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Drugs Offences

Our drugs offences barristers specialise in advising and appearing in cases relating to the supply, possession and importation of both legal and illegal drugs.

Closely linked to our work on Serious & Organised Crime, Red Lion Chambers is widely-respected as one of the leading Crime chambers in London and the South East.

Our drugs offences barristers provide advocacy and advice at each stage of proceedings, whether working domestically or internationally. Both prosecuting and defending, we are known for our skill in handling charges ranging from individuals accused of simple possession or street dealing, through to multi-defendant trials and both county lines and international drug trafficking.

Where we stand out, however, is our skill in handling complex trials involving other Crime matters, in particular Serious Violence offences, International Criminal Law and Human Trafficking, as well as Appeals against convictions. We are known for members’ skill in handling complex supporting evidence, including the analysis of expert evidence, mobile phone data and financial records.

Our drugs offences expertise includes cases involving:

  • the possession of drugs
  • the possession with intent to supply
  • the cultivation and production of illegal drugs
  • the manufacture or supply of a controlled substance
  • the importation of drugs
  • cannabis legislation
  • The Psychoactive Substances Act 2016.

  • “Red Lion Chambers stands out as ‘a leader in its field’ and is home to a team of ‘talented counsel’.

    Red Lion Chambers is 'a top tier and very strong set which stables a great deal of talent that encompasses all areas of crime, fraud and regulatory wo”

    Legal 500 (2022)

  • “Red Lion Chambers is a set experienced in domestic and international criminal trials, which both prosecutes and defends. Interviewees say: ‘You know you are going to get a quality barrister when you come up against Red Lion Chambers’. Members here offer expertise in all types of criminal cases including those relating to drugs, murder and sexual assault. They have a notable profile in the Central Criminal Court and the Court of Appeal, and interest in niche areas such as human trafficking law. One market source adds: ‘This is an excellent set that has worked hard to secure a well-deserved position amongst the leading sets at the Criminal Bar’.”

    Chambers UK (2022)