The modern murder, in its many shapes and forms, presents the advocate with formidable challenges, requiring a grasp of medical, scientific and technical evidence, derived from an ever increasing range of disciplines and specialisms, and a subtle understanding of the psychology of the modern jury.
Our silks, two of whom are former senior treasury counsel, and specialist juniors have a length of experience both as prosecutors and defenders which, in the case of Michael Corkery QC, stretches back to the days of the gallows but which incorporates almost every form of 21st century homicide, including gangland executions, domestic killings, infanticide and corporate and medical profession manslaughters.
We are proud of our longstanding reputation in this field, which we expect to sustain in the coming decade.