TWO HARCOURT BUILDINGS AND ITS MEMBERS RANKED IN 2025 CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS
We are delighted to announce that 2 Harcourt Buildings and 7 members individually have been ranked in the Crime and Financial Crime categories within the 2025 edition of Chambers and Partners UK.
Crime – 2 Harcourt Buildings - Band 4 London (Bar)
‘2 Harcourt Buildings is a recognised set for general crime with members of chambers prosecuting and defending the full range of criminal cases. Barristers at the set frequently take instruction in serious proceedings, many of them involving homicide, terrorism, sexual offences, drugs and child abuse. Recent examples of work include R v Prajapati, regarding the alleged murder of an eleven week old baby by her parents.
"The set has brilliant clerks."
"Clerking wise, they're brilliant. In Keith Poynter, they have the senior clerk who every firm would want."’
Individually Ranked Barristers London (Bar):
CRIME
James Dawes KC "James is a prosecutor to the core. He's detailed and hardcore from beginning to end, but charming. You are in for a fight." [Band 5]
Paul Cavin KC " He is very smooth, calm and an excellent opponent. He exudes charm and has the forensic detail you would expect at the bar."
"Paul is very impressive." [Band 5]
Dominic Hockley "He has the confidence and good judgement to advise and act on the most complex matters. He is a highly effective advocate and has achieved outstanding results when instructed."
"Dominic is a class act. He is very bright, personable and down to earth. He grasps issues and turns work around very quickly and he is very experienced on his feet."
"His attention to detail is unmatched. He is extremely hard working and has complete control of court." [Band 3]
Catherine Donnelly "Catherine is an extremely capable barrister. She works extremely hard, has fabulous judgement and is brilliant with both the jury and the judge."
"She is an outstanding advocate with a proven track record of success in complex and high-profile cases. She has a practical approach and conducts her cases to an exceptional standard."
"Catherine is extremely helpful, with vast knowledge and is a great source of reference. She is extremely experienced in working with vulnerable defendants and is very compassionate." [Band 4]
Christopher Stimpson "He is really good with clients and gives excellent advice. He is confident, charming and a good advocate." [Band 5]
FINANCIAL CRIME
Jane Osborne KC "Jane is very well respected by judges and reads in properly, really going into the nitty gritty."
"Jane Osborne KC is very tactical in her approach." [Band 4]
Individually Ranked Barristers North Eastern (Bar):
CRIME
Julian Jones "Julian is fastidious." [Band 3]
We would like to thank those who took the time to act as referees for this process.