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.

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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