1The Bar - Regional Bar • North Eastern Circuit
New Park Court Chambers
New Park Court Chambers ‘is widely admired as a set with a good array of talent, including at the highest level’. In a prominent work highlight, Jason Pitter KC led Tom Storey KC for the prosecution in a case involving the death of 15-year-old Sebastian Kalinowski following extensive physical abuse at the hands of his mother and her partner; both were convicted of murder. In a separate matter, Alistair MacDonald KC led Eleanor Fry for the prosecution of a man who was convicted of the murder of his wife on their wedding night and disposing of her body in a suitcase. Simon Kealey KC, who heads up the practice, is well-versed in handling a broad range of serious criminal work, including serious sexual offences, fraud, murder and terrorism.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'A strong set.'
- 'Helpful set.'
- 'Great set, which always has counsel available at the required level.'
- 'Excellent clerks room - supportive and helpful.'
- 'Very personable clerking team.'
Silks
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.
1
1
1Hall of fameNew Park Court Chambers
‘Alistair is an excellent advocate and a devastating cross-examiner. He gets to grips quickly with complex medico-legal and other expert evidence, and is persuasive in court.’
1
2
3
32024 Silks
New Park Court Chambers
‘A straightforward prosecutor; he clearly and succinctly presents his evidence, showing a good command of his brief.’
Juniors
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.
2New Park Court Chambers
'An intellectually rigorous junior who is persuasive on her feet in court. She stands her ground with opponents and judges.'
2New Park Court Chambers
'Geraldine is an exceptionally good advocate. She has a superb court manner, and is always willing to fight hard for her client.'
3New Park Court Chambers
‘Chloe is a hard-working and well-prepared advocate. She is enthusiastic, determined and fearless.’
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.
2New Park Court Chambers
'An intellectually rigorous junior who is persuasive on her feet in court. She stands her ground with opponents and judges.'
2New Park Court Chambers
'Geraldine is an exceptionally good advocate. She has a superb court manner, and is always willing to fight hard for her client.'
3New Park Court Chambers
‘Chloe is a hard-working and well-prepared advocate. She is enthusiastic, determined and fearless.’