Congratulations to all members ranked and recognised in the Chambers and Partners Directory 2024 edition
Barristers at Farringdon Chambers have experience of serious crime cases, including those relating to homicide, firearms and drugs offences, among others. An example of the work undertaken by the set is R v Ahmed, concerning drug smuggling in prisons. One client comments that "the barristers are extremely hard-working, diligent and knowledgeable on both law and procedure."
Client service:
"Robert Archer heads a proactive team."
"The clerks have good communication skills and are reliable."
Crime
Ian Henderson KC is a criminal defence specialist who boasts a formidable repertoire of the most serious cases. His experience includes brutal murders (including those of children) as well as cases involving allegations of rape and conspiracy to supply drugs.
"He has a great manner and is a barrister who is very assured and has sound judgement."
"Mr Henderson is a brilliant tactician and advocate."
Claire Davies KC Crime - London (Bar)
"She does a fabulous, fabulous job and is always able to adapt her style to suit the needs of the case."
"She knows her law and procedure and her client care is excellent."
Juniors Crime London (Bar)
Graham Arnold
"He produced very well thought out, well structured arguments."
Martin McCarthy
Martin McCarthy has an established defence practice across both crime and financial crime. He has experience of serious matters including those relating to people trafficking and terrorism. His cases regularly have cross-border elements.
"Assiduous and extremely organised, his preparation for a case is excellent. He has an unrivalled sense of which direction a case is going once it's underway."
"He has a very good forensic mind and the ability to dial it up or down in response to the mood of the courtroom."
"Martin is an astute tactician and a very good lawyer both in terms of his written and oral advocacy."
Molly Pinkus
"Molly is an excellent, hard-working and conscientious barrister.”
Christopher Whitehouse
"Christopher is a very thoughtful, thorough and persuasive advocate."
Financial Crime
Martin McCarthy
Martin McCarthy has an established defence practice across both crime and financial crime. He has experience of serious matters including those relating to people trafficking and terrorism. His cases regularly have cross-border elements.
"Assiduous and extremely organised, his preparation for a case is excellent. He has an unrivalled sense of which direction a case is going once it's underway."
"He has a very good forensic mind and the ability to dial it up or down in response to the mood of the courtroom."
"Martin is an astute tactician and a very good lawyer both in terms of his written and oral advocacy."
