“Home to some of the most cogent, eloquent and outstandingly prepared advocates”
– Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2007-7

Introduction

18 Red Lion Court is a leading set of chambers specialising in the practice of criminal law.  It includes 18 silks and 62 juniors.

The Head of Chambers, David Etherington QC, is widely recognised as a leading advocate in general crime and criminal fraud.  He is also Chair of the Bar Council Professional Practice Committee. 

Based in the South Eastern Circuit (with an annexe in Chelmsford serving East Anglia), members of Chambers practice nationwide.

Particular expertise includes: white collar crime, serious fraud, revenue offences, regulatory offences, customs and excise, VAT, money laundering and the proceeds of crime legislation.

In addition, our practice embraces all other fields of criminal law, including offences of murder, terrorism, drug trafficking, robbery, sexual offences, corporate manslaughter and offences of public disorder.

We are able to provide skilled representation in all courts from the magistrates’ court to the House of Lords.  This includes the Divisional Court with cases of judicial review.

Members of chambers specialise in human rights litigation and death row cases, resulting in appearances in the ECHR, the Caribbean as well as the Privy Council.

We are able to provide expert representation in quasi criminal jurisdictions such as the GMC, the Coroners’ court and in all forms of judicial inquiry.

We are supported by an efficient and experienced clerking team, who are more than happy to discuss your requirements.  Please take the opportunity to telephone the Senior Clerk, Ken Darvill, or one of his team, on 020 7520 6000.

If you wish to discuss chambers’ services and facilities more generally, please contact the Chambers Administrator, Adam Key, on 020 7520 6111.