Lincoln House Chambers is a leading set nationally for defending and prosecuting the most serious criminal cases brought before the courts.
For over 45 years our advocates have been sought by defendant firms and prosecution authorities alike to act in cases of the utmost gravity and greatest public interest. The service covers the full spectrum of serious criminal offences including:
- Murder (also see the Murder & Manslaughter section of this site)
- Manslaughter (also see the Murder & Manslaughter section of this site)
- Terrorism (also see the Terrorism section of this site)
- Espionage
- Serious violence
- Kidnapping
- False imprisonment
- Firearms offences
- Robbery
- Knife crime
- Serious organised crime
- Drug trafficking
- People trafficking
- Money laundering
- Sexual offences (also see the Sexual Offences section of this site)
Our members are renowned for the outstanding service they provide to clients in these areas and this is recognised year upon year in the leading legal directories. Many of our members are considered as being the very best serious crime KC’s and senior juniors nationally.
Serious crime is an area that it is not appropriate to undertake on a direct access basis. We do however have a very specialist knowledge of, and superb working relationship with, the leading specialist solicitors covering these distinct offence groups. We are able to advise and assist clients in relation to identifying and instructing the very best legal team for their case.
“The set offers expertise spanning the full range of criminal offences, and members regularly undertake cases of the utmost gravity including those relating to homicides, serious violence, drug offences and sexual assaults” Legal 500
“Quoted as the top set in Manchester and a national contender for crime work, Lincoln House Chambers has a formidable reputation for heavy fraud and serious criminal work” Legal 500
“a top-drawer set” Chambers and Partners