Ranking tables
Crime | UK Bar
London (Bar)
Rankings overview for Sets
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Senior Statespeople
- Courtenay Griffiths KCWyeth Thomas Chambers
- Orlando Pownall KC2 Hare Court
Star Individuals
- Ali Naseem Bajwa KC QEB Hollis Whiteman16 Years Ranked
- Eleanor Laws KC QEB Hollis Whiteman13 Years Ranked
- 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
- Mark A. Heywood KC 5 King's Bench Walk14 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
- Clare Montgomery KCMatrix Chambers
- Crispin Aylett KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Duncan Penny KC6KBW College Hill
- Edward Fitzgerald KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Henry Blaxland KCGarden Court Chambers
Band 1
- Alexandra Healy KC Foundry Chambers22 Years Ranked
- Alisdair Williamson KC 3 Raymond Buildings16 Years Ranked
- Brian O'Neill KC 2 Hare Court19 Years Ranked
- Charles Sherrard KC Furnival Chambers12 Years Ranked
- Christine Agnew KC 2 Bedford Row18 Years Ranked
- David Etherington KC Red Lion Chambers28 Years Ranked
- David Jeremy KC QEB Hollis Whiteman14 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
- Mark Summers KC Matrix Chambers20 Years Ranked
- Philip Evans KC QEB Hollis Whiteman13 Years Ranked
- Philippa McAtasney KC Furnival Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Sally O'Neill KC Furnival Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Sarah Forshaw KC 5 King's Bench Walk14 Years Ranked
- Sean Larkin KC QEB Hollis Whiteman15 Years Ranked
- Tracy Ayling KC 2 Bedford Row10 Years Ranked
- Zoe Johnson KC QEB Hollis Whiteman20 Years Ranked
- Alan Kent KCMountford Chambers
- Alison Morgan KC6KBW College Hill
- 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
- Kieran Vaughan KC2 Bedford Row
- 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
- Sasha Wass KC6KBW College Hill
- Simon Denison KC6KBW College Hill
- Stephen Kamlish KCGarden Court Chambers
- Tim Moloney KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Tyrone Smith KC25 Bedford Row
- William Emlyn Jones KC3 Raymond Buildings
Band 2
- Abbas Lakha KC 9BR Chambers19 Years Ranked
- Adam Kane KC Libertas Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Anthony Orchard KC 5 King's Bench Walk19 Years Ranked
- Brian Altman KC 2 Bedford Row29 Years Ranked
- Caroline Carberry KC Furnival Chambers7 Years Ranked
- Caroline Haughey KC Furnival Chambers12 Years Ranked
- David Hislop KC Doughty Street Chambers14 Years Ranked
- Deanna Heer KC 5 Paper Buildings14 Years Ranked
- Francis FitzGibbon KC 23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)16 Years Ranked
- Giles Cockings KC Furnival Chambers15 Years Ranked
- Ian Henderson KC Farringdon Chambers7 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Higgs KC 5 King's Bench Walk13 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
- Andrew Hall KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Annabel Darlow KC6KBW College Hill
- Cairns Nelson KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Charles Bott KCMountford Chambers
- Christopher Henley KCMountford Chambers
- Clare Wade KCGarden Court Chambers
- Colin Aylott KCMountford Chambers
- Dean George KC2 Bedford Row
- Edward Henry KCMountford Chambers
- Eloise Marshall KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- John Price KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- John Ryder KC6KBW College Hill
- Katy Thorne KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Louis Mably KC6KBW College Hill
- Louise Sweet KC2 Bedford Row
- Michael Bromley-Martin KC3 Raymond Buildings
- Miranda Moore KC5 Paper Buildings
- Paul Keleher KC25 Bedford Row
- Peter Wilcock KCGarden Court Chambers
- Peter Wright KC2 Hare Court
- Rajiv Menon KCGarden Court Chambers
- Richard Whittam KCMatrix Chambers
- Tom Forster KCRed Lion Chambers
- William Boyce KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
Band 3
- Alex Bailin KC Matrix Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Bernard Richmond KC Lamb Building14 Years Ranked
- Charlotte Newell KC 5 King's Bench Walk9 Years Ranked
- Danny Robinson KC 5 King's Bench Walk5 Years Ranked
- John McGuinness KC Foundry Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Justin Rouse KC 9BR Chambers9 Years Ranked
- Kate Bex KC Red Lion Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Mark Cotter KC 5 St Andrew's Hill13 Years Ranked
- Matthew Butt KC 3 Raymond Buildings14 Years Ranked
- Natasha Wong KC 5 King's Bench Walk12 Years Ranked
