Westgate Chambers

Deputy Head of Chambers, Head of Crime

Andrew Stephens is a specialist criminal law barrister with a thriving practice.

By choice, Andrew acts solely for the defence and is regularly instructed in serious matters as well as those needing that bit of extra care as Andrew is adept at dealing with people with vulnerabilities, whether they are lay clients or witnesses. In fact, the way Andrew works with his professional and lay clients, with juries and with judges is perhaps his greatest asset.

Andrew is also well known and highly regarded for his eloquence in court and his ability to achieve the best possible outcome in cases many thought impossible. It is not surprising, therefore, that

Andrew gets what every barrister strives for, regular and repeat instructions by solicitors.

Andrew Stephens has extensive experience in cases of organised crime, serious violence, serious drug matters, serious sexual offences, fraud & money laundering.

Notable cases:

R v JK (& Ors.): Five-week trial as part of a national investigation into Money Laundering. Mr. Stephens is now instructed on a second multi-handed trial as part of the same Operation. R v JJ (& Another): Two-week trial. Two-handed stranger rapes. R v JA (& Ors.): Six-week trial. Multi-handed campaign of Sexual Offences, Child Cruelty and Perverting the Course of Justice. R v DB (& Ors.): Four-week trial. Conspiracy to Rob (with firearms) associated to ‘Acid Attacks’ which left two Complainants blinded. R v TK: Three-week trial. Multi Complainant campaign of rapes and other serious abuse committed over a seven-year period. The Complainants and TK were of a cultural background where ‘Honour’ was paramount.

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