Rape & Serious Sexual Offences


Clive Stockwell Q.C.
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


Raglan Ashton
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


Andrew Vout
Andrew is a specialist in criminal law. A most sought-after and able leading junior barrister, he is a formidable jury advocate, tactically astute, and known for the pursuit of the fine detail of his cases. He defends and prosecutes, often in cases of complexity or sensitivity. Andrew’s practice is not restricted to criminal litigation. He is also instructed in advisory work, inquests and coronial law.
Expertise: Bribery and Corruption, Complex Fraud, Homicide Related Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences


Stephen Kemp
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 Eckersley
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 Purcell
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 King
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 Gimson
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 practise. 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 Pitman
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


James Horne
James is a 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.
Expertise: Bribery and Corruption, Complex Fraud, Homicide Related Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Regulatory Law


Laura Hocknell
Laura became a member of chambers in 2021 after fifteen years with a busy practice at 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


Katrina Wilson
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, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Drugs and Organised Crime


Almas Ben-Aribia
Almas’ practice encompasses all areas of criminal prosecution and defence work including: violence, dishonesty, sexual offences, public disorder, drugs and driving offences.
Expertise: Drugs and Organised Crime, Serious Violence, Cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants, Public Order, Road Traffic Offences, Appeals, General Crime, Rape & Serious Sexual Offences, Modern Slavery & Human Exploitation, Proceeds of Crime Act Confiscation & Asset Recovery