Farringdon Chambers recognised in the Legal 500 2027
Farringdon Chambers is delighted to announce its continued recognition in The Legal 500 2027, ranked in both Crime and Fraud and white-collar crime in the London Bar tables.
The Legal 500 highlights chambers’ continued instruction in serious, high-profile criminal matters, from murder and attempted murder to major organised crime cases, both publicly and privately funded. Its research team collated this testimonial about chambers:
“Farringdon has some standout stars who are constantly briefed and sought after. The Clerk, Robert Archer, is as good as a Clerk comes, and his ability to bring in work is unparalleled. A very efficiently run clerk’s room.”
Thank you to our clients
These rankings are built on feedback from the solicitors, clients and professional colleagues who instruct us, and we are grateful to everyone who took the time to contribute. Your trust, and your candour about how we can improve, shape everything we do.
Our recognised barristers
Congratulations to each of our members who are individually recognised. Here is what the Legal 500 said about them.
Leading Silks
Claire Davies KC (Crime): “Claire Davies KC is a calm, authoritative, and compelling advocate. She has excellent judgment, is unfailingly well prepared, and possesses a natural ability to distill complex factual and legal issues into clear, persuasive submissions. She combines intellectual rigor with a genuine passion for her cases while maintaining the measured and courteous advocacy that earns the respect of judges and opponents alike. Her strategic instincts are consistently sound, and she inspires confidence in those she represents.”
Martin McCarthy KC (Crime): “Martin is an extremely effective advocate who does not waste his words. In cross-examination, he deploys his questions with targeted efficiency to devastating effect.”
Martin McCarthy KC (Fraud and white-collar crime): “Martin is extremely knowledgeable, astute, and practical.”
Ian Henderson KC is also ranked as a Leading Silk in Crime.
Leading Juniors
Graham Arnold (Crime): “Graham is Rolls-Royce counsel. He has a charm and sparkle about him in court. He is an extremely persuasive advocate and is deservedly involved in some of the most high-profile cases in the country.”
Graham Arnold (Fraud and white-collar crime): “Dogged, determined advocacy, not afraid to run with a point in the face of the judge’s initial views.”
Ioana Nedelcu (Crime): “Ioana is the complete package at the criminal bar. She is exceptionally bright, meticulous in her preparation, and always provides first-class client care. Ioana is my go-to barrister for serious crime.”
Ioana Nedelcu (Fraud and white-collar crime): “A real star in the making: she is tenacious in defense of her client and highly impressive.”
Molly Pinkus (Crime): “Molly is an incredible barrister. She works incredibly hard and is precise when it comes to the finer legal points.”
Shelley Griffith (Crime): “I can confidently say Shelly is a pleasure to work with; he often goes above and beyond for clients and solicitors. He will always make himself available to discuss matters, and clients have commented that they have found him to be very knowledgeable due to his years of experience. I have seen Shelley in court and will say he is a very impressive, commanding barrister with a great court presence.”
Greg Krieger (Crime): “Extremely thorough and well-prepared. Gets straight to the point.”
Verity Fowler-Rouault (Crime): “Verity is a star on the rise. She is committed and dedicated and is always on hand to answer any queries. She is a junior well above her call in terms of ability.”
Christopher Whitehouse (Crime): “Chris is a hardworking barrister with a thorough and meticulous approach to complex cases.” Christopher is also ranked in Fraud and white-collar crime.
Ronnie Bergenthal and Jack Jennett are also ranked as Leading Juniors in Crime.
Soraya Lawrence, who retired from chambers in September, is also recognised as a Leading Junior in Crime. You can read our announcement of her retirement here, and we wish her every happiness.
Congratulations to all, and thank you to our members and clerks for the hard work behind these results.
You can read chambers’ full entries on The Legal 500: Crime and Fraud and white-collar crime.
To discuss instructing a member of chambers, please contact our clerks’ room on 020 7089 5700 or at clerks@farringdon-law.co.uk.
