Jeremy Dein KC is one of the most experienced and highly regarded defence counsel in the Country. He has an unparalleled reputation for the committed fearless, relentless, and highly professional defence of his clients. Jeremy is uniquely skilful at trial before a jury, on sentence in front of a judge, and in the Court of Appeal. His objective is always the same, the best result for his client humanly possible.
Jeremy has vast experience in defending the gravest, most serious, complex and high-profile cases. Including some of the most significant criminal trials of our time. Unrivalled involvement in homicide cases at the Central Criminal Court, Jeremy also defends in serious sex, organised crime and private crime matters.
Jeremy has a particular interest in appellate work.
Joint Head of Chambers Head of Crime Group at 25 Bedford Row. Lead defence role in "Murder, Mystery and My Family”, the award-winning BBC death penalty documentary series. Has written and lectured in UK and abroad, most recently in: Florida, Delhi, Seoul (South Korea), Hong Kong. 2020: Appointed Patron, Queen Mary College, University of London, Criminal Justice Society 2020: Appointed Chair, Criminal Bar Association, Law Reform Committee. 2015: Shortlisted for Crime Silk of the Year, Chambers UK Bar Awards 2015: Appointed Old Bailey Recorder 2014: Elected Joint Head of Chambers (Head of Crime group) 2012: Appointed Course Tutor, Judicial College. 2008-2011: Criminal Bar Association, National Director of Education. 2004: Appointed Recorder (Sexual Offences ticketed, 2011). 2003: Appointed Silk. 1982: Called to the Bar, Middle Temple. 1980 & 81: UK Observer national mooting competition, winner.
Law (LLB Hons), Queen Mary University.