carberry KC Furnival Chambers7 Years Ranked
- Caroline Haughey KC Furnival Chambers12 Years Ranked
- Christine Agnew KC 2 Bedford Row18 Years Ranked
- Giles Cockings KC Furnival Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Ian Henderson KC Farringdon Chambers7 Years Ranked
- Kirsty Brimelow KC Doughty Street Chambers20 Years Ranked
- Leon Kazakos KC 2 Hare Court9 Years Ranked
- Michael Borrelli KC 3 Raymond Buildings29 Years Ranked
- Oliver Blunt KC Furnival Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Richard Jory KC Foundry Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Sarah Elliott KC Doughty Street Chambers16 Years Ranked
- Aftab Jafferjee KC6KBW College Hill
- Alan Kent KCMountford Chambers
- Alison Morgan KC6KBW College Hill
- Andrew Hall KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Annabel Darlow KC6KBW College Hill
- Anthony Orchard KC5 King's Bench Walk
- Brenda Campbell KCGarden Court Chambers
- Cairns Nelson KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Charles Bott KCMountford Chambers
- Christopher Henley KCMountford Chambers
- Clare Wade KCGarden Court Chambers
- David Hislop KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Dean George KC2 Bedford Row
- Edward Henry KCMountford Chambers
- Eloise Marshall KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Francis FitzGibbon KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- John Price KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- John Ryder KC6KBW College Hill
- Jonathan Higgs KC5 King's Bench Walk
- Louis Mably KC6KBW College Hill
- Louise Sweet KC2 Bedford Row
- Mark Summers KCMatrix Chambers
- Michael Bromley-Martin KC3 Raymond Buildings
- Miranda Moore KC5 Paper Buildings
- Natasha Wong KC5 King's Bench Walk
- Paul Keleher KC25 Bedford Row
- Peter Wilcock KCGarden Court Chambers
- Peter Wright KC2 Hare Court
- Rajiv Menon KCGarden Court Chambers
- Richard Whittam KCMatrix Chambers
- William Boyce KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
Band 3
- Adam Kane KC Libertas Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Alex Bailin KC Matrix Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Justin Rouse KC 9BR Chambers9 Years Ranked
- Kate Bex KC Red Lion Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Katy Thorne KC Doughty Street Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Mark Cotter KC 5 St Andrew's Hill13 Years Ranked
- Matthew Butt KC 3 Raymond Buildings14 Years Ranked
- Richard Christie KC 187 Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Simon Csoka KC Libertas Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Stephen Moses KC Furnival Chambers12 Years Ranked
- Trevor Burke KC 3 Raymond Buildings20 Years Ranked
- Adrian Waterman KCMatrix Chambers
- Allison Hunter KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Anthony Berry KC9BR Chambers
- Anthony Metzer KCGoldsmith Chambers
- Bernard Richmond KCLamb Building
- Brendan Kelly KC2 Hare Court
- Charlotte Newell KC5 King's Bench Walk
- Colin Aylott KCMountford Chambers
- Danny Friedman KCMatrix Chambers
- Danny Robinson KC5 King's Bench Walk
- David Bentley KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Graham Trembath KC5 Paper Buildings
- Icah Peart KCGarden Court Chambers
- John McGuinness KCFoundry Chambers
- Keir Monteith KCGarden Court Chambers
- Mark Fenhalls KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Paul Bogan KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Peter Doyle KC25 Bedford Row
- Peter Finnigan KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Richard Horwell KC3 Raymond Buildings
- Simon Russell Flint KCMillennium Chambers
- Tom Forster KCRed Lion Chambers
- Tony Badenoch KC6KBW College Hill
- Vanessa Marshall KC7BR
Band 4
- Anand Beharrylal KC 2 Bedford Row4 Years Ranked
- Andrew Trollope KC 187 Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Ben Douglas-Jones KC 5 Paper Buildings14 Years Ranked
- David Whittaker KC 2 Hare Court21 Years Ranked
- Deanna Heer KC 5 Paper Buildings14 Years Ranked
- Jason Bartfeld KC 187 Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Jeremy Wainwright KC 3TG7 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Caplan KC 5 Paper Buildings29 Years Ranked
- Mark Harries KC Serjeants' Inn Chambers16 Years Ranked
- Mozammel Hossain KC 187 Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Riel Karmy-Jones KC Red Lion Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Samuel Magee KC 2 Bedford Row13 Years Ranked
- Adrian Eissa KCMC Chambers
- Adrian Langdale KC7BR
- Anne Whyte KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Bernard Tetlow KCFurnival Chambers
