Janette is a highly experienced practitioner who has always been passionate about family law.
Solicitors and clients regularly comment that she has a friendly and personable approach and provides clients with a professional and sympathetic service, while also being tenacious when necessary.
Her considerable experience provides valuable reassurance to clients, which is based on realistic advice founded on many years of being able to anticipate judicial determinations.
Jeffrey practises exclusively as a defence advocate in the Crown Court, principally on the South Eastern Circuit.
He practises in all areas of criminal law and has a particular expertise in serious assaults, sex offences, drug trafficking, proceeds of crime and fraud cases.
Jeffrey was called to the Bar in 1975 and is a member of Inner Temple. He has practised solely as a defence barrister for over 40 years. He currently holds a part-time judicial appointment as a Recorder. Jeffrey is a certified pupil supervisor.
His significant cases include representing the Commission for Racial Equality in the Stephen Lawrence Enquiry.
John Benson KC is a multi-disciplinary Silk with expertise and extensive experience in serious crime and civil litigation (mainly clinical negligence and personal injury). He has particular expertise in the cross-examination of expert witnesses. He sits as a Recorder of the Crown Court and County Courts and is ticketed to sit on serious sex offences.
John is also a member of Atlantic Chambers in Liverpool.
Shashi was called to the Bar in 1995 by Lincoln’s Inn and has dedicated his practice to human rights, public and administrative law and civil liberties. He has built a considerable reputation experience in these areas. He has been described as very approachable and thorough in his preparation and attention to detail and, importantly, tactically aware.
He has particular interests in immigration and mental health related issues, appearing regularly in the High Court and Court of Appeal, and is committed to publicly funded work.
With a predominantly science background, Shashi read law at Queen Mary’s College, before completing the Bar Vocational Course.
Shashi is accredited to accept instructions directly from members of the public, through the Bar Council’s Public Access Scheme.
