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The members of Deans Court Chambers handle both prosecution and defence work. Head of chambers Michael Hayton KC has notable expertise in gang-related murders, as well as murders committed for a reward. Iain Simkin KC made silk in the 2023 round. Virginia Hayton is called upon to handle murder and historic sexual abuse cases with particular expertise in handling young and vulnerable witnesses – she prosecuted two men who entered guilty pleas to leaving a hand grenade on the doorstep of a house in Bury. Joseph Hart predominately acts for the defence in financial crime cases, as well as cases involving sexual offences.
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- 'Great service from the clerks. Peter Kelly is particularly helpful.'
- 'The clerks at Deans Court Chambers are extremely professional and efficient. Peter Kelly in particular has gone the extra mile to ensure chambers provides solicitors with a first-rate service.'
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