David specialises in all areas of criminal law, both prosecution and defence, with significant experience of Crown Court and appellate advocacy involving serious and complex cases.
David has an approachable manner and is well liked by clients. He takes pride in thorough preparation and is prompt at communicating outcomes and advice.
Before joining 1MCB Chambers in April 2016, David worked for a number of years as an in-house advocate at a busy criminal law firm where he was a criminal litigation supervisor, head of the in-house advocacy department and duty solicitor.
Bernadette’s practice focuses on immigration, asylum, and public law challenges. She has been involved in numerous complex and long-running cases. She accepts direct access instructions and is committed to representing publicly funded clients. She regularly delivers training.
She also has experience in criminal law, family law, housing law, regulatory law and international law.
Before coming to the bar, Bernadette volunteered in immigration and housing for two and a half years at Lambeth Law Centre. She also provided outreach immigration advice to a domestic violence charity and volunteered as a restorative justice panel leader.
She is a trustee of Evolve – Foundation for International Legal Assistance and has been involved in its ongoing work, preparing written submissions for criminal appeals and re-sentencing in Uganda.
Bernadette has been ranked as a leading junior in the Legal 500 for the last four years, most recently in Tier 1: “She … is a first point of call for cases involving vulnerable clients”.
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.
