Fenn Van den Brande
YEAR OF CALL 2022
Fenn Van den Brande was taken on as a tenant in October 2025 following the successful completion of his pupillage. He accepts instructions to prosecute and defend in all areas of criminal law and is available for hearings in both the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.
Fenn observed a wide range of serious and challenging criminal cases during pupillage and has already built his own busy practice as a confident and capable junior advocate. He has been involved in several complex interlocutory matters concerning serious violence, weapons and the importation and supply of drugs. Fenn is Grade 1 on the CPS Advocate Panel.
Fenn is developing his skills across all areas of Chambers’ criminal work and is noted for his preparation, analytical ability and courtroom presence. His measured style of advocacy and personable approach makes him popular with professional and lay clients alike. He brings with him varied experience gained from a background in politics and as a paralegal in a leading criminal defence firm.
MEMBERSHIPS
CPS Advocate Panel, Level 1
AG’s Junior Junior Panel
Lincoln’s Inn
PRIZES / AWARDS
Lord Denning Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn
Sibel Dedezade Pro Bono Award, City Law School
EDUCATION
Bar Vocational Studies (Distinction), City Law School
Graduate Diploma in Law (Commendation), City Law School
MSc Public Policy (Distinction), UCL
BA (Hons) Politics with International Relations, University of York