- David Emanuel KCGarden Court Chambers
- Dexter Dias KCGarden Court Chambers
- Gareth Patterson KC6KBW College Hill
- Henry Grunwald KCCrucible Law
- Hossein Zahir KCGarden Court Chambers
- Jeremy Benson KCRed Lion Chambers
- Kate Lumsdon KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Kerim Fuad KCChurch Court Chambers
- Matthew Ryder KCMatrix Chambers
- Melanie Simpson KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Michael Ivers KCGarden Court Chambers
- Narita Bahra KC33 Chancery Lane
- Nicholas Corsellis KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Nigel Lambert KCMountford Chambers
- Rossano Scamardella KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Rudi Fortson KC25 Bedford Row
- Stuart Trimmer KC4BB
- Tim Clark KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Tom Kark KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- William Hughes KCFoundry Chambers
Band 5
- Andrew Campbell-Tiech KC Drystone Chambers16 Years Ranked
- Christopher Donnellan KC 36 Crime6 Years Ranked
- Edmund Vickers KC Red Lion Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Felicity Gerry KC Libertas Chambers4 Years Ranked
- James Dawes KC 2 Harcourt Buildings6 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Knight KC 23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)5 Years Ranked
- Julia Smart KC Furnival Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Leonard Smith KC Libertas Chambers14 Years Ranked
- Liam Walker KC Doughty Street Chambers8 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Rhodes KC 187 Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Paul Taylor KC 5 King's Bench Walk17 Years Ranked
- Peter Glenser KC 9BR Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Richard Wormald KC 3 Raymond Buildings17 Years Ranked
- Zubair Ahmad KC 2 Hare Court9 Years Ranked
- Adam Davis KC3TG
- Alan Gardner KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Alexandra Felix KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Anu Mohindru KCFoundry Chambers
- Anya Lewis KCGarden Court Chambers
- Emma Goodall KCDoughty Street Chambers
- John Cooper KC25 Bedford Row
- Julian Evans KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Laurie-Anne Power KC25 Bedford Row
- Martin S Heslop KC2 Hare Court
- Michelle Nelson KCRed Lion Chambers
- Paul Cavin KC2 Harcourt Buildings
- Paul Raudnitz KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Peter Carter KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Simon Pentol KC25 Bedford Row
- Siobhan Grey KCFoundry Chambers
Band 6
- Adam Wiseman KC Red Lion Chambers9 Years Ranked
- Claire Davies KC Farringdon Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Gudrun Young KC 2 Hare Court7 Years Ranked
- Michael Magarian KC Drystone Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Nicola Howard KC 25 Bedford Row17 Years Ranked
- Stan Reiz KC 2 Bedford Row8 Years Ranked
- Jacqueline Carey KC2 Bedford Row
- Jonathan Goldberg KCNorth Square Chambers
- Lee Karu KCMillennium Chambers
- Mark Gatley KCGarden Court Chambers
- Martin Goudie KCCrucible Law
- Nathan Rasiah KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Pavlos Panayi KC7BR
- Richard Thomas KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Sarah Vine KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Tana Adkin KC15 New Bridge Street Chambers
- Zafar Ali KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
New Silks
- Benjamin Newton KC Doughty Street Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Henrietta Paget KC Foundry Chambers5 Years Ranked
- James Thacker KC Deka Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Joel Smith KC Furnival Chambers17 Years Ranked
- Martin McCarthy KC Farringdon Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Tom Payne KC Red Lion Chambers14 Years Ranked
- Ben FitzGerald KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Beth O'Reilly KC25 Bedford Row
- Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KCMatrix Chambers
- Clea Topolski KCCrucible Law
- Garry Green KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Jocelyn Ledward KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Jonathan Polnay KC5 King's Bench Walk
- Maryam Syed KC7BR
Star Individuals
- Neil Saunders3 Raymond Buildings
Band 1
- Sarah Przybylska 2 Hare Court13 Years Ranked
- Aisling Byrnes25 Bedford Row
- Louise Oakley5 King's Bench Walk
- Paul Jarvis6KBW College Hill
- Peter Ratliff6KBW College Hill
- Simon Ray6KBW College Hill
Band 2
- Charles Langley 2 Bedford Row11 Years Ranked
- Peter Lownds 2 Hare Court18 Years Ranked
- Scott Ivill 2 Hare Court19 Years Ranked
