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Simon Ash KC
Work Department
36 Crime
Position
Simon Ash KC prosecutes cases of gravity and complexity involving serious organised crime, homicide, fraud, and the most serious sexual offences. He is recognised for his good judgment, meticulous preparation, and effective advocacy.
He is experienced in dealing with sensitive intelligence issues, complicated expert evidence, and vulnerable witnesses.
He is regularly instructed by the Complex Casework Unit and is also instructed by the International Justice and Organised Crime Division and by the CPS London Homicide Unit.
He is currently involved in several cases arising from Operation Venetic (the international police operation in relation to the EncroChat encrypted phone communication system).
Work undertaken:
Serious Organised Crime
Homicide
Fraud
Serious Sexual Offences
Cybercrime
Career
Call: 1999; Silk: 2021.
Career highlights:
King’s Counsel (2021)
Recorder (2019)
Areas of experience:
Serious & Complex Crime
Homicide
Serious Sexual Offences
Cybercrime
Memberships
Member of Gray’s Inn
Member of the Midland Circuit
Education
BA in Law, Oxford – 1996