Criminal Defence Barristers
Leading Criminal Defence Chambers
Libertas Chambers brings together some of the country’s leading criminal defence specialists, working in London, nationally, and internationally.
Our team of accomplished barristers, including renowned King’s Counsel and exceptional juniors, is dedicated to providing unparalleled representation at every level of the criminal justice system.
From the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court or the Magistrates’ Courts to the Crown Court, Libertas Chambers is committed to delivering quality and strategic legal advice.
Why Choose Libertas Chambers’ Criminal Defence Barristers?
Choosing Libertas Chambers means benefiting from our team of leading criminal defence specialists, with a proven track record in handling high-profile cases.
Our commitment to excellence is evident in our involvement in landmark cases such as R v Jogee [2016] UKSC 8, and R v Lewis [2017] EWCA Crim 1734.
Our barristers bring their wealth of experience to the table, providing expert legal advice and a steadfast dedication to you and your proceedings.
Libertas Chambers accepts instructions in both publicly and privately funded work. Our barristers provide specialist and strategic advice at all stages of a criminal case, from pre-charge investigation through to trial and appeal. Our team delivers quality representation at every stage of criminal proceedings.
Choosing Libertas Chambers means entrusting your case to skilful legal professionals who set the standard for excellence in criminal defence practice, ensuring that your rights and interests are safeguarded with the utmost determination and diligence
Our Criminal Defence Barristers’ Expertise
Libertas Chambers takes pride in the diverse experience and expertise of its barristers, who are regularly instructed in key areas of criminal defence practice.
Our areas of specialisation include, but are not limited to:
- Appellate
- Homicide
- Corporate manslaughter
- Terrorism
- Drug trafficking
- Serious and organised crime, including corruption and bribery
- International crime
- Human trafficking
- Modern Slavery
- Fraud
- Cyber crime
- Robbery
- Serious assaults
- Kidnaping
- Serious sexual offences
- Environmental health offences
- Trading standards prosecutions
- RSPCA prosecutions
Our criminal defence barristers also provide select expert advice to external authorities.
They are actively involved in delivering training and lectures on current legal topics to fellow members of the legal profession, experts, and individuals within the broader criminal justice system (and beyond).
Contact Libertas Chambers’ Criminal Defence Barristers
Libertas Chambers’ experienced criminal defence barristers are here to help if you require expert legal representation in any criminal matter.
Our team of leading specialists is committed to providing strategic and high-quality advocacy at every stage of the criminal justice process.
Contact us today to discuss your case with a skilled criminal defence barrister.
You can call 020 7036 0200 or complete the form on our contact page.
Criminal Defence Barrister FAQs
Why do I need a criminal defence barrister?
Engaging a Libertas Chambers criminal barrister ensures that you have a dedicated legal professional with extensive expertise in criminal defence. Our barristers navigate the complexities of the legal system, providing strategic counsel and robust representation at all stages of your case.
What are the main differences between a criminal barrister and a solicitor?
While solicitors predominantly handle legal matters outside the courtroom, criminal barristers specialise in advocacy in the court room – working together they prepare and present a case to the court. At Libertas Chambers, our barristers bring a wealth of experience in the intricacies of criminal law, offering specialised expertise and advocacy skills crucial for a robust defence.
What is the process of instructing a criminal defence barrister?
Instructing a criminal barrister at Libertas Chambers is designed to be accessible, efficient, and tailored to your legal needs.
You can instruct any of our criminal defence barristers through your existing solicitor.
You can also directly engage some of our experienced barristers through the Public Access Scheme. This scheme allows individuals and organisations to instruct a barrister directly without the need for a solicitor.
To initiate the process, you can begin by contacting our experienced clerks, who are adept at guiding clients through the seamless procedure of instructing a Libertas barrister. Our clerks will discuss the details of your case, ensuring that it aligns with the expertise of the most suitable barrister within our chambers. This direct engagement allows for clear communication and a personalised approach to address your legal concerns.
Upon confirmation of instruction, your chosen barrister will carefully review the details of your case, providing expert legal advice, strategic planning, and robust representation. Libertas Chambers is committed to delivering exceptional service at every stage of the criminal justice process. The process of instructing a barrister through the Public Access Scheme exemplifies our dedication to accessibility, expertise, and client-focused representation.