1
Kate Blackwell KC
Lincoln House Chambers ‘Kate is an exceptional trial advocate, an extremely skilful operator, brilliant on tactical decision making, and great to work with.'
Crime (general and fraud)
Leading Silks
1
Simon Csoka KC
Lincoln House Chambers ‘Simon has a brain the size of a planet. His ability to be able to retain huge amounts of information, then present the most complex and cogent legal submissions in regards to this information, is such that you have never seen before; he is a once in a generation barrister.’
1
Nina Grahame KC
Garden Court North Chambers ‘Nina is simply the best silk in the north, and probably in the country. She is a warm and empathetic advocate who is highly persuasive with a jury, her warmth and empathy combine with a compendious knowledge of the law and a steely commitment to getting the best for a client, and she prepares cases with meticulous precision.’
1
Tania Griffiths KC
Exchange Chambers1
Nicholas Johnson KC
7 Harrington Street ‘Nicholas is one of the most able and hard working silks on circuit. His preparation and presentation of cases is exemplary, he is excellent with clients, both lay and professional, and highly respected by the judiciary.'
1
John Jones KC
Exchange Chambers1
Richard Littler KC
Exchange Chambers1
Benjamin Myers KC
Exchange Chambers ‘Benjamin is an exceptional advocate who is able to effectively communicate to judges and juries alike. His natural talent to communicate is supported by his work ethic and his tactical brilliance, and he is a barrister who thinks deeply about tactics, and because his judgement is second-to-none, he always makes the right choice.’
1
Andrew Thomas KC
Lincoln House Chambers2
Gordon Cole KC
Exchange Chambers2
John Harrison KC
Lincoln House Chambers 2
Michael Hayton KC
Deans Court Chambers ‘In terms of advocacy, Michael is the number one criminal silk in the north. His closing speeches are breath taking, he has a wonderful manner with clients, and he is always a master of his brief.’
2
Alexander Leach KC
Lincoln House Chambers2
Nigel Power KC
7 Harrington Street ‘Nigel is meticulously prepared and tactically astute. He always brings his A-game to the court and conference room, he is across all the detail in lengthy and voluminous trials, and he is rightly instructed on the major trials in the country.’
2
Richard Pratt KC
7 Harrington Street ‘Richard’s experience is his most valuable asset. As lead counsel, he has been involved in some of the biggest cases to come before the courts in the past two decades, and he therefore has the respect of the judges, and his delivery in speeches before the jury are a work of art.’
2
Imran Shafi KC
Exchange Chambers ‘Imran’s calm and meticulous approach is persuasive and devastating in equal measure. Thoroughly planned advocacy leaves no weaknesses to be exploited by his opponents.’
2
David Temkin KC
Exchange Chambers ‘David is the first choice for homicide cases, as he is extremely thorough and prepares meticulous documentation to assist the court at each and every hearing, not just trial. He strikes the perfect balance of being approachable and accessible, but robust when it is necessary, and he is the model modern silk.’
2
Pete Weatherby KC
Garden Court North Chambers3
Michael Brady KC
7 Harrington Street3
3
Mark Ford KC
Lincoln House Chambers ‘Mark is one of the very best criminal defence advocates in the north. He is excellent with the client, he fights their corner vigorously and fairly, and he is very user-friendly for solicitors.’
3
Peter Glenser KC
7 Harrington Street ‘Peter is a superb jury advocate who brings the perfect balance of theatricality and incisiveness to his advocacy. A fine tactician, he is imperturbable in the face of forensic setbacks and he has deep understanding of forensic medicine surrounding violent death and a near encyclopaedic knowledge of firearms, which is deployed with apparently effortless charm and skill examining expert witnesses.’
3
Siobhan Grey KC
18 St John Street Chambers 'Siobhan is one of the best barristers to instruct for all serious and complex criminal allegations. She always finds time to have professional conferences with you to ensure that the litigation she requires is prepared correctly, and she provides clear guidance as to what work is needed to defend a case.'
3
Jaime Hamilton KC
9 St John Street3
Richard Thyne KC
St John’s Buildings3
Mark Rhind KC
Exchange Chambers ‘Mark is an outstanding trial advocate to whom the jury can immediately relate. In multi-handed cases you can literally see them sit up to pay attention when Mark takes to his feet.’
2023 Silks
Iain Simkin KC
Deans Court Chambers 'Iain is an exceptional advocate who is capable of delivering unpalatable truths in an unfettered manner but with compassion. He delivers in every way by being responsive to requests, providing advice and other written documents in a very timely manner, and crucially, always being correct in that advice.'
2024 Silks
Martin Reid KC
7 Harrington Street