General Crime
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
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
Philip is known for his measured judgement, meticulous preparation, and ability to deliver clear, strategic advice in demanding circumstances. Solicitors instruct him for his proactive reliability, his calm authority in court, and his ability to build rapport with clients, including those with sensitive needs.
Expertise: Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Public Order, Regulatory Law, Professional Misconduct, Road Traffic Offences, Appeals, General Crime
Amelia brings a thoughtful and personable approach to her work, combining pragmatism with empathy.
Expertise: General Crime, Road Traffic Offences, Public Order, Appeals