Christopher May

Chris is a heavyweight criminal barrister instructed in some of the most serious and often high profile criminal cases either as the leading junior or sole advocate.

He is ranked in Chambers and Partners for his criminal work.

Chris is a heavyweight criminal barrister instructed in some of the most serious, and often high profile criminal cases either as the leading junior or sole advocate. Chris is ranked in Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 for his criminal work.

Chris is the head of the Criminal Prosecutions Team at 5SAH and he is the Senior of the Kent Bar Mess.

Examples of Chris’s instructions include: murder, organised crime, serious offences against the person and sexual assaults and rapes, including historical allegations.  Chris also has extensive experience of cases involving large-scale frauds, confiscation and asset forfeiture and regulatory health and safety matters involving allegations of corporate manslaughter.

Chris is an experienced criminal barrister and safe pair of hands.  He has an impressive style and presence when appearing in court.

Direct Public Access Chris accepts direct public access instructions in appropriate cases.

Chambers and Partners 2021:

"A polished advocate who is charming and carries a lot of weight with the jury."

Client feedback:

"Can I take the opportunity to express my sincere thanks to yourself and of course John [Keal] for your handling of this very difficult and complex case. You have been superb and have delivered a prosecution of the utmost quality. It has been a pleasure working with you."

Detective Inspector, Complex Abuse Unit Surrey in the case of R v Chilcott and Pusey.

"Mr May was extremely professional, very approachable and in my view his delivery of the evidence was very impressive. This is the second case I have had with Mr May, on both occasions his dedication shone through."

Feedback from those instructing Chris May. November 2016.

 

MA (Hons) Cantab. Exhibitioner in Law, Christ’s College, Cambridge.