Chambers of Sarah Forshaw KC & Mark Heywood KC
More informationWith a ‘fantastic array of talent from top to bottom’ 5KBW has a strong reputation for its criminal law offering. Sarah Forshaw KC is an ’outstanding silk’ with considerable experience defending in serious sexual offences cases. Mark Heywood KC, ‘a master advocate at the height of his powers’, after prosecuting at first instance, successfully represented the CPS in an appeal against sentence in R v Stanciu, a case setting out further guidance on sentencing for homicides by arson. Jonathan Polnay KC is regularly involved in high-profile cases and recently prosecuted the man charged with the killing of MP Sir David Amess. Jonathan Higgs KC prosecuted a teenager who killed another teenager in a robbery over a mobile phone in a park in Tottenham. Charlotte Newell KC and Frederick Hookway successfully prosecuted a boy, who was fourteen at the time of the offence, for the murder of twelve-year-old Ava White, who was stabbed to death in a row over a Snapchat video - reportedly the youngest victim of knife violence in England and Wales since Damilola Taylor.
Testimonials
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- 'Lee Hughes-Gage and Matt Harper run an efficient business.'
- 'Lee Hughes-Gage and Matt Harper are among the best in the industry, they go above and beyond. They are totally trustworthy and are always trying to make life easier.'
- '5KBW is a very good set.'
- '5KBW has a fantastic array of talent from top to bottom. They all come prepared and are ready to get the right result for clients.'
- '5KBW is a trusted set that never fails to impress.'
- 'The clerks' room excels in case management, effectively coordinating schedules, liaising with courts, and handling administrative tasks to ensure the smooth progression of cases. Their attention to detail and organisational skills contribute significantly to the overall efficiency and success of the set.'