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QEB Hollis Whiteman
1-2 LAURENCE POUNTNEY HILL
LONDON
EC4R 0EU
England
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QEB Hollis Whiteman > The Legal 500 Rankings
London Bar > Business and regulatory crime (including global investigations) Tier 1
A ‘go-to chambers for all criminal work‘, QEB Hollis Whiteman has a particular focus on complex financial crime, such as bribery, corruption and money laundering, with members of the set frequently acting in cases which involve multiple jurisdictions. In addition to various members both prosecuting and defending in a range of SFO work, Adrian Darbishire KC successfully defended an entrepreneur who was acquitted on charges relating to alleged bribery following the sale of his company to JLL.Leading Silks
2023 Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘Sam Window is very helpful and efficient.’
‘David O’Sullivan as a star of the clerks room. He is unflappable, approachable and gets things done. He is exactly the clerk you need in a crisis, and he is a thoroughly nice guy.’
‘Chris Emmings leads a very good clerking team very well.’
‘Chris Emmings and Faye Stimpson are notable; Very nice and helpful.’
‘QEB are one of my go-to chambers for all criminal work.’
‘Strong set with lots of leaders in their fields.’
‘QEB is the top criminal chambers at the moment. Every member from pupils to KCs is highly intelligent, experienced and has the gravitas to instil confidence in clients and solicitors alike. ‘
‘I am always impressed by their strength in depth, at both junior and senior levels.’
Work highlights
London Bar > Crime Tier 1
QEB Hollis Whiteman is widely regarded as one of the leading crime sets in London, regularly involved in heavyweight cases. Edward Brown KC was recently instructed for the prosecution in a case concerning three police officers charged with distributing grossly offensive messages to other officers in a WhatsApp group, one of whose members was Wayne Couzens, who was convicted of the rape and murder of Sarah Everard. Eleanor Laws KC, ‘the doyen of sexual offences law‘, and Orla Daly represented former Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy (who, after the trial, signed for Lorient), who was acquitted on rape charges over two trials. Appearing in the Isle of Man under a temporary advocates licence, Crispin Aylett KC represented a man who was retried for the 2013 murder of his wife’s lover.Rising stars
Leading Silks
2022 Silks
2023 Silks
2024 Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘Chris Emmings and Faye Stimpson are a very dynamic duo and work well together. David O’Sullivan is excellent, very accommodating and responsive. Sam Window and James Booth are also very good.’
‘Chris Emmings is an excellent clerk who understands the commerciality of practice. The whole team is very professional and the service provided never falls short of the highest standards that one could expect from one of the very best criminal chambers in the country.’
‘Sam Window manages to make the unachievable, achievable.’
���QEB Hollis Whiteman remains one of the top crime sets in London.’
‘QEB is known for the consistently high calibre of their members and clerking team. Despite many of their members being in high demand, they bend over backwards to accommodate our requests and preferences, which is appreciated. Their seminars and other events are always of a very good quality.’
‘QEB are obviously a top set, with real strength in depth.’
‘The set has top to bottom quality. There are simply no barristers within the chambers who are not of the highest standard. The chambers has a culture of excellence and ensures that the training of its members is at its forefront. The external training is also always excellent.’
Work highlights
London Bar > Fraud: crime Tier 1
QEB Hollis Whiteman is one of the leading financial crime sets in London, particularly known for its prosecution work and widely praised for its ‘real strength in depth’. Sean Larkin KC is a standout silk recently instructed by the SFO to prosecute a former biodiesel trader for fraud and money laundering offences allegedly committed while he was an employee of Greenergy (which is not a defendant). Polly Dyer , ‘a great advocate’, has recently represented a retired army colonel who was acquitted on fraud charges, after having been accused of failing to disclose information about his family arrangements while claiming continuity of education allowance payments - the case was heard through the civilian justice system rather than a court-martial.Leading Silks
2023 Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘Chris Emmings leads a very good team very well.’
‘Sam Window is exceptionally helpful.’
‘The clerks at QEB are very good and Chris Emmings in particular is very helpful.’
‘QEB Hollis Whiteman is the apex set for fraud cases.’
‘QEB is an excellent set, particularly for prosecution work.’
