Martin Goudie KC
‘Martin is forensic in his attention to detail. No stone is left unturned and his brain is the size of a small planet.’
Crucible Chambers is seen by many as a ‘excellent chambers. Attributes include strength in depth’, with a number of silks and juniors both defending and prosecuting in cases. Clea Topolski KC is praised as ’a very skilled , determined and effective advocate’, often overseeing large, multi-headed cases involving joint enterprise for murder. Julia Flanagan represented a dentist who was acquitted on charges of nine sexual assaults against staff members.
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Testimonials
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- 'Crucible Chambers are a well run and respected set of Chambers with a number of well established practitioners .'
- 'Strong set throughout so good for returns.'
Lawyers
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.
2024 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.
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.
Libby Anderson
‘Attention to detail is second to none and her knowledge of the law. Really impressive advocate.'
Julia Flanagan
‘Julia is a force to be reckoned with. She is smart, hard-working, totally committed and hugely experienced.'
Claire Robinson
‘Claire is hard working, meticulous, excellent with clients and truly knowledgeable. She does not treat clients like another case but is personable and goes out of her way to make them feel as comfortable as possible in hard circumstances.'