Tony Ventham

Tony came to the Bar after spending twelve years as a front-line ambulanceman, working from Willesden Ambulance Station.

At the time he left, he was the senior shop-steward for the North-West Division of the London Ambulance Service. It was his experience representing union members, both in negotiations with management and at disciplinary hearings, that showed he had an aptitude for persuasive arguments and winning cases. This led to him being encouraged to join the Bar as a criminal practitioner. Lessons learnt in dealing with patients, as well as the public, during countless 999 calls, has stood him in good stead in the criminal courts.

Tony always defends, and goes the extra mile for his clients, both lay and professional. His medical background allows him to relate with empathy and understanding with those defendants who have mental or other health issues, whilst his strong sense of justice means he defends all with both compassion and vigor. His experiences in dealing with people means he is excellent at communicating with juries, which is reflected by the high number of acquittals he achieves.

B.Sc.(Hons) Economics, London School of Economics.