Organised Crime

We’re confident in handling many different types of allegations of organised and serious crime.

We have appeared in high profile cases involving large-scale conspiracy to import drugs and cross-border and serious organised crime operations both in the East Midlands and nationally. Our other areas of specialism also include large-scale corruption and bribery, undercover police investigations, and human and sexual trafficking.

We regularly provide representation and defence at all stages, instructed to advise pre-charge trial and appeal. This allows us to offer a complete end to end service for our clients right from the outset.

Peter
Joyce KC

Taking silk in 1991 Peter has been involved in many of the most high profile and prolific cases in the East Midlands.

Peter Joyce KC

Balraj
Bhatia KC

Balraj ‘Baz’ Bhatia KC has been a specialist practitioner in crime for nearly 40 years. He has been instructed almost exclusively in high profile and heavy weight criminal defence cases.

Balraj Bhatia KC

Errol
Ballentyne

Errol is a well respected member of the Bar and is often chosen when a degree of tact and diplomacy is needed.

Errol Ballentyne

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Sue
Rodham

‘Very knowledgeable, with an amazing client manner – someone you want on your side.’ Legal 500 - 2019

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Sue Rodham

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Richard
Thatcher

Richard has practised solely in crime for 30 years. He both defends and prosecutes serious matters, in particular, violence, drug trafficking and sexual offences, often in cases with young and vulnerable witnesses.

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Richard Thatcher

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Phil
Gibbs

Phil was called to the Bar in 1991 and has practised in crime ever since.

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Phil Gibbs

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Andy
Peet

Andy acts as prosecuting counsel across a range of disciplines. He has defended in cases of Homicide, high level drug trafficking and Fraud. Primarily, his practise focusses on the prosecution of multi-handed cases, often as leading counsel.

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Andy Peet

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Ben
Gow

Ben was called to the Bar in 1994. His practice results in him appearing primarily in the Crown Courts of the Midlands and Oxford circuit, and the Court of Appeal.

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Ben Gow

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Steven
Gosnell

Steven has a well-established practice which encompasses defending in the most serious and complex cases.

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Steven Gosnell

Mark
Achurch

Mark prosecutes the most serious cases concerning the young, vulnerable and those with learning difficulties.

Mark Achurch

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Gary
Short

Gary has a busy Crown Court practice consisting of sex, drugs, fraud and violence. His meticulous preparation combined with his direct approach and vast jury trial experience make him a highly effective advocate.

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Gary Short

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Tony
Stanford

Tony is a highly regarded practitioner who has a wide breadth of experience of cases involving serious crime.

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Tony Stanford

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James
Varley

James defends and prosecutes cases of all types, including allegations of serious violence, drugs, fraud, rape and sexual assault.

James Varley

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Fergus
Malone

Fergus is a leading barrister in serious crime. He is an outstanding jury advocate; juries love him.

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Fergus Malone

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Phillip
Plant

Phillip prosecutes and defends a wide range of cases all over the East Midlands and beyond. He is known for his attention to detail, persistence and an interest in anything novel.

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Phillip Plant

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Sarah
Phelan

Sarah prosecutes and defends in rape and serious sexual offences, offences of violence including firearms offences and drug conspiracies.

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Sarah Phelan

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Alex
Wolfson

Having pursued a successful career "in-house" with the CPS Alex brings all that experience to the independent bar.

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Alex Wolfson

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Esther
Harrison

Esther has extensive experience in prosecuting and defending cases involving historic sexual abuse, child cruelty and domestic abuse.

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Esther Harrison

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Catherine
Picardo

Catherine is a personable but tenacious advocate who is particularly adept at dealing with vulnerable and young witnesses.

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Catherine Picardo

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Lucky
Thandi

Lucky is engaged in a busy criminal practice on the Midland Circuit.

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Lucky Thandi

Abigail
Hill

Abbi’s practice encompasses all areas of criminal prosecution and defence work including: violence, dishonesty, sexual offences, public disorder, drugs and driving offences.

Abigail Hill

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Pree
Brada

Pree has extensive experience in the full spectrum of criminal cases. She is known for her approachable manner, attention to detail and persuasive manner.

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Pree Brada

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Eunice
Gedzah

Eunice has a busy practice both prosecuting and defending in both the Magistrates’ and the Crown Court.

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Eunice Gedzah

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Sinjin
Bulbring

Sinjin has a confidence and a maturity with his advocacy that is born out of his wide ranging legal experience and sporting interests.

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Sinjin Bulbring

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Luc
Chignell

As a keen cricketer and a choral scholar Luc brings stamina, attention to detail and a commitment to excellence that defines his busy practice.

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Luc Chignell

Serena
Varatharajah

Serena's gentle demeanour and approachable manner belie her sharp mind, quick wit and legal acumen, all of which she employs with great effect in her advocacy.

Serena Varatharajah

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Thomas
Welshman

Tom brings a thorough and detailed analysis of the law to all his cases which he couples with a subtly persuasive and very effective style.

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Thomas Welshman

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Annabel
Lenton

Annabel's natural style and poise, combined with her vivacious nature, makes her a highly talented, effective and persuasive advocate.

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Annabel Lenton

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Lauren
Fisher

Lauren has a wealth of experience defending all over the East Midlands and beyond.

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Lauren Fisher

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Jeremy
Benson KC

Jeremy is an accomplished silk with over thirty years’ experience both prosecuting and defending in fact heavy, complex cases of considerable importance.

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Jeremy Benson KC

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David
Outterside

David has an excellent reputation, particularly in front of the jury. He has been involved in some of the most serious, high profile, and complex cases in the Midlands over the past decade.

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David Outterside