- Shauna Ritchie Mayfair Place Chambers17 Years Ranked
- Alex RoseGarden Court Chambers
- Alistair Richardson6KBW College Hill
- Arlette Piercy25 Bedford Row
- Ben Lloyd6KBW College Hill
- Ben Smitten25 Bedford Row
- Catherine OborneGarden Court Chambers
- Craig Rush2 Bedford Row
- David Wood25 Bedford Row
- Denis Barry6KBW College Hill
- Dominic Thomas25 Bedford Row
- Gareth Weetman7BR
- Jeffrey Israel5 King's Bench Walk
- Kate O'RaghallaighDoughty Street Chambers
- Michael Neofytou25 Bedford Row
- Orla DalyQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Philip McGheeQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Philip StottQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Piers MarquisDoughty Street Chambers
- Thomas Godfrey23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Timothy Forte3TG
Band 3
- Alexia Power Furnival Chambers12 Years Ranked
- Ben Gordon Furnival Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Dominic Connolly 5 St Andrew's Hill13 Years Ranked
- Graham Arnold Farringdon Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Tessa Shroff 9BR Chambers8 Years Ranked
- Alex Young7BR
- Benn MaguireQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Catherine Pattison5 King's Bench Walk
- Charles Royle23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Daniel JamesonGarden Court Chambers
- David RhodesDoughty Street Chambers
- Edmund Gritt3 Raymond Buildings
- Emma Akuwudike25 Bedford Row
- Esther Schutzer-Weissmann6KBW College Hill
- James Martin5 King's Bench Walk
- Julia Faure Walker2 Hare Court
- Kerry BroomeQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Leila GaskinCrucible Law
- Lisa Wilson25 Bedford Row
- Luke Ponte3 Raymond Buildings
- Max Hardy9BR Chambers
- Paul WakerleyQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Peter RowlandsGarden Court Chambers
- Sebastian Gardiner25 Bedford Row
- Sheryl Nwosu25 Bedford Row
- Susannah StevensQEB Hollis Whiteman
- William Davis5 King's Bench Walk
- William EnglandMountford Chambers
Band 4
- Catherine Donnelly 2 Harcourt Buildings5 Years Ranked
- Corinne Bramwell 9BR Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Dominic Hockley 2 Harcourt Buildings3 Years Ranked
- Felicia Davy Red Lion Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Gerard Hillman Libertas Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Greg Unwin 187 Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Joanna Hardy-Susskind Red Lion Chambers3 Years Ranked
- John Warrington 5 St Andrew's Hill10 Years Ranked
- Jon Swain Furnival Chambers28 Years Ranked
- Jose Olivares-Chandler 5 St Andrew's Hill6 Years Ranked
- Lisa Bald Furnival Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Merry van Woodenberg 2 Hare Court3 Years Ranked
- Rabah Kherbane Doughty Street Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Ruth Becker 9BR Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Alastair Smith2 Bedford Row
- Ashraf Khan2 Bedford Row
- Christopher May5 St Andrew's Hill
- Claire Harden-FrostDeka Chambers
- Daniel FrierMountford Chambers
- Daniel Higgins9BR Chambers
- David Osborne5 King's Bench Walk
- Emma FennGarden Court Chambers
- Fallon AlexisQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Harry Bentley2 Hare Court
- Houzla RawatMountford Chambers
- Hugh Forgan23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Joanna BuckleyMatrix Chambers
- Joshua Normanton5 Paper Buildings
- Nicholas DunhamFoundry Chambers
- Oliver RentonCrucible Law
- Polly DyerQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Rina-Marie Hill23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Sean Sullivan9BR Chambers
- Szilvia BookerFoundry Chambers
- Teresa Hay5 Paper Buildings
- Tom BroomfieldQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Tom WainwrightGarden Court Chambers
Band 5
- Benjamin Waidhofer Foundry Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Christopher Stimpson 2 Harcourt Buildings4 Years Ranked
- Christopher Whitehouse Farringdon Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Diana Wilson 36 Crime5 Years Ranked
- Emma Nash 187 Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Graeme Logan 9BR Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Guy Ladenburg 3 Raymond Buildings15 Years Ranked
- Heather Oliver 3 Raymond Buildings10 Years Ranked
- Leo Seelig Red Lion Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Marie Spenwyn Libertas Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Mark Fraser Rose Court Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Molly Pinkus Farringdon Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Nicholas Yeo 3 Raymond Buildings16 Years Ranked
