Ranking tables
Police Law: Mainly Defendant | UK Bar
All Circuits
Rankings overview for Sets
Star Individuals
- Jason Beer KC 5 Essex Chambers21 Years Ranked
- John Beggs KCSerjeants' Inn Chambers
Band 1
- Anne Studd KC 5 Essex Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Fiona Barton KC 5 Essex Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Samantha Leek KC 5 Essex Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Andrew Warnock KCDeka Chambers
- Gerard Boyle KCSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Hugh Davies KC3 Raymond Buildings
Band 2
Band 3
- Adrian Keeling KC No5 Barristers' Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Laura Johnson KC Deka Chambers16 Years Ranked
- Anne Whyte KCQEB Hollis Whiteman
- Ian Skelt KCSerjeants' Inn Chambers
Band 1
- Georgina Wolfe 5 Essex Chambers12 Years Ranked
- James Berry Serjeants' Inn Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Russell Fortt 5 Essex Chambers18 Years Ranked
- Elliot GoldSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- George ThomasSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Mark Ley-MorganSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Matthew HoldcroftSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Stephen MorleySerjeants' Inn Chambers
Band 2
- Amy Clarke 5 Essex Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Andrew Waters 5 Essex Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Barnabas Branston 5 Essex Chambers19 Years Ranked
- Beatrice Collier 5 Essex Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Cecily White Serjeants' Inn Chambers8 Years Ranked
- Cicely Hayward 5 Essex Chambers9 Years Ranked
- Edwin Buckett Deka Chambers21 Years Ranked
- Guy Ladenburg 3 Raymond Buildings15 Years Ranked
- John-Paul Waite 5 Essex Chambers13 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Dixey 5 Essex Chambers10 Years Ranked
- Lisa Dobie Deka Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Robert Cohen 5 Essex Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Robert Talalay 5 Essex Chambers6 Years Ranked
- Aaron RathmellSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Graham WellsOriel Chambers
- Kevin Baumber3 Raymond Buildings
Band 3
- Aaron Moss 5 Essex Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Alice Meredith 5 Essex Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Catriona Hodge 5 Essex Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Claire Palmer 5 Essex Chambers4 Years Ranked
- Jennie Oborne Deka Chambers3 Years Ranked
- John Goss 5 Essex Chambers2 Years Ranked
- Mark Thomas 5 Essex Chambers3 Years Ranked
- Oliver Williamson Serjeants' Inn Chambers11 Years Ranked
- Olivia Checa-Dover 5 Essex Chambers5 Years Ranked
- Adam Clemens7BR
- Ailsa Williamson3 Raymond Buildings
- Briony BallardSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Edward PleethSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Geoffrey WeddellDeka Chambers
- Iain Daniels2 Hare Court
- Michael ArmstrongAtlantic Chambers
- Sarah SimcockSerjeants' Inn Chambers
- Sharon BahiaNo5 Barristers' Chambers
- Susannah StevensQEB Hollis Whiteman
Up and Coming
- Remi Reichhold11KBW
All Sets profiles
Band 1
1 5 Essex ChambersPolice Law: Mainly Defendant2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked5 Essex Court offers extraordinary depth of expertise in the defence of police forces in the full gamut of civil claims, including misfeasance in public office, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment and assault. The barristers are sought out to represent the police at inquests and in other sensitive matters involving the death of members of the public. Other notable work arises from matters including the use and retention of data on offenders, or the conduct of police investigations. Recently Jason Beer KC represented Northamptonshire Police in a judicial review of the Home Secretary's decision that Anne Sacoolas had diplomatic immunity from criminal prosecution over the death of Harry Dunn.1 Serjeants' Inn ChambersPolice Law: Mainly Defendant2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedSerjeants' Inn Chambers possesses a formidable bench of barristers adept at handling a broad range of issues on behalf of police forces throughout England and Wales. Members are entrusted with the defence of extremely high-stakes civil claims, including those concerning deaths involving the police. They have also been instructed in numerous inquests examining alleged investigatory failures in murder or manslaughter cases. They have continued to act in the Undercover Policing Inquiry and policing aspects of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. Serjeants' Inn is also a leading set for police misconduct work.
Band 2
2 3 Raymond BuildingsPolice Law: Mainly Defendant2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked3 Raymond Buildings stands out for its team of accomplished barristers who offer a dedicated service to police clients. The chambers is perhaps best known in this field for representing police officers in disciplinary matters or parallel criminal proceedings. In addition, the barristers are instructed by police forces in prominent judicial reviews, inquests and public inquiries. Notable examples include the inquiries relating to the shooting of Yassar Yaqub on the M62, in which the West Yorkshire Police was represented by Hugh Davies KC.2 Deka ChambersPolice Law: Mainly Defendant2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedDeka Chambers combines the forces of two former sets with a strong reputation for representing police forces across the country. Acting for the Metropolitan Police, the National Crime Agency and other leading organisations, the barristers are renowned for their work defending civil claims against the police. They have represented forces in a number of high-profile inquiries, including the Grenfell Tower Fire inquiry, and have been involved in the group action civil claims following the Hillsborough inquests.