5 St Andrews Hill is widely praised as an excellent set, ‘housing some very skilled juniors and silks.’ Christopher May, with recent instructions in relation to sexual offences, drugs, and firearms offences, is a notable name for prosecution work, while Mark Cotter KC, with considerable experience defending in homicide, sexual offences, and organised crime cases, is particularly active on the defence side. Kevin Dent KC, a ’legally highly technical and tactically adept’ practitioner, recently prosecuted in a high-profile case involving the murder and dismemberment by two abattoir workers of their co-worker and a stranger.
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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.
2‘Mark has a great presence in court. He is a natural jury advocate and he is great with judges. He is highly respected by other practitioners and has a straightforward manner of presenting complex and sensitive issues. He is a clever and thoughtful strategist and clients really warm to his confident and caring manner.'
3Leading 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.
2‘Jose is very charming, highly engaging and extremely knowledgeable. He is one of those rare barristers who can engage with juries in a highly personable way.'
3‘John is particularly good on his feet. He is a confident and persuasive advocate, provides clear advice in writing and in conference and he quickly captures the confidence of the client. John has particular expertise in dealing with complex road traffic matters.'
3‘John has a good courtroom manner and approaches issues with sensitivity.'
4‘Dominic is meticulous, on the ball and even handed. He brings vast experience and judgment to the table as well as crisp advocacy.'
4‘Francesca is fabulously intelligent in the law, clever in tactics and a deeply persuasive advocate.'
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.
2‘Jose is very charming, highly engaging and extremely knowledgeable. He is one of those rare barristers who can engage with juries in a highly personable way.'
3‘John is particularly good on his feet. He is a confident and persuasive advocate, provides clear advice in writing and in conference and he quickly captures the confidence of the client. John has particular expertise in dealing with complex road traffic matters.'
3‘John has a good courtroom manner and approaches issues with sensitivity.'
4‘Dominic is meticulous, on the ball and even handed. He brings vast experience and judgment to the table as well as crisp advocacy.'
4‘Francesca is fabulously intelligent in the law, clever in tactics and a deeply persuasive advocate.'
