Crime

4BB Chambers has significant expertise in the prosecution and defence of crime at all levels of the criminal justice system, from the Magistrates’ Courts, Youth Courts and Crown Courts up to the appellate tier: the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.  Barristers advise across the spectrum of criminal offences, from low level offences to the most serious crimes such as murder and manslaughter, terrorism, human trafficking, sexual offences, serious and organised crime including international large-scale drug trafficking, armed robbery and kidnapping.

Within our ranks are former criminal solicitors and public prosecutors at the prosecuting agencies who bring an insider perspective when advising clients. We also have an intricate knowledge of police procedures as well as each court’s processes. Whether acting for the prosecution or defence, our barristers work hard to formulate and effect a winning case strategy, never losing sight of the human implications for participants in the criminal justice process.

Enabled by technology, members can efficiently marshal even the most complex and voluminous of briefs, supporting lay clients and instructing solicitors with honest, clear advice from the inception of the case. If the matter proceeds to court, we present compelling arguments which reduce even the most complex issues into clear terms that resonate with the judge and jury.

Many of our members have years of experience, honing incisive cross-examination skills and persuasive oral advocacy.  We are experts in core case considerations such as the obtaining and use of evidence, and navigating the disclosure rules, taking into account their interface with public interest considerations.