- Oliver Cook Libertas Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Lee 187 Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Roxanne Morrell Libertas Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Thom Dyke Deka Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Zarif Khan Drystone Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Adam KingQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Alphege BellMountford Chambers
- Andrew McGee2 Bedford Row
- Benjamin HargreavesMountford Chambers
- Christopher Bertham3TG
- Christopher Martin2 Bedford Row
- Elisabeth Acker23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Fiona Robertson2 Hare Court
- Fraser CoxhillQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Helen ButcherGarden Court Chambers
- Lucy Organ6KBW College Hill
- Martyn Bowyer6KBW College Hill
- Matthew BucklandMountford Chambers
- Nerida Harford-BellGarden Court Chambers
- Osman Osman25 Bedford Row
- Owen GreenhallGarden Court Chambers
- Rhys Rosser2 Bedford Row
- Richard Bentwood23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Roderick JamesCrucible Law
- Roger SmartQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Rupert Kent5 King's Bench Walk
- Senghin Kong5 King's Bench Walk
- Susan RodhamNo.1 High Pavement
- Timothy Hunter23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Valeria Swift5 King's Bench Walk
- Will Noble9BR Chambers
Band 6
- Catherine Rabaiotti 5 Paper Buildings9 Years Ranked
- Frances Hertzog Libertas Chambers2 Years Ranked
- James Walker Libertas Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Jessica Tate Foundry Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Oliver Kirk 5 St Andrew's Hill1 Years Ranked
- Robert Morris 3 Raymond Buildings8 Years Ranked
- Serena Gates Red Lion Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Yogain Chandarana Rose Court Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Adam Payter6KBW College Hill
- Alexandra ScottMountford Chambers
- Arabella MacDonaldQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Archie Mackay5 Paper Buildings
- Ben Holt5 King's Bench Walk
- Carol HawleyGarden Court Chambers
- Christian WasunnaGarden Court Chambers
- Colin WitcherChurch Court Chambers
- Emilie Morrison23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Eva Niculiu3 Raymond Buildings
- Flora Page23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Gareth MundayDeka Chambers
- Giles BedloeDeka Chambers
- Helen LawMatrix Chambers
- Julia FlanaganCrucible Law
- Karen RobinsonQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Kevin Baumber3 Raymond Buildings
- Lyndon Harris6KBW College Hill
- Matthew Bagnall187 Chambers
- Michael Gomulka25 Bedford Row
- Michael GooldGarden Court Chambers
- Patrick Hill3 Raymond Buildings
- Peter Eguae7BR
- Russell FraserGarden Court Chambers
- Ruth Zentler-Munro15 New Bridge Street Chambers
- Stephen KnightOne Pump Court
- Tom Williams6KBW College Hill
Up and Coming
- Catherine Rose The 36 Group1 Years Ranked
- Kerrie Ann Rowan25 Bedford Row
- Phoebe Bragg5 King's Bench Walk
- Ruth BroadbentQEB Hollis Whiteman
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 2 Bedford RowCrime2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked2 Bedford Row has long had a standing in the top rank of criminal sets. It is regularly involved in high-profile cases across the full spectrum of criminal law and has practitioners, instructed for both the prosecution and defence, who have particular expertise in dealing with complex defences including insanity. One client notes their bench strength: "They are a very strong set in crime, with particular depth at the KC and senior junior level." Highlights from the past year include the prosecution of actor Kevin Spacey for alleged sexual offences as well as the defence of Ali Harbi Ali, who murdered Sir David Amess MP in October 2021.1 2 Hare CourtCrime2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked2 Hare Court is an expert criminal set with a great track record of handling the most serious matters. It has experience of prosecuting and defending murder, sexual offences, gang-related and serious violence cases, among others. It further has expertise in extradition and high-profile international cases. Members of the set have been instructed in some of the year's highest profile cases including R v Mendy & Matturie, the prosecution of a Premier League footballer and his friend for rape, and R v Khan, the prosecution of a former MP for historic sexual offences.1 3 Raymond BuildingsCrime2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked3 