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Simon Ash KC

Simon Ash KC

The 36 Group, London

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

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