‘QEB is the top criminal chambers at the moment; every member, from pupil to KC, is highly intelligent, experienced and has the gravitas to instill confidence in clients and solicitors alike.’
‘QEB has a very strong and resourceful clerks team, with the clerks always on hand to advise and assist. Everything is done to a high level and also professionally.’
Work highlights
London Bar > Professional disciplinary and regulatory law Tier 2
The members at QEB Hollis Whiteman are regularly instructed in a wide range of disciplinary and regulatory matters, with notable expertise in advising clients from white-collar professions and the healthcare sector. Tom Kark KC is sought after for his established strength in advising on proceedings involving medical professionals. Zoe Johnson KC defended a respiratory and intensive care consultant against allegations of signing third party prescriptions for high value medicines, targeted at patients living outside the permitted jurisdiction; the consultant's fitness to practice was found not to be impaired.Turning to the juniors, Lydia Barnfather successfully defended an optometrist against a charge of alleged inappropriate conduct towards a female patient.Leading Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘Chris Emmings and Faye Stimpson are both great.‘
‘Chris Emmings knows the market inside out; David O’Sullivan is a joy to work with; and Faye Stimpson is arguably the most popular clerk in London.‘
‘A highly regarded chambers that is known for its excellence in legal representation.‘
‘The chambers is known for its exceptional standards and reputation.‘
‘Great clerking at all levels – responsive, friendly and creative.‘
‘A professional set with fantastic clerks.‘
‘The clerks’ room is really knowledgeable and easy to work with.‘
‘Stellar set, with a range of barristers for any issue.‘
London Bar > Inquests and inquiries Tier 3
‘Outstanding set‘ QEB Hollis Whiteman houses an ‘impressive range of advocates‘ with longstanding experience in appearing in high-profile inquiries. Nicholas Griffin KC is representing the former GP of Steve Dymond, the Jeremy Kyle Show participant who took his own life after filming an episode of the tabloid talk show. Anne Whyte KC is sought after for her expertise in handling Article 2 inquests. At the junior end of chambers, Susannah Stevens specialises in complex and high-profile cases often on behalf of medical professional and pertaining to contentious medical evidence, while Thomas Coke-Smyth represented the family of a young man with learning difficulties who committed suicide a short time after being released from police custody.Leading Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘They are really good. Sam Window is great – very friendly to all levels of staff, highly responsive and helpful in dealing with requests at short notice. Full marks.’
‘A leading set in all its practice areas.’
‘QEB Hollis Whiteman is an outstanding set.’
‘A very good set with an impressive range of advocates.’
‘Brilliant clerks – they are very responsive and collaborative.’
London Bar > Health and safety
London Bar > Sport
London Bar > Financial services regulation
London Bar > Police law (forces and constables)
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Barrister Profiles
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Mark Aldred | Mark Aldred specialises in criminal and regulatory work. In the criminal field,… | View Profile | |
Fallon Alexis | Fallon’s experience of complex financial crime includes serious fraud, bribery and corruption,… | View Profile | |
Ari Alibhai | Ari specialises in private prosecution in criminal intellectual property infringement. He successfully… | View Profile | |
Crispin Aylett KC | Crispin Aylett is a practitioner with a wealth of experience in all… | View Profile | |
Mr Ali Bajwa KC | An exceptionally talented advocate, highly ranked, Ali Bajwa KC is held in… | View Profile | |
Lydia Barnfather | Lydia is an exceptionally experienced practitioner specialising to a high level in… | View Profile | |
William Boyce KC | ln business crime, fraud, general crime and arbitration, William Boyce QC is… | View Profile | |
Kerry Broome | Kerry Broome’s expertise spans all areas of criminal law, both defending and… | View Profile | |
Tom Broomfield | Tom is instructed to prosecute and defend in complex and serious matters… | View Profile | |
Edward Brown KC | Edward Brown QC has an outstanding practice in general and corporate criminal… | View Profile | |
Katherine Buckle | Katherine practises in domestic and international crime, specialising in business crime, extradition… | View Profile | |
