Barristers

Richard Vardon

Work Department

Criminal law.

Career

Called 1985; Gray’s Inn. Commenced pupillage in 1985 with a senior and experienced pupil master. Offered a tenancy upon completion. Thereafter practised extensively in crime. Developed a heavy workload in serious crime.

Position

All areas of criminal law with particular experience and expertise in: homicide and serious violence; serious sexual offences (including those of a historic nature); fraud; drug offences; firearms (including registration) cases; confiscation proceedings; civil actions against the police.

Education

Birmingham University; Council of Legal Education (LLB).

Mentions

Northern Circuit • Regional Bar

Crime (general and fraud)

LEADING JUNIORS2
Richard Vardon – 18 St John Street Chambers ‘Richard is a top junior on the Northern Circuit. He is a great advocate, juries love his charm and humour, and judges immediately recognise his ability to deal with difficult situations with eloquence and realism.’