St Pauls Chambers

St Pauls Chambers is a leading set of criminal justice barristers, established in 1982 by ten founding members specialising in criminal and regulatory law. Over four decades, it has developed into a sophisticated multidisciplinary practice, offering high standards of representation, mediation, advice, and advocacy. Members have been involved in numerous high-profile cases, including terrorism convictions, financial crime sentencing, and serious offences such as murder and attempted murder. Recognised as “a very experienced criminal law chambers with significant talent at every level” (Legal 500, 2024), the set is known for its collaborative approach, where instructing one barrister provides access to the collective knowledge and experience of all members. Its clerking team offers professional and approachable support, ensuring clients are matched with appropriate counsel. Chambers promotes the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution where suitable, while also maintaining strong professional relationships with court centres to assist with case management. With modern technical support systems, clear service standards, and a commitment to accessibility, St Pauls Chambers delivers a responsive and client-focused service. Its members are also actively engaged in the wider community, contributing through part-time judicial roles, academic work, and voluntary service, including pro bono representation.

Areas of Expertise

• Civil
• Complex Crime
• Crime
• Family
• Financial & Corporate Crime
• Inquests & Inquiries
• Personal Injury
• Regulatory