187 Chambers

Crime

Daniel Kersh has over 25 years’ experience in criminal law, having practiced as a solicitor since 1990 and was one of the first solicitors to be awarded the right to appear in the Crown Court as an advocate in 1993.  He was a founding partner in a very well established Central London criminal defence firm for 19 years before transferring to the Bar. He has been repeatedly recognised as a leading practitioner in Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 legal directories.  His practice is in serious criminal work. He has a wealth of experience in a broad range of offences, from violent and sexual offences (Murder, rape, blackmail) to fraud and financial crime.

Recent notable cases include the acquittal of a man accused of armed robbery in a domestic setting, an acquittal in a case involving marital rape, an acquittal of a male masseur alleged to have sexually assaulted a client in a top end spa retreat, and representation of a man accused of bank fraud using an insider employee. Daniel is known for his trial advocacy and his ability to secure acquittals in telling circumstances. He also has experience in Court Martials, road traffic law, planning cases and local authority prosecutions.

Called 2018