- Richard Christie KC 187 Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Simon Csoka KC Libertas Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Stephen Moses KC Furnival Chambers12 Years Ranked
- William Hughes KC Foundry Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Adrian Waterman KCMatrix Chambers
- Anne Whyte KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Anthony Berry KC9BR Chambers
- Anthony Metzer KCGoldsmith Chambers
- Brendan Kelly KC2 Hare Court
- Danny Friedman KCMatrix Chambers
- David Bentley KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Graham Trembath KC5 Paper Buildings
- Icah Peart KCGarden Court Chambers
- Kate Lumsdon KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Keir Monteith KCGarden Court Chambers
- Mark Fenhalls KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Mark Harries KCSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Paul Bogan KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Peter Doyle KC25 Bedford Row
- Peter Finnigan KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Tony Badenoch KC6KBW College Hill
- Trevor Burke KC3 Raymond Buildings
- Vanessa Marshall KC7BR
Band 4
- Anand Beharrylal KC 2 Bedford Row4 Years Ranked
- Ben Douglas-Jones KC 5 Paper Buildings14 Years Ranked
- Bernard Tetlow KC Furnival Chambers8 Years Ranked
- David Whittaker KC 2 Hare Court21 Years Ranked
- Felicity Gerry KC Libertas Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Gudrun Young KC 2 Hare Court7 Years Ranked
- Jason Bartfeld KC 187 Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Julian Evans KC QEB Hollis Whiteman14 Years Ranked
- Liam Walker KC Doughty Street Chambers8 Years Ranked
- Mozammel Hossain KC 187 Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Mukul Chawla KC Foundry Chambers24 Years Ranked
- Narita Bahra KC 33 Chancery Lane6 Years Ranked
- Paul Raudnitz KC QEB Hollis Whiteman13 Years Ranked
- Riel Karmy-Jones KC Red Lion Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Rossano Scamardella KC 23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)6 Years Ranked
- Samuel Magee KC 2 Bedford Row13 Years Ranked
- Adrian Eissa KCGray's Court Chambers
- Adrian Langdale KC7BR
- Anya Lewis KCGarden Court 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
- Jeremy Wainwright KC3TG
- Kerim Fuad KCChurch Court Chambers
- Matthew Ryder KCMatrix Chambers
- Melanie Simpson KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Michael Ivers KCGarden Court Chambers
- Nicholas Corsellis KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Nigel Lambert KCMountford Chambers
- Richard Horwell KC3 Raymond Buildings
- Rudi Fortson KC25 Bedford Row
- Simon Russell Flint KCMillennium Chambers
- Stuart Trimmer KC4BB
- Tim Clark KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Tom Kark KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
Band 5
- Alexandra Felix KC QEB Hollis Whiteman6 Years Ranked
- Andrew Campbell-Tiech KC Drystone Chambers16 Years Ranked
- Andrew Trollope KC 187 Chambers29 Years Ranked
- Anu Mohindru KC Foundry Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Claire Davies KC Farringdon Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Edmund Vickers KC Red Lion Chambers4 Years Ranked
- James Dawes KC 2 Harcourt Buildings6 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Knight KC 23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)5 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Caplan KC 5 Paper Buildings29 Years Ranked
- Julia Smart KC Furnival Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Paul Cavin KC 2 Harcourt Buildings5 Years Ranked
- Paul Taylor KC 5 King's Bench Walk17 Years Ranked
- Peter Glenser KC 9BR Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Siobhan Grey KC Foundry Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Zubair Ahmad KC 2 Hare Court9 Years Ranked
- Adam Davis KC3TG
- Christopher Donnellan KC36 Crime
- Emma Goodall KCDoughty Street Chambers
- John Cooper KC25 Bedford Row
- Laurie-Anne Power KC25 Bedford Row
- Martin Goudie KCCrucible Law
- Martin S Heslop KC2 Hare Court
- Michelle Nelson KCRed Lion Chambers
- Nicholas Rhodes KC187 Chambers
- Peter Carter KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Richard Wormald KC3 Raymond Buildings
- Sarah Vine KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Simon Pentol KC25 Bedford Row
Band 6
- Adam Wiseman KC Red Lion Chambers9 Years Ranked
- Ben FitzGerald KC QEB Hollis Whiteman13 Years Ranked
- Benjamin Newton KC Doughty Street Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Henrietta Paget KC Foundry Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Rhiannon Crimmins KC Furnival Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Stan Reiz KC 2 Bedford Row8 Years Ranked
- Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KCMatrix Chambers
- Garry Green KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Gordon Aspden KC7BR
- Jacqueline Carey KC2 Bedford Row
- Jonathan Goldberg KCNorth Square Chambers
- Kevin Dent KC5 St Andrew's Hill
- Mark Gatley KCGarden Court Chambers
- Michael Magarian KCMillennium Chambers
- Nathan Rasiah KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Pavlos Panayi KC7BR
- Richard Thomas KCDoughty Street Chambers
- Tana Adkin KC15 New Bridge Street Chambers
- Zafar Ali KC23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
New Silks
- Catherine Farrelly KC 5 King's Bench Walk1 Years Ranked
- Farrhat Arshad KC Doughty Street Chambers11 Years Ranked
- James Thacker KC Deka Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Jocelyn Ledward KC QEB Hollis Whiteman14 Years Ranked
- Joel Smith KC Furnival Chambers17 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Polnay KC 5 King's Bench Walk10 Years Ranked
- M Ayaz Qazi KC Libertas Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Martin McCarthy KC Farringdon Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Tom Payne KC Red Lion Chambers14 Years Ranked
- Beth O'Reilly KC25 Bedford Row
- Clea Topolski KCCrucible Law
- Maryam Syed KC7BR
Band 1
- Charles Langley 2 Bedford Row11 Years Ranked
- Louise Oakley 5 King's Bench Walk5 Years Ranked
- Sarah Przybylska 2 Hare Court13 Years Ranked
- Aisling Byrnes25 Bedford Row
- Dominic Thomas25 Bedford Row
- Neil Saunders3 Raymond Buildings
- Paul Jarvis6KBW College Hill
- Peter Ratliff6KBW College Hill
- Simon Ray6KBW College Hill
- Thomas Godfrey23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
Band 2
- Orla Daly QEB Hollis Whiteman7 Years Ranked
- Peter Lownds 2 Hare Court18 Years Ranked
- Philip McGhee QEB Hollis Whiteman8 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
- Gareth Weetman7BR
- Jeffrey Israel25 Bedford Row
- Kate O'RaghallaighDoughty Street Chambers
- Leila GaskinCrucible Law
- Michael Neofytou25 Bedford Row
- Philip StottQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Piers MarquisDoughty Street Chambers
- Timothy Forte3TG
Band 3
- Ben Gordon Furnival Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Catherine Pattison 5 King's Bench Walk4 Years Ranked
- Dominic Hockley 2 Harcourt Buildings3 Years Ranked
- Felicia Davy Red Lion Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Graham Arnold Farringdon Chambers6 Years Ranked
- James Martin 5 King's Bench Walk12 Years Ranked
- Joanna Hardy-Susskind Red Lion Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Kerry Broome QEB Hollis Whiteman3 Years Ranked
- Max Hardy 9BR Chambers9 Years Ranked
- Rachna Gokani QEB Hollis Whiteman11 Years Ranked
- Ruth Jones 9BR Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Scott Ivill 2 Hare Court19 Years Ranked
- Tessa Shroff 9BR Chambers8 Years Ranked
- William Davis 5 King's Bench Walk2 Years Ranked
- Alex Young7BR
- Benn MaguireQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Charles Royle23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Claire Harden-FrostDeka Chambers
- Daniel FrierMountford Chambers
- Daniel JamesonGarden Court Chambers
- David RhodesDoughty Street Chambers
- Dominic Connolly5 St Andrew's Hill
- Edmund Gritt3 Raymond Buildings
- Emma Akuwudike25 Bedford Row
- Esther Schutzer-Weissmann6KBW College Hill
- Houzla RawatMountford Chambers
- Julia Faure Walker2 Hare Court
- Lisa Wilson25 Bedford Row
- Luke Ponte3 Raymond Buildings
- Paul WakerleyQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Sean Sullivan9BR Chambers
- Sebastian Gardiner25 Bedford Row
- Sheryl Nwosu25 Bedford Row
- Susannah StevensQEB Hollis Whiteman
- William EnglandMountford Chambers
Band 4
- Catherine Donnelly 2 Harcourt Buildings5 Years Ranked
- Corinne Bramwell 9BR Chambers4 Years Ranked
- David Osborne 5 King's Bench Walk6 Years Ranked
- Diana Wilson 36 Crime5 Years Ranked
- Fraser Coxhill QEB Hollis Whiteman4 Years Ranked
- Gerard Hillman Libertas Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Greg Unwin 187 Chambers4 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
- Nicholas Dunham Foundry Chambers9 Years Ranked
- Polly Dyer QEB Hollis Whiteman5 Years Ranked
- Rabah Kherbane Doughty Street Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Szilvia Booker Foundry Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Tom Broomfield QEB Hollis Whiteman5 Years Ranked
- Alastair Smith2 Bedford Row