Raymond Buildings is a highly esteemed set instructed in the most serious cases, many of which are privately paying. Barristers here have particular expertise in representing clients in terrorism, organised crime, homicide and sexual offences cases, and often handle matters that are international or multi-jurisdictional in nature. The set is often instructed in the highest profile cases of the day, such as defending actor Kevin Spacey in his trial for sexual offences and the prosecution of Ike Ekweremadu, his wife and a doctor for people trafficking in order to harvest a kidney.1 6KBW College HillCrime2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked6KBW College Hill is a premier criminal prosecution and defence set renowned for its involvement in the most serious criminal and regulatory cases, including the criminal investigation into the deaths caused by the fire at Grenfell Tower. Members of the set regularly act at all levels of the court system, and have made numerous appearances in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, as well as in a number of foreign jurisdictions. Recent cases for the set have included the prosecutions of alleged 'Fourth Beatle' Aine Davis for terrorism offences and of Anne Sacoolas for the death of Harry Dunn.1 QEB Hollis WhitemanCrime2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedQEB Hollis Whiteman is noted as "an exceptional chambers with barristers of the highest calibre" handling the full gamut of matters including those pertaining to financial crime. Its members are regularly engaged in the most serious cases, including youth-related matters, and routinely handle instructions that attract great media attention. It is noted for having particular experience dealing with vulnerable defendants and issues under the Mental Health Act. Criminal clients of every stamp are catered for, although the set is noted for being particularly adept at dealing with cases for and against professionals. An example of the high profile work undertaken by the set is the prosecution of former MP Imran Khan for sexual assault.
Band 2
2 23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)Crime2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers) handles the full regimen of criminal matters including murder, terrorism, sexual offences, drugs and road traffic work. Alongside its capabilities in London, the set has an office in Manchester and many of its members are capable of conducting cross-border and foreign work in jurisdictions including the Cayman Islands, where they handle a good diet of financial crime work. Its members are experienced in both prosecution and defence work, with recent instructions including prosecuting Lukasz Stachura for murder and acting for the defence in R v Mendy & Matturie. The set's strength has been bolstered by two new silks this year.2 25 Bedford RowCrime2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked25 Bedford Row is a dedicated criminal defence set whose members regularly appear in reported murder, manslaughter, sex and terrorism cases, among others. They are regulars at the Old Bailey and Court of Appeal, and are particularly known for their involvement in multi-handed murder trials, including those relating to young offenders. Recent instructions have included defending in R v Jordan McSweeney, concerning the murder of Zara Aleena. One client notes that "the set can be relied on to deliver in terms of legal knowledge, advocacy, professionalism and client care."2 5 King's Bench WalkCrime2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked5KBW is home to barristers at all levels of call who are comfortable handling criminal cases of any type, whatever the level of seriousness. Major matters relating to organised crime, murder and terrorism are undertaken amidst the usual diet of general crime, and members boast further skill in commercial criminal cases and regulatory work. They have particular expertise in sexual offences cases, including historic sex crimes, their recent matters having included successful defences in rape claims brought against solicitors. Other recent work for the set has included prosecuting R v Hemissi & others, a gangland assassination with cross-border elements.2 Doughty Street ChambersCrime2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedDoughty Street Chambers is a redoubtable set with skill in serious crime and related human rights and international law cases, that is noted by sources for bringing to the table "international, specialist expertise." It handles the full range of criminal matters, but is especially well known for its