Our Expertise
St Pauls Chambers provides legal services throughout the UK and worldwide. We are known for providing excellence in our areas of focus.
As a leading barristers chambers in Leeds, our expertise span the depth and breadth of a number of key areas of law.
Our People
St Pauls Chambers have an excellent team of Barristers, Clerks & Administration, with our barristers including KC’s, Members and Pupils.
View our teams in full detail, or browse by expertise to find a barrister.
We are delighted to be recognised by Legal 500 in seven areas of practice.Sam Green KC and Denise Breen-Lawton KC (Joint Heads of Chambers) are given Leading Silk and Top Tier recommendations.
Crime (General and Fraud)
St Pauls Chambers provides strength in depth regarding criminal law and houses a team comprising counsel of the highest calibre. In recent cases of note, John Harrison KC prosecuted a woman who was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter following the death of her disabled daughter from neglect in 2019. The ‘diligent and no-nonsense‘ Denise Breen-Lawton has extensive expertise in high-value fraud, murder and serious sexual offences cases. Helen Chapman and James Bourne-Arton are both sought after for their experience in handling complex fraud and financial crime cases.
Leading Silks Crime (General and Fraud)
Sam Green KC recognised as a Leading Silk
John Harrison KC “John is a silk who commands respect. It is extremely easy for lay clients to like him.”
Fraud: Crime
Jane Bewsey KC – Tier 2 “No one in financial crime cross-examines better than Jane.”
Cameron Brown KC – Tier 1 “Cameron is an outstanding KC who can hold his own against any opponent.”
Leading Juniors in Crime (General and Fraud)
Tier 1 – Denise Breen-Lawton KC “Denise is tenacious, fearless, meticulous in her preparation and has the brief at her fingertips. She is courteous and calm, even under extreme pressure. “
Jane Brady recognised as a Tier 1 counsel in this area of expertise
Helen Chapman “Helen is a highly capable and eloquent advocate. She is persuasive and engaging with courts and juries. She consistently provides a top drawer performance.”
James Bourne-Arton KC “A junior who is charismatic and persuasive in court. He has a meticulous eye.“
Angus MacDonald “Angus has an astute mind and a warm, engaging advocacy style that puts juries at ease. He is tenacious and determined.”
Nick Worsley “He is brilliant with clients and has an assured presence in court.”
Business Crime and Regulatory (Incl. Health and Safety)
Sam Green KC recognised as a Leading Silk
John Harrison KC “A highly accomplished silk in the field of financial services. John is a first-class advocate and has a clarity of thought and expression that cuts through a lot of irrelevant material”.
IT/Telecoms and Data Protection
Sophie Mitchell ranked Tier 1 Leading Junior
Media, Entertainment and Defamation
Sophie Mitchell ranked Tier 1 Leading Junior
Personal Injury
Robert Smith “A highly effective advocate and negotiator in cases involving high-value, complex personal injury claims. He is very assured and informative”
Sophie Mitchell recommended as a leading Junior
Education
Hannah Lynch recommended as Tier 1 Counsel
Administrative and Public Law
Hannah Lynch recommended as Tier 1 Counsel
Testimonials
“An excellent and professional set with considerable depth of talent.”
“A well-respected set.”
“A great set.”
“Good depth of barristers.”
“Top counsel.”
Clerking
“Jayne Drake is extremely approachable, knowledgeable and will help with any case. Kelly Staniforth is very efficient.”
Chambers is centrally located within walking distance of the train station, secure car parks and the Courts.
St Pauls Chambers
Park Row House
19-20 Park Row
Leeds
LS1 5JF
For out of hours assistance please call the senior clerk on 07854170429.
The switchboard will open from 08:30 until 17:30
Phone: +44 (0)1132 455 866
Email: [email protected]
CJSM: [email protected]
