Crime | UK Bar

30 Park Place is a prominent set on the Wales & Chester Circuit with notable strength in high-profile criminal matters. Its barristers regularly act in cases relating to murder charges and sexual offences, and have particular experience of dealing with vulnerable and young defendants. The chambers also maintain a strong appellate practice, and its barristers regularly appear in cases before the Supreme Court. Recent instructions for the set's members have included acting in R v Cole, Williamson and Mulligan, one of the highest profile murder trials arising from the killing of a five-year-old child, by his stepfather, mother and 13-year-old step brother. 

Phillip Griffiths is the senior clerk.

9 Park Place is a standout set on the Wales & Chester Circuit praised by sources for its "skilled advocates who deal with a wide range of cases". Its barristers are regularly instructed to prosecute and defend cases concerning terrorism, murder, drugs and sexual offences, as well as child abuse. The set also offers notable capabilities in financial crime matters. Case highlights for the set include defending in an international conspiracy to supply multiple kilos of cocaine into and around the UK.

Nigel East and Sam Johnson are the set's criminal clerks.

Apex Chambers is highly regarded for its strong bench of barristers, who are regularly called upon to prosecute and defend complex criminal cases. Its practice includes violent crimes, multi-handed murders and sexual offences, including those in which the victims are minors. Members have recently been involved in matters including the defence of Andrew Southwood, who allegedly murdered his partner's brother, a convicted sex offender. 

Craig Mansfield is the senior clerk.

Farrar's Building is a well-established set with a stellar reputation on the Wales & Chester Circuit for its handling of complex criminal matters. Its barristers are recognised for their impressive capabilities acting for the prosecution and the defence in various high-profile cases, including multi-handed murders. A recent case highlight is R v Behari, concerning an individual charged for a fatal knife attack following an attempted theft by a rival gang.

Paul Cray is the chief executive and director of clerking.