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.
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Leading Silks
KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.
‘Adrian's advocacy is absolutely pitch perfect. Judges and juries alike take note when he's on his feet. He is a master of detail and quickly commands the confidence of professional and lay client.’
‘Bright and good with clients. Hugely experienced, and is also able to bring the perspective of prosecuting to this area.’
‘He is clearly a very able and intelligent barrister who commands real confidence with clients.’
‘Paul is an exceptional advocate, and his written submissions are faultless. He is a powerful presence in court, demanding the attention of all.’
2023 Silks
‘Intelligent, calm, authoritative and effective. Strategic, thoughtful and easy to work with. A great lawyer with real gravitas – fully deserving of his silk appointment.’
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
‘A superstar white collar fraud junior: Insightful, committed, hard-working, a deep strategic thinker and a delight to work with. Can't praise her enough.’
‘Tom is simply fantastic at getting on top of and handling voluminous and immensely complex material.’
‘Jason is superb. He has all the best attributes of a barrister and is client-friendly. He is the go-to barrister for regulatory investigation work which crosses into the criminal sphere.’
Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
‘A superstar white collar fraud junior: Insightful, committed, hard-working, a deep strategic thinker and a delight to work with. Can't praise her enough.’
‘Tom is simply fantastic at getting on top of and handling voluminous and immensely complex material.’
‘Jason is superb. He has all the best attributes of a barrister and is client-friendly. He is the go-to barrister for regulatory investigation work which crosses into the criminal sphere.’