- Alphege BellMountford Chambers
- Ashraf Khan2 Bedford Row
- Christopher May5 St Andrew's Hill
- Daniel Higgins9BR Chambers
- Emma FennGarden Court Chambers
- Fallon AlexisQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Fiona Robertson2 Hare Court
- Harry Bentley2 Hare Court
- Hugh Forgan23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Joanna BuckleyMatrix Chambers
- Joshua Normanton5 Paper Buildings
- Lucy Organ6KBW College Hill
- Oliver RentonCrucible Law
- Peter RowlandsGarden Court Chambers
- Rhys Rosser2 Bedford Row
- Rina-Marie Hill23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Teresa Hay5 Paper Buildings
- Timothy Hunter23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Tom WainwrightGarden Court Chambers
Band 5
- Ben Holt 5 King's Bench Walk2 Years Ranked
- Benjamin Waidhofer Foundry Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Christopher Stimpson 2 Harcourt Buildings4 Years Ranked
- Christopher Whitehouse Farringdon Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Elisabeth Acker 23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)3 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
- Karen Robinson QEB Hollis Whiteman4 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
- Oliver Cook Libertas Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Lee 187 Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Roger Smart QEB Hollis Whiteman3 Years Ranked
- Roxanne Morrell Libertas Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Rupert Kent 5 King's Bench Walk2 Years Ranked
- Serena Gates Red Lion Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Thom Dyke Deka Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Valeria Swift 5 King's Bench Walk3 Years Ranked
- Zarif Khan Drystone Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Adam KingQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Adam Payter6KBW College Hill
- Benjamin HargreavesMountford Chambers
- Carol HawleyGarden Court Chambers
- Christopher Bertham3TG
- Christopher Martin2 Bedford Row
- Eva Niculiu3 Raymond Buildings
- Helen ButcherGarden Court Chambers
- Julia FlanaganCrucible Law
- Martyn Bowyer6KBW College Hill
- Matthew BucklandMountford Chambers
- Michael Gomulka25 Bedford Row
- Nerida Harford-BellGarden Court Chambers
- Nicholas Yeo3 Raymond Buildings
- Osman Osman25 Bedford Row
- Owen GreenhallGarden Court Chambers
- Patrick Hill3 Raymond Buildings
- Richard Bentwood23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Roderick JamesCrucible Law
- Senghin KongQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Will Noble9BR Chambers
Band 6
- Ashley Hendron 2 Bedford Row1 Years Ranked
- Charlotte Hole 5 King's Bench Walk1 Years Ranked
- Emilie Morrison 23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)4 Years Ranked
- Frances Hertzog Libertas Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Frederick Hookway 5 King's Bench Walk1 Years Ranked
- Gulam Ahmed Libertas Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Ioana Nedelcu Farringdon Chambers1 Years Ranked
- James Walker Libertas Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Jessica Tate Foundry Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Maryam Mir Doughty Street Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Natalie McNamee Foundry Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Nick Barraclough 2 Bedford Row1 Years Ranked
- Oliver Kirk 5 St Andrew's Hill1 Years Ranked
- Phoebe Bragg 5 King's Bench Walk2 Years Ranked
- Robert Morris 3 Raymond Buildings8 Years Ranked
- Tanya Robinson Six Pump Court1 Years Ranked
- Yogain Chandarana Rose Court Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Alexandra ScottMountford Chambers
- Andrew McGee2 Bedford Row
- Arabella MacDonaldQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Archie Mackay5 Paper Buildings
- Catherine Rabaiotti5 Paper Buildings
- Christian WasunnaGarden Court Chambers
- Colin WitcherChurch Court Chambers
- Danielle Barden5 St Andrew's Hill
- Flora Page23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)
- Gareth MundayDeka Chambers
- Giles BedloeDeka Chambers
- Helen LawMatrix Chambers
- Jennifer NewcombQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Kevin Baumber3 Raymond Buildings
- Lyndon Harris6KBW College Hill
- Matthew Bagnall187 Chambers
- Michael GooldGarden Court Chambers
- Peter Eguae7BR
- Russell FraserGarden Court Chambers
- Ruth Zentler-Munro15 New Bridge Street Chambers
- Stephen KnightOne Pump Court
- Tom Williams6KBW College Hill
Up and Coming
- Harry Laidlaw 2 Hare Court1 Years Ranked
