Based in Plymouth, Devon Chambers is a ‘fantastic set’ well-known for providing quality representation in all areas of criminal law. Leader of the Western Circuit Joanna Martin KC is a ‘heavyweight silk’ with a strong reputation both for her defence and prosecution work. Recently she has acted for the defence in a murder case in which sentencing was complicated by the fact the individual convicted had already been convicted in absentia of other murders by the Serbian courts, and another murder case involved a defence of diminished responsibility founded on evidence of long-term coercive control and domestic abuse. Head of chambers Jason Beal is regularly instructed in cases involving allegations of serious sexual offences, serious violence, human trafficking, drug trafficking, and financial offending. Piers Norsworthy, a ’natural trial advocate‘, is known for his defence work, especially in acutely sensitive cases or in cases concerning defendants with mental health issues, as well as for his road traffic offences expertise.
Testimonials
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- 'Schannine Dobson has the respect of solicitors, listing officers and the bar alike. She has that good balance of pro-active and re-active clerking.'
- 'Rachael Duchnowski keeps the clerks room friendly.'