Chambers and Partners 2021 Rankings
23 November 2020
We are pleased to announce that a number of members of Chambers have been ranked in Chambers and Partners 2021. Please see below individual rankings and also the Chambers and Partners website – 187 Chambers, Crime, UK Bar | Chambers
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- The clerks are “efficient and run a well-oiled set.” Senior clerk John Pyne is praised for his smooth running of affairs.
- CRIME – Silks – Band 5
- FINANCIAL CRIME – Band 3
- Strengths: “An exceptional cross-examiner with decades of experience under his belt, who has a full understanding of the way the law has developed over the years.”
- CRIME – Silks – Band 3
- Strengths: “Relentless and doesn’t let anything push him off course even if things aren’t going his way.”
- CRIME – Silks – Band 2
- FINANCIAL CRIME – Band 1
- A highly regarded silk with capabilities as both prosecution and defence counsel. He handles the most grave and complex cases, including multi-handed murders, robberies and sexual offences. Mayo is also commended for his additional expertise in serious financial crime matters.
- Strengths: “Offers high-level strategic and tactical advice.” “He has an eye for detail, and his preparation of a case is second to none. It also helps that he has amazing IT skills.”
- Recent work: Prosecuted a baby-shaking case in which the defendant was accused of murdering his eight week old son. This matter involved a significant volume of complex expert medical evidence.
- CRIME – Silks – Band 5
- Strengths: “Very charming and persuasive in front of a jury.”
- CRIME – Silks – Band 6
- Strengths: “A confident advocate who effectively drives the case forward. He is very tenacious.”
- FINANCIAL CRIME: PRIVATE PROSECUTIONS – Spotlight Table
- CRIME – Silks – Band 6
- Routinely defends drugs, murder and gang-related cases, some of which involve multiple defendants.
- Strengths: “A fierce fighter and a hard cross-examiner.”
- Recent work: Represented a defendant in a drugs-related attempted murder by shooting case. The murder occurred in the wider context of a dispute between rival gangs.
- CRIME – Junior – Band 6
- Strengths: “An impressive advocate with a keen eye for the minutiae of a case, who is very tech-savvy, so good for cases with reams of information.”
- FINANCIAL CRIME: PRIVATE PROSECUTIONS – Spotlight Table
- CRIME – Junior – Band 6
- Strengths: “Comprehensive and conscientious, she prepares well and gets on top of matters quickly.”
- CRIME – Junior – Band 6
- Strengths: “Professional and diligent,” “he is incredibly bright and dedicated.”