- James Gwatkin Foundry Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Rose Slowe Foundry Chambers1 Years Ranked
- Catherine RoseGarden Court Chambers
- Chantel Gaber25 Bedford Row
- Danielle MansonMatrix Chambers
- Kerrie Ann Rowan25 Bedford Row
- Ruby Shrimpton3 Raymond Buildings
- Ruth BroadbentQEB Hollis Whiteman
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 2 Bedford RowCrime2025 | Band 1 | 21 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: "The set is extremely competent at handling complex and sophisticated matters and the expertise of counsel is very strong." Recent cases for the set include the defence of PC Wayne Couzens.1 2 Hare CourtCrime2025 | Band 1 | 21 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 McSweeney, concerning the murder of Zara Aleena who was sexually assaulted and beaten to death.1 3 Raymond BuildingsCrime2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked3 Raymond Buildings is noted for its "extensive experience and sterling reputation in criminal cases, inquests and regulatory work." Its members are 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 has been instructed in R v NX121, concerning anonymity for the police officer who shot and killed Chris Kaba.1 6KBW College HillCrime2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked6KBW College Hill is a premier criminal prosecution and defence set renowned for its involvement in the most serious criminal and regulatory cases. It is noted for its "wide breadth of talented barristers." 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 appeal of Stuart Layden who was charged with murder.1 Doughty Street ChambersCrime2025 | Band 1 | 21 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 offering "exceptional counsel who handle complex and sophisticated matters with great expertise, knowledge and attention to detail." 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 R v Lewin arising out of a plot to attack transportation and communication infrastructure. 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.1 QEB Hollis WhitemanCrime2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedQEB Hollis Whiteman is noted for its "wealth of great barristers and are able to deal with serious and complex cases," 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. Recent cases have included R v Jacques, concerning the homicide of four individuals at a single address.
Band 2
2 23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers)Crime2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked23ES (23 Essex Street Chambers) handles the full regimen of criminal matters including murder, terrorism, sexual offences, drugs and road traffic work. Sources state that the set's "level of expertise is extraordinary." 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 acting for the defence in R v Goold concerning erotic asphyxiation.2 25 Bedford RowCrime2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked25 Bedford Row is a "first rate set with a broad spectrum of highly talented counsel" whose members regularly appear in reported murder, manslaughter, sex and terrorism cases, among others. They specialise in defence and 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 cases of note include R v Nuttall and others, concerning a wealthy businessman alleged to be part of a plot to plant imitation bombs in Gray’s Inn.2 5 King's Bench WalkCrime2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked5KBW is home to "an impressive bench of barristers who prosecute and defend with admirable depth," 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 defending in R v Patseas where the son of a billionaire was charged on a six count indictment with multiple rapes and sexual assaults.2 Garden Court ChambersCrime2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedGarden Court Chambers is recognised by the market for having members "well-versed in the complexities and challenges in this area of work and who robustly represent clients." 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 R v Kavak and others, regarding kidnap, false imprisonment, murder and perverting the course of justice.2 Red Lion ChambersCrime2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedRed Lion Chambers is a set experienced in domestic and international criminal trials, which both prosecutes and defends. Members "are extremely capable of handling complex and sophisticated legal matters" and offer "immense" 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 R v Altaf, concerning the attempted murder of a woman and the murder of her 15-year-old son.
