Mountford Chambers Welcomes David Jeremy KC

Mountford Chambers is delighted to announce that David Jeremy KC has joined Chambers from QEB Hollis Whiteman.

David is a leading criminal silk, recognised for his exceptional advocacy, formidable cross-examination and mastery of complex criminal law. He is renowned for his independence of judgement and his determination to pursue difficult arguments where others might not. Regarded as a ‘barrister’s barrister’, his relentless focus is on excellence and securing the best possible outcome for his client.

David is instructed in some of the most serious, sensitive and high-profile criminal cases. His extensive experience of both prosecuting and defending, together with his role as a Recorder, enables him to identify the decisive issues early, knowing which points to pursue and which to concede while maintaining credibility with judges and the respect of opponents. This combination of tactical judgement and intellectual rigour gives him a commanding courtroom presence.

These attributes have been demonstrated most recently in R v Ben Field, a case dramatised by the BBC in ‘The Sixth Commandment’. David challenged the findings of the first Court of Appeal on the complex law of causation, successfully persuaded the Criminal Cases Review Commission to refer the case back to the Court of Appeal on the grounds of exceptional circumstances, and ultimately succeeded in overturning the conviction in April 2026. On 13 October 2026, he resisted the prosecution’s appeal to the Supreme Court.

Senior Clerk, Ben Heaviside, says:

“We are delighted to welcome David to Mountford Chambers. His exceptional reputation, extensive experience and expertise in serious criminal defence make him an outstanding addition to our team. His arrival further strengthens our criminal practice and our ability to provide clients with the highest calibre of representation.”

David is ranked Band 1 for Crime in Chambers and Partners UK Bar 2027 and is recognised as a Tier 2 Leading Silk for Crime in The Legal 500 UK Bar 2027.

He also spoke at the CALA/APPEAL Conference on Saturday 7 November, joining a panel discussing “Failures at the Court of Appeal: Justice Delayed”.

We are delighted to welcome David to Mountford Chambers. For further information or to instruct David Jeremy KC, please contact our clerking team on 020 7936 6300 or email clerks@mountfordchambers.com