Apex Chambers is well known on the Wales and Chester Circuit for its criminal law expertise. Jonathan Elystan Rees KC represented a former leader of a Kosovo Liberation Army veterans association leader, who was prosecuted for statements during press conferences identifying anonymous witnesses - his initial sentence was reduced on appeal. Lee Reynolds represented Swansea City Council in prosecuting a cinema for breaching COVID-19 regulations by screening a film produced by the son of David Icke, not complying with Welsh Government regulations concerning COVID vaccination passes. Nicholas Gedge represented a woman who avoided immediate custody after being convicted of preventing a lawful burial, after organising a secret pagan funeral for her father.

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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.

Jonathan Elystan Rees

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.