Karen has extensive experience in general common law practising in London and on circuit over the last 19 years. She practices in criminal, civil, and family law. She has regularly appeared in the Magistrates, Youth, Crown and County Courts literally across the Country, from Cardiff to Suffolk and from Leicester to Hove. She has also acquired a particular expertise in road traffic cases, including speed camera and drink driving. This experience transfers across to civil hearings concerning road traffic accidents in County Court disputes.

Karen has a wide and varied experience of Criminal matters including violence, sexual offences and fraud, including confiscation hearings. Karen has also dealt with hunt saboteur cases. Mental Health issues have been dealt with both before Mental Health tribunals and within Criminal cases. She recently received in house domestic violence training with CPS Dorset and has dealt with a considerable number of such cases over the years. She also has completed the Sexual Offences and Rape courses with the Bar Council over the last two years. She is a grade two Prosecutor for CPS and again has many years experience working for the CPS around the country in Crown and Magistrates Courts.

Terence deals with most aspects of employment law. He is pleased to advise prior to the issuing of dismissal notices or proceedings. He is pragmatic and commercially aware. Having worked in private practice prior to being called to the Bar he understands the needs of Solicitors and their clients. He has experience in the Employment Tribunals and the High and County Courts. He acts on behalf of both Respondents and Claimants.

He has been instructed in various sporting fields. The work consisted of employment and/or commercial litigation and advice. He has been instructed by, Portsmouth FC, Exeter City FC, Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic, Bristol Rugby, Ice Hockey UK and the British National Ice Hockey League.

Terence also deals with RTA Personal Injury claims in the Fast and Multi Track. Sometimes coupled with the issue of liability in the RTA itself. He also undertakes matters concerning accidents at work. As well as trials he also deals with the drafting of proceedings and advice on liability and quantum.

James joins chambers after 15 years in Software Development and Company Management/Directorship. Excellent administration skills combined with an in house developed bespoke suite of applications help to keep operations running smoothly. James is always on hand to discuss your requirements even out of hours and looks forward to your call.