Thomas Coke-Smyth | Crime: Tom’s criminal practice encompasses the full range of offences and he… | View Profile | |
Nick Corsellis KC | Nicholas Corsellis is a highly respected leading counsel whose abilities have allowed… | View Profile | |
Fraser Coxhill | Fraser Coxhill provides expert advocacy and advice in a wide range of… | View Profile | |
Ms Orla Daly | Orla Daly specialises in complex and high-profile cases, prosecuting and defending a… | View Profile | |
Caoimhe Daly | Caoimhe Daly’s principal area of practice is general crime. She also has… | View Profile | |
Adrian Darbishire KC | Adrian Darbishire’s defence practice focuses on workplace crime in many forms, but… | View Profile | |
Tom Doble | Tom specialises in fraud, financial and business crime. He has considerable experience… | View Profile | |
Polly Dyer | Polly Dyer provides specialist advice and advocacy in criminal proceedings, with an… | View Profile | |
Mark Ellison KC | Early career largely defending in fraud including: Guinness, North Sea oil and… | View Profile | |
Eloise Emanuel | Eloise’s practice, both public and privately instructed, encompasses the full range of… | View Profile | |
Philip Evans KC | Philip specialises in serious general and corporate crime, regulation and sports law.… | View Profile | |
Julian Evans KC | Julian Evans specialises in criminal practice, prosecuting and defending. He also prosecutes… | View Profile | |
Alexandra Felix KC | Alexandra Felix undertakes a combination of prosecution and defence work in fraud… | View Profile | |
Peter Finnigan KC | Peter Finnigan defends and prosecutes in a wide range of criminal cases… | View Profile | |
Ben Fitzgerald KC | Ben FitzGerald prosecutes and defends in cases of serious crime, fraud and… | View Profile | |
Rachna Gokani | Rachna acts for the defence and prosecution in cases of serious and… | View Profile | |
Nicholas Griffin KC | Practice Areas Inquests, inquiries, the conduct of investigations and reviews, together with… | View Profile | |
David Groome | David acts for leading corporations in the music, film, sport and broadcast… | View Profile | |
Rebecca Harris | Rebecca is a leading junior regularly instructed in high-profile and complex cases… | View Profile | |
David Jeremy KC | David Jeremy is a criminal barrister; and not a politician, diplomat or… | View Profile | |
Zoe Johnson KC | Zoe Johnson defends and prosecutes the most serious and high profile crime.… | View Profile | |
Tom Kark KC | In the field of disciplinary law Tom Kark QC has focused for… | View Profile | |
Lucy Kennedy | Lucy Kennedy’s practice incorporates many complex, evidentially high-volume cases. She has repeatedly… | View Profile | |
Adam King | Adam King has focussed his practice on serious and complex jury trials.… | View Profile | |
Mr Senghin Kong | Senghin specialises in corporate and financial crime. His practice is focused on… | View Profile | |
Peter Kyte KC | Peter Kyte has been a leading criminal barrister since 1996. His cases… | View Profile | |
Sean Larkin KC | Sean Larkin QC provides specialist advice and advocacy at all stages of… | View Profile | |
Eleanor Laws KC | Eleanor Laws QC defends in cases involving young and vulnerable witnesses, in… | View Profile | |
Jocelyn Ledward KC | Jocelyn Ledward has built up a substantial mixed practice of fraud and… | View Profile | |
Katherine Lloyd | Katherine acts on behalf of both the prosecution and defence in the… | View Profile | |
Arabella MacDonald | Arabella specialises in all aspects of crime and fraud, appearing for both… | View Profile | |
Benn Maguire | Benn Maguire has a continuing reputation as a formidable advocate. He is… | View Profile | |
Jason Mansell | Jason provides strategic advice and representation to firms and individuals facing investigation… | View Profile | |
Philip Mcghee | Philip McGhee prosecutes and defends, alone and as a led junior, general… | View Profile | |
Tom Orpin-Massey | Tom joined QEB Hollis Whiteman in February 2015. He now accepts instructions… | View Profile | |
Selva Ramasamy KC | Selva is a specialist in cases involving professionals charged in criminal, regulatory… | View Profile | |
Paul Raudnitz KC | An extremely well regarded Silk practising in crime, fraud and regulatory law.… | View Profile | |
Karen Robinson | Karen Robinson’s expertise spans all areas of criminal law, and she is… | View Profile | |
Roger Smart | Roger Smart’s practice encompasses all areas of criminal law. He specialises in… | View Profile | |
David Spens KC | David Spens QC has a formidable reputation for securing acquittals against the… | View Profile | |
