Trusted Advocates for Defence and Prosecution

Hull’s Leading Criminal Law Team

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The Criminal Team, headed by Dale Brook, is well represented at all levels of practice and has been involved in many nationally publicised high-profile cases.

Meet the Team

Our criminal team is assisted with five Door tenant silks in Richard Wright KC (former Leader of Circuit), Mark McKone KC, Craig Hassall KC, Peter Moulson KC and Gillian Batts KC.

Our members are recognised in the latest edition of the Legal 500

Charlotte Baines – ‘Charlotte is a very talented member of the Bar. An efficient and incisive advocate with power and style in equal measure. Her judgement is exceptional. She is first-rate in both prosecuting and defending. Her cross-examination is very high-quality.‘

Ranked: Tier 2

Julia Baggs – ‘Julia has very sound judgement. If a point can be taken, she will take it. Very personable and fights her corner. An excellent advocate who is very empathetic with clients.‘

Ranked: Tier 3

Michele Stuart-Lofthouse – ‘Michele is an extremely approachable advocate, and she provides a high- quality level of client care. Very good in cross-examination.‘

Ranked: Tier 3

Chambers specialises in providing locally based representation working closely with solicitors in Hull and the surrounding area and with the Crown Prosecution Service.

“The strength and depth of our Criminal Team allows us to assist the local legal community with whatever they need, whether it is a first hearing in the Magistrates Court, or a complex hearing in the Court of Appeal Criminal Division”