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Stephen Wood KC

Head of Chambers - Call: 1991 | Silk: 2020


Stephen Wood KC

Qualifications: LL.B.(Hons)

 

Stephen Wood KC is renowned for his expertise in the prosecution and defence of cases involving homicide and organised crime.

Prior to his appointment to Silk in 2020, Stephen was widely acknowledged as being one of the foremost juniors on Circuit. He excels as a trial advocate and is a formidable cross-examiner.

Stephen possesses excellent judgment married with an acute tactical awareness for all stages of the prosecution process.

Stephen’s encyclopaedic knowledge of criminal law, the sentencing provisions and of the Criminal Procedure Rules is acknowledged by other legal professionals and the judiciary; one Judge remarking that Stephen was a “..walking talking Archbold”. Accordingly, Stephen acts in an advisory capacity pre-charge in cases involving prosecutions where there is a novel issue of law.

Stephen’s practice now encompasses all aspects of serious and organised crime and the most serious cases of sexual offending. Described by a High Court Judge as a “first rate prosecutor”, Stephen is dedicated and hard-working and instils great confidence in those who work with him.

Stephen also works with screenplay writers and directors on television and film productions depicting court scenes. He was with the director on set during filming of the Crown Court scenes in the acclaimed Channel 4 series ‘National Treasure’ and advised the writer and director of the Netflix Drama “I Came By”.

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Michelle Colborne KC

Call: 1993 | Silk: 2010


Michelle Colborne KC

LL.B (Hons), University of Wales

North Eastern Circuit

Gray’s Inn

 

Michelle was called to the Bar in 1993 and took Silk in 2010. Michelle is one of the leading criminal practitioners on the North Eastern Circuit for the prosecution and defence and has particular specialisms in homicide, baby death and serious sexual offences.

Michelle has a particular interest in representing vulnerable defendants and those charged with offences committed whilst mentally ill.


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