187 Chambers are delighted to have been recognised, once again, in the Legal 500 2024 rankings. Please see rankings below and via the Legal 500 website here.
SOUTH EASTERN CIRCUIT > CRIME (GENERAL AND FRAUD) TIER 2
Based in London with a significant presence across the South Eastern circuit, 187 Chambers is a ‘reliable set’ with a ‘good mix of experienced and young counsel’, active across the criminal law space. Richard Christie KC has considerable expertise in handling cases involving murder, large-scale conspiracies, and sexual offence cases and recently defended a teenager in a multi-handed attempted murder.
Leading Silks
Richard Christie KC
Ranked: Tier 1
“Richard is one of the finest barristers. His attention to detail is incredible, able to absorb huge amounts of material very quickly and produce a forensic analysis of it. He is very good at client care and able to explain the most complex of legal points in a way the lay client can understand.’
Leading Juniors
Matthew Bagnall
Ranked: Tier 2
Matthew has a thorough, careful and meticulous approach to case preparation. He provides understandable and realistic advice and is able to engage with clients.’
Peter Guest
Peter has a wonderful balance of personal warmth and dogged professional determination which appeals to all of his clients. His written opinions are always concise, and his courtroom manner has jurors spellbound.’
Christopher Kerr
Ranked: Tier 3
Emma Nash
Ranked: Tier 3
‘Emma is hardworking and dedicated. She thoroughly prepares her cases, and her legal knowledge is sound. She pays real attention to detail and is extremely good with vulnerable and anxious witnesses. In court, she is a natural advocate and a real force to be reckoned with.’
James Onalaja
Ranked: Tier 3
Neil FitzGibbon
Ranked: Tier 3
‘Neil is a great tactician, an excellent advocate and a cross-examiner. He has a very good technical understanding of complex cases and is especially good with individual clients in high-pressure situations.’
Donal Lawler
Ranked: Tier 3
Liam Edwards
Ranked: Tier 4
LONDON BAR > CRIME TIER 4
187 Chambers has a wide range of experienced counsel, including ‘a number of well respected and heavy-weight leading barristers’. Jason Bartfeld KC acted for one of the defendants in a case in which a father and son were found guilty of what was described as the vigilante murder of a thief, while Peter Guest was leading counsel for a principal defendant in a modern slavery trial involving over a dozen alleged victims, nine of whom giving evidence from the Czech Republic.
Leading Silks
Mozammel Hossain KC
Ranked: Tier 2
‘Mozammel is a magician. He charms and beguiles judges and witnesses and achieves outstanding results in consequence, but his real success lies in his courage. He is not afraid of taking big points and wins them because of his daring.’
Jason Bartfeld KC
Ranked: Tier 3
‘Jason is a formidable advocate of the old school. He is a real pugilist who cross-examines with devastating affect and with an effortless and consummate charm.’
Richard Christie KC
Ranked: Tier 3
‘Richard is one of the most determined advocates in the game. He leaves no stone unturned and his persistence cannot be stopped or thwarted. That dedication is matched by his work ethic. He is one of the few silks who reads all his used and unused material and then around the subject.’
Leading Juniors
Greg Unwin
Ranked: Tier 3
‘Greg has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law and he is absolutely on top of the facts of every case he is involved in. He is trusted and popular with clients, both professional and lay, and respected by judges and other advocates. His advocacy is very smooth and accomplished advocacy.’
Rebecca Lee
Ranked: Tier 3
Avirup Chaudhuri
Ranked: Tier 4
‘Avirup is totally charming even with the most challenging of lay clients. He is unflappable, determined and just good.’
Neil Fitzgibbon
Ranked: Tier 4
‘Neil is a wonderful criminal advocate, very personable and he brings that personality over in his advocacy.’
Daniel Kersh
Ranked: Tier 4
‘Daniel is a brilliant barrister who is meticulous in his case preparation. From the moment Daniel meets clients he instantly reassures them by treating them with dignity, respect and compassion. His ability to put clients at ease is matched by his forensic and cerebral approach to advocacy.’
Work Highlights
LONDON BAR > BUSINESS AND REGULATORY CRIME (INCLUDING GLOBAL INVESTIGATIONS)
Leading Silks
Gideon Cammerman KC
Ranked: Tier 2
‘Gideon is hard-working, client focused, practical and very user-friendly.’
LONDON BAR > FRAUD: CRIME
Leading Silks
Gideon Cammerman KC
Ranked: Tier 3
‘Gideon is hard working, client-focused and very user friendly. He is also very commercial in his approach to cases.’
Richard Christie KC
Ranked: Tier 3
‘Richard brings a wealth of experience to his cases. He gets to grips quickly with the issues in a case – however complex and serious. His attention to detail, diligent preparation and incisive cross-examination are his core strengths.’
Leading Juniors
Henry Hughes
Ranked: Tier 3
“Henry has a sharp eye for detail, is strategic in his approach to cases and provides refreshing analysis. He is able to deal with complex, fact-heavy financial cases and provide clear advice.”
Greg Unwin
Ranked: Tier 4
‘Greg has a meticulous and tactical approach to every case. His eye for detail means he often picks up issues in evidence others miss. He also has a calm and professional approach to every case.’
LONDON BAR > PROCEEDS OF CRIME (POCA) AND ASSET FORFEITURE
Leading Juniors
Anna Keighley
Ranked: Tier 3
‘Anna is knowledgeable, diligent, exceptionally hardworking with superb people skills. Anna provides good practical advice and direction.‘