Red Lion Chambers has exceptional expertise in all cases of unlawful killing. Our barristers – including some of the country’s most talented King’s Counsel and juniors – are instructed to both defend and prosecute in the most high-profile and complex murder cases. These include gang-related feuds, contract killings, so-called “honour” based abuse, highly sensitive cases of violence against women and girls and infanticide.
We also have extensive experience in manslaughter cases, whether by unlawful act or gross negligence. Our barristers have an excellent track record in corporate manslaughter and fatalities linked to medical practice and health and safety at work.
For decades, Red Lion Chambers has been instructed in some of the most notable murder trials of their time, including:
- Guenther Podola (the last person to be executed in the UK)
- The Kray twins (gangland trial)
- The Yorkshire Ripper
- The Guildford Four
- Jeremy Bamber
- The Soham murders
- The Ipswich serial murderer (Steven Wright)
- The Stephen Port serial murderer
- The cold case murder of Rikki Neave
- The murder of Sara Sharif
Notable manslaughter cases include the Hatfield rail disaster, Damilola Taylor, Tony Martin and high-profile workplace fatalities.
Our expert team approaches these cases with the utmost sensitivity and skill. Dignity and respect for all those affected is central to the way we work.
We also bring academic excellence to our practice, with members contributing to leading texts such as Archbold: Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice.