Crime
Criminal
Broadway House Chambers' criminal practice houses a 'good, deep roster of experienced and capable counsel; prosecuting and defending serious sexual offences is a particular strength at all levels of call. (Legal 500 2022)
Our Criminal Team offers excellence in advocacy and provides experienced and skilled representation at every level. Our members continue to appear in high-profile cases on a national level whether it be the Magistrates’ Court, Youth Court, Crown Court or Court of Appeal.
The Team consists of 4 KCs and 29 juniors of every level of seniority, and as such Broadway House barristers are well equipped to deal with all types of criminal cases. The Criminal Team is proud of its reputation as an integral part of a Chambers that is able to offer a first class service to both professional and lay clients and to provide advocacy and advisory services of the highest calibre. We have advocates highly recommended in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for criminal work and one of the Team’s key strengths lies in the breadth and depth of experience of its members.
Members of Chambers prosecute for the Crown Prosecution Service and are accredited at all grades, including Specialist Rape prosecutors and the Complex Casework Unit. The Team prosecute and defend on both privately funded and on a legal aid basis.
Our members offer a wealth of experience in the following areas but are not limited to:
Murder, Attempted Murder & Manslaughter
Serious Sexual Offences (including historic sexual abuse)
Organised Crime
Terrorism
Violent Crime
Kidnapping
Theft/Robbery/Burglary
Arson
False imprisonment
Firearms and other weapon offences
Serious organised crime
Driving offices
Perverting the course of justice
Fraud
Coercive or Controlling Behaviour
Modern Slavery
Stalking/Harassment
Possession/Supply of Drugs
Revenue Offences and Money Laundering
Disciplinary Tribunals
Mental Health Tribunals
Prison law and Parole
Actions involving the Police and the Police Federation
Health and Safety Law
Environmental Law
“Broadway House is a highly regarded set on the North Eastern Circuit and is regularly called upon to handle a wide range of criminal matters. Members are noted for their expertise in serious criminal cases relating to homicides, sexual offences and organised crime, and have experience acting for both the prosecution and the defence. The set also houses considerable strength in regulatory crime and money laundering matters” (Chambers and Partners, 2022)
Criminal Team
For further information about any of our members or to enquire as to availability please visit the individual members’ profiles and/or speak to our dedicated Criminal Clerking Team by emailing clerks@broadwayhouse.co.uk / clerks@broadwayhouse.co.uk.cjsm.net