Band 3
3 5 Paper BuildingsCrime2025 | Band 3 | 21 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 demonstrate high profile cases, such as R v Noor concerning the aiding and abetting of Female Genital Mutilation abroad.3 9BR ChambersCrime2025 | Band 3 | 21 Years Ranked9BR Chambers 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 defending in R v Belal, where the defendant stabbed and beheaded her brother whilst suffering from a severe psychotic episode.3 Cloth Fair ChambersCrime2025 | Band 3 | 19 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 ChambersCrime2025 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedFoundry Chambers is noted for its ability to "offer expert advice on specialist and complex areas of financial and general crime," with an illustrious track record handling criminal matters of great importance alongside 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 two serving police officers involved in the death of former footballer Dalian Atkinson.3 Furnival ChambersCrime2025 | Band 3 | 21 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 prosecuting in R v Marten and Gordon concerning the death of a baby following a nationwide hunt for the defendants. One source notes the set "has excellent barristers in all fields and is reliable to deal with any problem," whilst another comments that it has "a highly skilled set of barristers."3 Matrix ChambersCrime2025 | Band 3 | 21 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 R v Noor, concerning the first case on female genital mutilation committed outside the UK.3 Mountford ChambersCrime2025 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedMountford Chambers is well-versed in general crime cases, offering a "great selection of counsel" to handle the full complement of briefs, including murder, manslaughter and serious sexual offences cases. 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 in R v Barrow, concerning the death of a mother and her two children after the defendant set fire to his neighbour’s flat on an estate in Nottingham.
Band 4
4 187 ChambersCrime2025 | Band 4 | 21 Years Ranked187 Chambers is a substantial set noted for its "excellent skills to handle the most complex and sensitive of criminal matters," including 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 prosecution in R v Hamilton, a case concerning the alleged rape and sexual assault of five separate friends over a ten year period. Its strength in general crime is complemented by capabilities in large scale fraud and regulatory law.4 2 Harcourt BuildingsCrime2025 | Band 4 | 12 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 Prajapati, regarding the alleged murder of an eleven week old baby by her parents.4 3TGCrime2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked3TG is an "established and respected set of chambers who are able to offer counsel for any type of criminal case," catering 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 Bowles, a terrorism case involving the attempted murder of an NSA employee. Gary Brown is the senior clerk.4 5 St Andrew's HillCrime2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked5 St Andrew's Hill is a well-regarded set with "barristers who are able to cover everything to the highest level of sophistication" 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. Recent cases for the set include prosecuting R v Southwood, a murder case involving new analysis techniques for physical evidence.4 7BRCrime2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked7BR offers expertise spanning the full gamut of criminal matters and is acknowledged as a "very good set with excellent advocates across a range of disciplines." 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 Baldauf and others, regarding international drug smuggling.4 Crucible LawCrime2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedCrucible Chambers is noted as a "strong set with a good range of experience in available counsel and very good care for clients." 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 Kwakye, concerning a murder within the context of gang rivalry.4 Farringdon ChambersCrime2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedBarristers at Farringdon Chambers have experience of serious crime cases, including those relating to homicide, firearms and drugs offences, among others. Its barristers are recognised for their impressive capabilities and are regularly called upon to defend complex crime cases. An example of the work undertaken by the set is R v B, a multi-handed murder trial arising from a revenge attack.4 Libertas ChambersCrime2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedLibertas Chambers is a virtual set with its London facilities at Old Bailey. The set has expanded considerably since its formation in 2020 and offers "very knowledgeable, skilful, great advocates" able to "cater to the needs of the client and solicitor." 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 successful defence of former football player and manager Joey Barton, who was accused of assaulting the Barnsley manager, Daniel Stendel.