Oliver Pateman

He is a member of the CPS General Crime panel at Grade 2. He has a busy practice in the Crown Court both prosecuting and defending, and is often instructed in cases involving violence, drugs and weapons as well as sexual and dishonesty offences.

Oliver is also instructed as one of a number of counsel by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis in relation to the Undercover Policing Inquiry, chaired by Sir John Mitting.

Chloe Hucker

Chloe has developed a practise prosecuting and defending in serious and complex cases before the Crown Court, with a particular interest in serious violence, drug related offences and fraud and financial crime. She takes a proactive approach to managing document-heavy cases and is able to quickly digest material in order to identify the key issues for her client. Chloe is personable and builds a good rapport with both defendants and professional clients. She has considerable experience in cases involving vulnerable defendants and complainants.

Natalya Segrove

Tax cases

Natalya has been instructed by HMRC as junior counsel or for discrete pieces of work in appeals relating to

  • deduction of input tax;
  • against the imposition of a Personal Liability Notice; and
  • against a penalty imposed under VATA 1994.

 

Josh Normanton

He appears regularly in high profile, sensitive and complex criminal cases nationwide.

He acts both for defendants and the prosecution in cases involving serious fraud, violence and sexual conduct. He has been described as “meticulously prepared” and an advocate that “no opponent should underestimate”.

Michael Attenborough

He has successfully represented defendants facing a wide variety of allegations including armed robbery, fraud, GBH and sexual assault.  He is approachable with clients and tenacious in securing the best possible outcome for them.  He is trained and experienced in handling vulnerable witnesses and has been commended for his careful and sensitive approach to cross-examining a young witness through an intermediary.

Charlene Sumnall

She is known for her attention to detail, incisive cross examination and engaging style of advocacy. She is able to out both defendants and witnesses at ease allowing them to give their best evidence.