Drugs and Organised Crime
Clive started his practice as a criminal barrister in London before moving to Nottingham in 1990.
Expertise: Homicide Related Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime, Complex Fraud, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences
Andrew is a leading specialist in criminal law. He is a formidable jury advocate, tactically astute, and known for the pursuit of the fine detail of his cases. He practices mainly in the Crown Court, appellate courts, and Court Martial. Andrew is also instructed in advisory work, inquests and coronial law.
Expertise: Bribery and Corruption, Complex Fraud, Homicide Related Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime, Terrorism Offences, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences
James is a senior and specialist criminal practitioner with a heavy emphasis on complex and serious defence work. He is frequently instructed on a privately funded basis with a view to providing a true cradle to grave service. His client care and devotion to those who instruct him to assist their cause is second to none.
Expertise: Bribery and Corruption, Complex Fraud, Homicide Related Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime, Regulatory Law, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences
Mark is a specialist Criminal practitioner with a national practice , his expertise spanning murder, serious offences of violence, drug related crime, serious sexual offences and complex fraud.
Expertise: Complex Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Homicide Related Offences, Serious Violence, Drugs and Organised Crime, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation
A specialist criminal and regulatory practitioner with a national practice and proven track record for success. Fiercely independent, he is highly motivated and professional, possessing a single minded approach to his client’s interests, whilst being totally committed to every case.
Expertise: Complex Fraud, Homicide Related Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime, Terrorism Offences, Professional Misconduct, Regulatory Law, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation, Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation & Asset Recovery
Stephen has over 20 years of experience as a specialist criminal practitioner. He defends and prosecutes in all aspects of Crown Court work, particularly in cases involving sexual offences and young and vulnerable victims or defendants.
Expertise: Road Traffic Offences, Serious Violence, Complex Fraud, Drugs and Organised Crime, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences
Simon is a specialist criminal practitioner with an emphasis on complex and serious defence work; often on a privately funded basis.
Expertise: Drugs and Organised Crime, Homicide Related Offences, Complex Fraud, Serious Violence, Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Professional Misconduct, Road Traffic Offences, Appeals, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation
Gregor is an experienced practitioner who was called to the bar in 1997 following service in HM Armed Forces. His practice involves all aspects of Crown Court work including serious violence, sexual offences drugs and dishonesty.
Expertise: Drugs and Organised Crime, Homicide Related Offences, General Crime, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences
Julia tenaciously prosecutes and defends in cases across the full spectrum of criminal offences, including the most serious.
Expertise: Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Complex Fraud, Serious Violence, General Crime, Homicide Related Offences, Health and Safety, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime
Gareth worked for many years as a high-end grade 3 Prosecutor for the CPS. Since returning to the independent Bar Gareth has pursued a mixed defence and prosecution practice. He now defends more often than he prosecutes.
Expertise: Drugs and Organised Crime, Homicide Related Offences, Serious Violence, General Crime, Complex Fraud, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences
Laura is a highly experienced criminal barrister who has a wealth of trial experience. She is known for her fearless advocacy and client care.
Expertise: Homicide Related Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime, General Crime, Serious Violence, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences
Dominic is a formidable criminal defence advocate, known for turning difficult cases and securing acquittals, and is increasingly sought out as a first choice in trials.
Expertise: Homicide Related Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime, Serious Violence, Complex Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Regulatory Law, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Professional Misconduct, General Crime, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation, Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation & Asset Recovery
Laura's practice moved to the Midlands in 2021 after fifteen years within one of the largest and longest established criminal defence sets in London
Expertise: Complex Fraud, Homicide Related Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime, General Crime, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences
An accomplished criminal practitioner with a proven track record for undertaking serious, complex and sensitive cases.
Expertise: Serious Violence, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Drugs and Organised Crime, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences
Stefan is a specialist criminal law practitioner and is a CPS Grade 3 prosecutor. He defends and prosecutes across the broad spectrum of criminal law.
Expertise: Drugs and Organised Crime, Road Traffic Offences, General Crime, Serious Violence, Public Order, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation & Asset Recovery
Rebecca is engaged in a busy criminal practice on the Midland Circuit and is regularly instructed for the defence in cases involving allegations of serious violence, organised crime, and complex drugs conspiracies. Rebecca provides clear and honest advice and is often praised for her thorough and detailed preparation.
Expertise: Drugs and Organised Crime, General Crime, Road Traffic Offences, Serious Violence, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Public Order, Complex Fraud, Homicide Related Offences, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation, Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation & Asset Recovery
Lucy frequently prosecutes and defends in criminal cases. She is a grade 3 prosecutor trained in handling of vulnerable witnesses, who is routinely instructed in private prosecutions in both the Crown Court and Magistrates Court. She is also instructed in proceedings pursuant to the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Expertise: Complex Fraud, Drugs and Organised Crime, General Crime, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Regulatory Law
Steve is now in his third decade of criminal defence work. He has the portfolio of cases of an accomplished advocate and a consequent wide-ranging knowledge across the criminal spectrum.
Expertise: Homicide Related Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime, Serious Violence, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Terrorism Offences, Public Order, Complex Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Health and Safety, Inquests and Public Enquiries, International Criminal Law, Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Professional Misconduct, Road Traffic Offences, Appeals, General Crime, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation, Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation & Asset Recovery
Dan enjoys a busy practice prosecuting and defending across the East Midlands and is regularly instructed in cases of a complexity which belie his year of call.
Expertise: General Crime, Appeals, Public Order, Regulatory Law, Road Traffic Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation & Asset Recovery
Matt brings a wealth of experience to chambers having specialised in criminal law for the past 25 years.
Expertise: General Crime, Homicide Related Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime, Public Order
William qualified as a solicitor in 1995. He practised in the fields of licensing law and criminal law, before devoting his time exclusively to criminal cases with a move to a specialist criminal firm in 2001.
Expertise: Drugs and Organised Crime, Serious Violence, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Public Order, Road Traffic Offences, General Crime, Appeals, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation, Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation & Asset Recovery
Lesley joined the Bar in 2024. Prior to this, Lesley held 20 years of experience representing clients at all levels within the criminal justice system, including as a Higher Court Advocate. She has been involved in a large number of complex cases and has a reputation for being detailed in her preparation and intuitive in her handling of clients
Expertise: General Crime, Drugs and Organised Crime, Regulatory Law, Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation & Asset Recovery
Ellesse brings an attention to detail and a capacity for hard work to all her cases and the result is a busy practice prosecuting and defending across the East Midlands.
Expertise: General Crime, Public Order, Road Traffic Offences, Appeals, Regulatory Law, Drugs and Organised Crime, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation & Asset Recovery