Chambers of Sally O’Neill and Michael Holland KC
More informationFurnival Chambers is increasingly recognised as an ‘excellent set with a large number of highly-rated barristers from pupils to silks’. Oliver Blunt KC acted for the defendant in a high-profile murder trial concerning the killing by a young man of an off-duty PCSO whilst she walked her dog in the woods. In one of her first murder trials after having taken silk, Rhiannon Crimmins KC acted for one defendant who was acquitted of murder charges in a case concerning joint enterprise shooting, this defendant claimed to have acted as ‘spotter’ without knowledge of the imminent shooting and in a subordinate role within the offending OCG. Nicola Shannon KC took silk in March 2023. Alexia Power was appointed a Circuit Judge in November 2023.
Testimonials
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- 'Steve Ball is a top clerk.'
- 'Steve Ball is an absolute star.'
- 'Chris Baptiste is excellent.'
- 'The clerks are always extremely helpful and Steve is brilliant. He always manages to move things around to ensure consistency for clients.'
- 'Furnival Chambers is known for quality advocates up and down the board.'
- 'Furnival has enjoyed a period of growth as a set - attracting counsel of superb quality. Recent silk appointments attest to this, but also bright and astute juniors able to operate above their call. A thorough and testing advocacy training scheme sets pupils up well to jump in and make an impression from the outset. Advocates are well-liked and well-respected.'
- 'Furnival has a number of exceptional advocates.'