2 Bedford Row

"Boasting an immensely high quality of barristers across the board, 2 Bedford Row is indubitably one of the best criminal sets in the country. The impressive breadth of practitioner expertise it offers allows it to work on some of the most high-profile cases around. As an indication of its standing, it has in recent years attracted to its ranks some of the more promising barristers from rival sets. They are attracted not only by the set's rude health but also by the presence of John Grimmer, one of the most respected and long-serving clerks, who enjoys a matchless reputation amongst his contemporaries."            Chambers and Partners 2010

Chambers enjoys an unrivalled reputation for providing advice and representation in criminal trials. Recognised for its depth of ability at all levels, 2 Bedford Row's service is highly specialised providing insightful advice to those accused of criminal offences together with outstanding advocacy at a criminal trial.  Each member of  the team strives to ensure that the client is provided with the best possible service. 

Members of Chambers bring an extraordinary breadth of experience to each case, and tailor that knowledge to the needs and demands of each client. Particular attention is paid when defending to:

• identifying appropriate defences and preparing legal arguments;
• ensuring compliance with the prosecution's duty of disclosure;
• first-class court room advocacy; and
• taking all steps necessary to ensure that the client's best interests are maximised.

Members have been instructed on behalf of both the prosecution and the defence in the following kinds of cases:

• Drugs trafficking
• Money Laundering
• People Trafficking
• Murder and Manslaughter
• Kidnap
• Serious Fraud
• Robbery
• Serious Assaults
• Organised Crime, including blackmail, bribery and corruption
• Crimes with an international dimension

Members of Chambers have been instructed in most of the leading and celebrated criminal trials of the last decade including: The Rachel Nickell murder, The Stephen Laurence murder, The Greenwich Dome Robbery, The Brixton Nail Bomber, The Kenneth Noye murder trial.