TWO HARCOURT BUILDINGS AND ITS MEMBERS RANKED IN 2027 CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS
We are delighted to announce that 2 Harcourt Buildings and 8 members individually have been ranked in the Crime and Financial Crime categories within the 2027 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. The set's "great range of skilled advocates" 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 Charles, Pierre, Nguyen, Balogun, Francis, Guene and Kadio, a multi-handed murder trial concerning a gangland execution-style daytime shooting.
“Keith Poynter, the senior clerk, is a pleasure to work with.”
“Keith is a consummate professional; he is very switched on and quick to respond.”
“The clerks are superb at finding the right barrister to fit the bill.”
“2 Harcourt Buildings has outstanding clerking.”
“Keith Poynter and his clerking team are top tier.”
Individually Ranked Barristers London (Bar):
CRIME
“Jane is a formidable prosecutor and is truly excellent.”
“Jane is very professional and has a lovely manner in court.”
“Jane is a fabulously talented advocate with real flair.”
“Jane has a good ability to think on her feet and has the respect of the court.”
“Jane is totally down to earth and really easy to work with.”
“James is a first-class KC with a lovely calm manner.”
“James Dawes is a charming, hard-working and popular silk.”
“James is a very smooth and sophisticated silk.”
“James is a good lawyer, a good advocate and someone who doesn't take prisoners.”
“Paul is totally unflappable and has a huge capacity for work.”
“Paul is a very skilful and effective silk.”
“Paul can pick a case up at the last minute and master all the papers very fast indeed - that is his real skill.”
“Paul smashes cases down, devours the rubble and moves on.”
“Paul is the nearest thing to a superstar I've worked with at the Bar.”
“Dominic is an excellent junior likely to go all the way.”
“Dominic is a very able and impressive advocate.”
“Dominic is diligent, skilled and very good at presenting this to the court and jury.”
“Dominic is a superstar on both the prosecution and defence sides.”
“Dominic is an outstanding junior counsel, destined to be a KC. He is calm and logical, and an excellent and highly persuasive advocate.”
“Catherine is the full package, and I expect her to be in silk before too long.”
“Catherine offers amazing client care coupled with amazing advocacy.”
“Catherine is an incredible and hands-on barrister.”
“Catherine always has a unique approach to each case, which in itself requires skill.”
“Catherine is able to have a clear view on the case before discussing and narrowing down the relevant issues which need consideration.”
“Christopher is brilliant with clients, superb in court and someone who prepares everything very well.”
“Christopher is especially well-regarded in the sexual offences arena and any difficult sentencing exercises where you need to get the judge on board. He is the person we would consider for that.”
“Christopher is very good at putting clients at ease quickly.”
“Christopher's attention to detail was great.”
“Jenny is an obvious silk in waiting.”
“Jenny is a safe pair of hands for any case. She prepares incredibly well, offers superior client care and produces amazing results.”
“Jenny is one of the best.”
“Jenny Burgess is the real deal; she is bright, hardworking and someone who produces beautiful advocacy.”
“Sam is the first and often only port of call I turn to when I have a legal issue. If he can't help me, he knows someone who can. But if he really can't help me, I know that no one can. I would trust this man with my life.”
FINANCIAL CRIME
“Jane is a formidable prosecutor and is truly excellent.”
“Jane is very professional and has a lovely manner in court.”
“Jane is a fabulously talented advocate with real flair.”
“Jane has a good ability to think on her feet and has the respect of the court.”
“Jane is totally down to earth and really easy to work with.”
“Dominic is an excellent junior likely to go all the way.”
“Dominic is a very able and impressive advocate.”
“Dominic is diligent, skilled and very good at presenting this to the court and jury.”
“Dominic is a superstar on both the prosecution and defence sides.”
“Dominic is an outstanding junior counsel, destined to be a KC. He is calm and logical, and an excellent and highly persuasive advocate.”
We would like to thank those who took the time to act as referees for this process.