involvement in significant terrorism cases and murders that receive national media interest, such as the killing of a taxi driver as part of a series of taxi thefts. It also routinely deals with vulnerable defendants and youth crime cases, and has a specialist Appeals Unit, which concentrates on matters brought before the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, Privy Council and ECtHR.2 Garden Court ChambersCrime2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedGarden Court Chambers is recognised by the market for having members whose "wealth of knowledge and experience enables them to handle serious and complex matters seamlessly". Its barristers routinely defend individuals in all types of criminal cases including those concerning homicide, terrorism, sexual offences and violent crime, and they make regular appearances in the appellate courts. Recently, members were instructed in an appeal aimed at highlighting institutional racism in the use of joint enterprise charges.2 Red Lion ChambersCrime2024 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedRed Lion Chambers is a set experienced in domestic and international criminal trials, which both prosecutes and defends. Members here offer expertise in all types of criminal cases including those relating to drugs, murder and sexual assault. They have a notable profile in the Central Criminal Court and the Court of Appeal, and interest in niche areas such as human trafficking law. Recent instructions have included the prosecution of Cheryl Banks over the death of her mother and an appearance for the defence in R v Watson, a case concerning a murder committed in 1994.
Band 3
3 5 Paper BuildingsCrime2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked5 Paper Buildings is commended as a set whose barristers are regularly instructed in the major cases of the day including those relating to murder, sexual offences, terrorism, gang-related crime and firearms offences. In addition to general and serious crime, the set also handles financial crime, football corruption and European Arrest Warrant work. Its members have additional expertise in appellate cases, such as the appeal in R v Kadir concerning the use of messaging platform WhatsApp to receive evidence from abroad.3 Cloth Fair ChambersCrime2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedAlthough more likely to be seen in financial crime cases, Cloth Fair maintains a general criminal practice, which it tends to with its customary skill and polish. Its highly renowned barristers can turn their hand to anything and are often selected to tackle sexual assault cases, representing famous people such as celebrities, politicians and athletes.3 Foundry ChambersCrime2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedFoundry Chambers is a set with an illustrious track record which has over the years handled criminal matters of great importance and built up a strong reputation for its appellate work. It both prosecutes and defends, and is instructed by top defence solicitors and prosecuting bodies such as the SFO, NCA and CPS Special and Complex Crime Units. A number of the cases it undertakes attract media attention and involve atypical elements, such as the prosecution of Jemma Mitchell for murder following the discovery of a beheaded corpse in woodland, the sentencing for which was televised.3 Furnival ChambersCrime2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedMembers of Furnival Chambers prosecute and defend criminal cases of all types and are regularly involved in high-profile matters of the day, such as defending in R v Wheeler concerning the death of police community support officer Julia James. One source notes the set's "tremendous pool of expertise," whilst another comments that it has "a very good set of quality KCs and juniors in all areas of crime." The set has recently moved to a new location in Took's Court.3 Matrix ChambersCrime2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedMatrix Chambers is a major public and commercial law set that has a significant criminal offering and expertise in related extradition cases. Its members have particular experience of handling appellate proceedings and, unsurprisingly, are masters of those cases where human rights and criminal law collide. They routinely act in serious cases, including those relating to murder and sexual offences, historic or otherwise, and are often to be seen in major public inquiries and inquests. They also regularly appear before international courts. Recent instructions for the set have included a second appeal for convicted arsonist Peter Tredget.
