Crime

The Six Pump Court Criminal Law Team has universally recognised and long-established excellence at all levels in all aspects of advisory and advocacy work within the broad context of criminal practice. As a leading set in this area, its members are regularly instructed both to prosecute and defend, a feature ensuring a balanced, informed and incisive approach.

Areas with which our criminal law barristers are particularly associated include homicide, complex fraud and serious sexual offences, together with regulatory, inquest, disciplinary and other tribunal work, and the more varied assistance often required by private clients.

The Criminal Law Team was established and took deep and proud root almost one hundred years ago in Kent and Sussex where it established a reputation second to none and from which emerged eminent Silks, Circuit, High Court and Court of Appeal Judges. The reputation and practice of the criminal law barristers in the Team has now expanded throughout England and Wales, and offshore. With 4 King’s Counsel and 22 highly rated Juniors, the Team offers the depth and breadth of experience that ensures efficient, imaginative and robust representation in any case, irrespective of gravity or complexity. Furthermore, as an integral part of a true ‘mixed set’, the Team has a proven track record beyond mainstream crime dating back many decades, something of particular relevance in the context of quasi-criminal/criminal-civil litigation, advice and representation.

Our Criminal Law Barristers are also members of other Teams within Chambers and operate in the narrower fields of Environmental, Health and Safety and Regulatory prosecutions by the CPS and other agencies. Senior Members of the Team act in the most sensitive of cases and are often brought in to lead in the Court of Appeal.

Our Criminal Law Barristers are expertly managed by a dedicated Clerks’ Room which insists in each case that the client’s expectations are understood and advanced. The Clerks have built up ‘second to none relationships’ with the list offices at the many court centres where members of the Team appear and are well positioned to overcome listing difficulties should they arise.

Criminal Law Barristers at Six Pump Court accept publicly or privately funded and direct access work.

"Six Pump Court has an ‘extremely experienced and skilled criminal team’ that is ‘versatile and prosecute and defend in the most serious cases’."

"A fantastic set, offering a first-rate service across the sphere of serious crime, particularly in the South East."
― Legal 500 [2023] - Leading Set (Crime)

"Six Pump Court is ‘an excellent set’ with a notable presence in Kent, where members of the team prosecute and defend in a range of high-profile criminal cases"
― Legal 500 [2022] – Leading Set (Crime)

"A popular set with an impressive profile in Kent and a strong bench of silks and juniors. Its barristers regularly prosecute and defend a range of serious criminal cases, including murders, drug conspiracies and sexual assault. They win praise from interviewees for their advocacy skills as well as their client care."
― Chambers UK Bar Guide [2021] – Leading Set (Crime)

"…a strong practice across the full spectrum of criminal law, and is particularly well recognised for its expertise in homicide and sexual offence cases. Its team of highly qualified silks and juniors are experienced in both prosecution and defence work and also regularly take on major cases relating to drug trafficking, fraud and animal cruelty. The set wins high praise overall from instructing solicitors, with one remarking: “The quality of the advocacy is very high, but their client manner is also excellent and the clerks will go out of their way to help you if they can."
― Chambers UK Bar Guide

10th April 2026

Richard Barraclough KC and Peter Alcock Acting in Murder Trial at Worcester Crown Court

Richard Barraclough KC, leading Peter Alcock acted for the prosecution in a murder trial at Worcester Crown Court, which concluded yesterday with the jury...

26th March 2026

Tom Dunn secures convictions in legally complicated driving fatality case following an 8 day trial at Maidstone Crown Court.

The principal allegation was one of causing death by careless driving arising out of a fatal collision on Church Road in Cliffe, in December...

24th March 2026

John FitzGerald Appointed King’s Counsel

Six Pump Court is pleased to announce that John FitzGerald has been appointed King’s Counsel, following the Silks appointments announced by the Lord Chancellor...

17th March 2026

Danny Moore KC leading Emin Kandola Commence Three Week Terrorism Trial

Danny Moore KC leading Emin Kandola defend in three-week terrorism trial. The prosecution allege six counts relating to terrorism namely dissemination of terrorist publications,...

26th February 2026

No case to answer in murder trial defended by Danny Moore KC and Emin Kandola

On the first day of trial at Maidstone Crown Court listed to begin on 24 February 2026, the prosecution accepted that there was no...

18th February 2026

Isle of Sheppey Murder Trial Concludes

The trial of three youth defendants charged with the murder of a 49 year old man in Leysdown on the Isle of Sheppey in August...

23rd January 2026

John FitzGerald appointed King’s Counsel

Six Pump court chambers are delighted to announce that John FitzGerald will be appointed King’s Counsel in the Silks appointments announced by the Lord...

19th January 2026

Danny Moore KC, leading Kieran Brand, begin defence of child defendant in Isle of Sheppey Murder Trial

Danny Moore KC and Kieran Brand have begun representing a 16-year-old defendant in his trial for the murder of a 49 year old man...

24th December 2025

Tom Worden Joins Six Pump Court

6 Pump Court would like to welcome Tom Worden who joins us on the 5/1/2026 from 187 chambers. Tom specialises in Crime, defending and...

10th December 2025

Jemima Lovatt and Ethan Dighton secures unanimous acquittals.

Jemima Lovatt, for the First Defendant, and Ethan Dighton, for the Second Defendant, secure unanimous acquittals following a 6-day ABH trial at Canterbury Crown...

5th December 2025

Ethan Dighton secures conviction in conspiracy to steal high value cars

The Defendant, GV, was accused of conspiring with others to steal over a dozen high-end Mercedes and BMW vehicles from across Kent during a...

25th November 2025

Alex Crichton-Miller Successfully Appeals Conviction for Indecent Exposure

The Appellant, PS, had been convicted of one count of indecent exposure by a District Judge in the Magistrates’ Court, and appealed to Maidstone...

12th November 2025

James Harrison secures acquittal of defendant of serious sexual offences

SD was charged with rape and assault by penetration against a former partner in addition to several offences of domestic violence, and controlling and...

10th November 2025

Financial Crime & Regulatory Specialist and Former Paralegal at Hickman & Rose

Victoria Kaye, instructed by Bedfordshire Police, successfully applied to dismiss an appeal pursuant to s.297 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (“POCA”), securing...

5th November 2025

Jemima Lovatt secures acquittal on all counts in rape trial.

Jemima Lovatt, prosecuted by King’s Counsel, has secured the unanimous acquittal of a defendant who faced two charges of rape, two charges of assault...

29th October 2025

Emin Kandola, led by Rupert Bowers KC, defends in £1.4million jewellery heist trial

Emin Kandola, led by Rupert Bowers KC (Doughty Street Chambers), defend in a multi-handed £1.4 million jewellery heist trial at Woolwich Crown Court. The...

28th October 2025

In the recent High Court case of Re A (A Child) (Abduction from Pakistan) [2025] EWHC 2637 (Fam), Richard Barraclough KC and Rima Baruah acted on behalf of the father.

The case, heard by Mr Justice Harrison in July 2025, involved serious allegations of child abduction, domestic abuse and falsified evidence. The proceedings concerned...

24th October 2025

Ben Irwin Successful in Opposing Appeal Against Revocation of Firearm Certificates

Ben Irwin acted for the Chief Constable of Sussex police in a two day appeal against the revocation of firearm and shotgun certificates. The...

17th October 2025

Róisín Finnegan is successful in the Court of Appeal

Róisín Finnegan successfully resisted an application by the Attorney General for leave to refer a sentence to the Court of Appeal which he regarded...

15th October 2025