Susannah Stevens | Susannah Stevens has an extensive criminal practice and is instructed to defend… | View Profile | |
Philip Stott | Philip Stott is an experienced and talented advocate in the criminal courts,… | View Profile | |
Linda Strudwick | Linda specialises in serious crime as a leading junior, prosecuting and defending… | View Profile | |
Natasha Tahta | After 15 years of a highly successful criminal practice involving a wide… | View Profile | |
Paul Wakerley | Paul Wakerley has a strong reputation within criminal law. He specialises in… | View Profile | |
Joanna Warwick | Joanna Warwick’s principal area of practice is general crime. She has wide-ranging… | View Profile |
Diversity
Equality and Diversity
QEB Hollis Whiteman is strongly committed to promoting and advancing equality and diversity in all aspects of Chambers’ life. We recognise the need for barristers to be representative of the society we serve and are actively seeking to contribute to this aim, in full knowledge that the Bar has some work to do. As a Chambers and as individuals, we do not discriminate or tolerate any form of discrimination against anybody based on any protected characteristic. Chambers is committed to the fair allocation of work.
Chambers has a dedicated Equality & Diversity Committee (EDC), consisting of an Equality & Diversity Officer and ten further Members of Chambers, which regularly meets to consider and implement policies designed to further equality and diversity. The EDC runs seminars and training sessions, and publishes an ad-hoc newsletter, on a range of equality and diversity issues, with the aim of raising awareness, eliminating discrimination, and providing support to our members.
Recruitment and work
When recruiting new tenants, pupils or staff, we look for quality and welcome applications from as wide a talent pool as possible. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristics and have worked with the Bar Standards Board to ensure our applications at all levels not only meet but surpass the fair recruitment standards expected. All members and staff involved in recruitment have undertaken Fair Recruitment training. We are mindful of the financial difficulties faced by many at the start of their careers and therefore offer a generous pupillage grant and guaranteed earnings in pupils’ second-six. We strongly believe that financial difficulties should never be a bar to entering this profession.
Chambers Social responsibility
Both as individuals and as a collective, we are engaged in several social and charitable initiatives and are striving to play our part in ensuring equal opportunity and diversity at the Bar. We are using the momentum generated by recent tragic events to further reflect on our duties as a Chambers, and to intensify our actions to create an equal, fair, diverse and just environment for all.
Social Justice and Equal Opportunity
We are involved in mentorship programmes, as well as links to local secondary schools in London and other charitable organisations; to improve the flow of information about life at the Bar and provide support in getting to the Bar. We are also involved in the Middle Temple Pegasus Access Scheme.
We are proud to be a member of the 10,000 Black Interns programme, which offers paid work experience across a wide range of sectors each year. We are the first criminal set of Chambers to be involved and are in the process of encouraging our colleagues to participate in this exciting new initiative.
Assess to Justice and Pro Bono
Access to justice and pro bono work is at the heart of the General Crime practice group at QEB Hollis Whiteman. Our barristers are involved in a wide range of pro bono work, including involvement the Lawn Tennis Association, Sports Resolutions, Innocence Project, the Criminal Cases Review Commission, Reprieve, numerous Inquests, investigations by JUSTICE, the Football Association, and many more.
Wider social responsibility
Our barristers are individually engaged in and committed to a large variety of social initiatives. Members of Chambers are also trustees for a range of organisations such as Curriculum for Cohesion, Anti-Slavery International, Angels and Elephants and Martial Arts Charitable Trust.
A number of our members have long-standing commitments with secondary schools to give talks about sex and consent, and knife crime and gang violence, are school governors, and are involved in organisations such as “Growing Against Violence”. We are also involved in grass roots charities such as CRISIS, an initiative to distribute films received by FACT to homeless shelters, Waves for Change and Plan International.