Band 4
4 187 ChambersCrime2024 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked187 Chambers is a substantial set that handles large-scale fraud, general crime and regulatory law. The serious crime practice covers murder, robbery, drugs and sex cases, among a host of others. Significant homicide cases include gang-related killings, baby-shaking cases and historic murders. Examples of recent instructions include acting for the defence in R v King and King, a case concerning the alleged 'vigilante' killing of a burglar, and appearing for the prosecution of a foster parent for sexual assault.4 2 Harcourt BuildingsCrime2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked2 Harcourt Buildings is a recognised set for general crime with members of chambers prosecuting and defending the full range of criminal cases. Barristers at the set frequently take instruction in serious proceedings, many of them involving homicide, terrorism, sexual offences, drugs and child abuse. Recent examples of work include R v Howe & others, a complex case concerning the kidnap, imprisonment and rape of a young woman.4 3TGCrime2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked3TG is a seasoned set that caters to all the usual areas of general crime including murder, serious sexual offences, fraud and organised crime-related drugs and firearms work. Members of the set are also active in terrorism cases. An example of recent work is R v Dredge & others, a multi-handed murder case at the Old Bailey.4 5 St Andrew's HillCrime2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked5 St Andrew's Hill is a well-regarded set with "a diverse and talented pool of counsel who are able to handle the full spectrum of criminal advocacy" including cases relating to homicide, drugs and human trafficking. The set takes on matters involving serious sexual offences, including those pertaining to historic child abuse, gang-related assaults and rape. Members of the set have recently represented the defendant in R v Glass, a case concerning a woman accused of deliberately driving her car into a love rival.4 7BRCrime2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked7BR offers expertise spanning the full gamut of criminal matters. Members are experienced in the handling of complex and high-profile cases involving murder, sexual offences, drug trafficking, terrorism and serious violent crimes. The team is also well versed in cybercrime matters, including cases involving cryptocurrency. The set's barristers act for both the prosecution and the defence and frequently appear on the Midlands Circuit as well as in London. Recent instructions have included R v Bendall, a quadruple murder, as well as R v Baldauf & others, a large drug smuggling case.4 9BR ChambersCrime2024 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked9 Bedford Row is composed of impressive barristers who regularly deal with murder, modern slavery, sexual offences, people trafficking and drugs cases, to name but a few. It further has a dedicated sexual offences team and regularly handles cases involving vulnerable individuals. Other areas of expertise include cybercrime and courts martial, the latter being attended to by a military law team that includes a number of former military personnel. Recently, its barristers have been instructed in high profile cases including the robbery of Amir Khan.4 Crucible LawCrime2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedCrucible Chambers is a criminal set consisting of members from the former Charter Chambers, which closed in 2020. Members here are highly experienced in taking instructions in serious and high-profile criminal cases involving homicide, terrorism and child abuse. Recent instructions for the set have included R v Galea, concerning a large, cross-border drug smuggling operation.4 Farringdon ChambersCrime2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedBarristers at Farringdon Chambers have experience of serious crime cases, including those relating to homicide, firearms and drugs offences, among others. An example of the work undertaken by the set is R v Ahmed, concerning drug smuggling in prisons. One client comments that "the barristers are extremely hard-working, diligent and knowledgeable on both law and procedure."4 Libertas ChambersCrime2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedLibertas Chambers is a virtual set with its London facilities on Old Bailey. The set has expanded considerably since its formation in 2020 and now has a considerable crime offering. Barristers here frequently defend clients accused of the most serious crimes, including those involving infanticide, familicide, homicide and terrorism. It has specialist teams for human trafficking and modern slavery, and appellate cases. Recent cases have included the defence of Agneskia Kalinowska in her trial for the torture and death of her son.4 Mountford ChambersCrime2024 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedMountford Chambers (formerly Carmelite Chambers) is a longstanding set that is well versed in general crime cases, which handles murder, manslaughter and serious sexual offences cases amidst a myriad of others. Barristers at the set have experience on both the defence and prosecution sides, and are thoroughly au fait with appellate work. Members of the set have been involved with Andrew Malkinson's successful appeal against a rape conviction, with one silk having acted for him and another leading an inquiry into the CCRC's handling of Malkinson's appeal applications.