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An outstanding advocate who sensitively handles the most serious criminal cases, often those attracting significant national attention, including child cruelty, sexual offences, drugs and murder.
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A specialist criminal law barrister handling cases involving kidnap, serious violence, historical rape, homicide, firearms, multi-handed conspiracy to supply and import Class A drugs, and murder.
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Specialises in important, complex and serious criminal prosecution and defence work primarily on the north-eastern and midland circuits. He also accepts instructions in ecclesiastical, environmental and regulatory matters.
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Highly experienced, acting for the prosecution or defence across the span of criminal law, including murder and firearms offences.
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Francis is a Criminal Defence Specialist called in 1989, he brings to Chambers a wealth of experience.
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A highly capable specialist in complex and serious criminal cases, whether for the prosecution or defence, notably rapes, armed robbery, attempted murder and serious assaults of all kinds.
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An invaluable blend of clear advice, strong negotiating skills and incisive advocacy across a varied practice including employment, family, housing and property, and personal injury.
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Prosecutes or defends in all types of criminal cases, with specialist expertise in complex fraud matters.
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Specialising in criminal law, sports law, regulatory law and professional disciplinary proceedings. Involved in some of the most prominent trials in the country.
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A mixed practice of crime, family and civil law. Her attention to detail and proactive approach make her a popular choice for clients and solicitors alike.
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A mixed practice including personal injury, housing and property law, asylum and immigration law, TOLATA matters and licensing law.
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Handling a range of cases including sexual offences, drug offences, violence offences and human trafficking, as well as inquests.
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Practising almost exclusively in criminal law, and only defending. Previously a solicitor with Higher Rights of Audience.
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Specialising in all aspects of family law, appearing in a range of courts on the North Eastern and Midlands circuits as well as the Court of Appeal.
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Specialising in family law, appearing in a range of courts on the North Eastern and Midlands circuits as well as the Court of Appeal.
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Significant experience of cases above her level of call, prosecuting or defending in a wide range of criminal cases. Also experienced in both public and private family matters, and good with young and vulnerable clients.
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Appearing for the defence or prosecution in criminal cases including sexual and violent offences, modern slavery, drugs and more. Formerly a solicitor with higher rights of audience; good with vulnerable clients.
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Over 25 years’ experience dealing with difficult and complex criminal cases including murder, manslaughter, drugs and motoring offences. An excellent manner with clients.
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Paige was made a full tenant in April 2023 following a successful Pupillage, she is now an integral part of the Family and Crime Teams. She gained a lot of experience in pupillage and much more since in all areas of Family Law, in particular Private Law Children, Non Molestation Orders and Care proceedings. She also is part of the Bank House criminal team. She is a Grade 2 Prosecutor with a developing defence practice, covering most criminal matters
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Sam was made a full tenant in April 2023 following a successful Pupillage, he is now an integral part of the Family and Crime Teams. He gained a lot of experience in pupillage and much more since in all areas of Family Law, in particular Private Law Children, Non Molestation Orders and Care proceedings. He also is part of the Bank House criminal team. He is a Grade 2 Prosecutor with a developing defence practice, covering most criminal matters
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Faisal was offered and accepted Tenancy following a shortened successful pupillage in March 2024. Previous to joining Chambers Faisal was a Legal Advisor for many years in the Leeds Magistrates Court where he gained experience with both family specifically Private Children and crime matters.
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Clarkson covers both Criminal Defence and Prosecution work
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