The Legal 500 2026

Mountford Chambers is delighted to announce that we have once again been recognised in The Legal 500 across 4 practice areas, with 32 of our members individually ranked.

The Legal 500 highlights Mountford Chambers as a leading London set for both Crime (Tier 2) and Fraud (Tier 3), describing Chambers as “a top quality Chambers. From top to tail there is strength and depth across the board” and “a brilliant set with a very strong range of expertise and knowledge across all criminal matters“.

Crime

Chambers would like to congratulate our Leading Silks in Crime (London Bar): Chris Henley KC, Charles Bott KC, Alan Kent KC, Colin Aylott KC and Edward Henry KC.

We also congratulate our Leading Juniors in Crime (London Bar): Ben Hargreaves, William England, Alphege Bell, Matthew Buckland, Rebecca Upton, Abigail Penny, Houzla Rawat, Joe Hingston, Tom Edwards, Sophie Evans, Alexandra Scott, Fiona Clegg, and Alejandra Tascon.

Fraud: crime

Chambers is ranked as a leading set in Fraud: Crime in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500. Chambers is described as “an excellent set with a solid track record in advising on money laundering and tax fraud cases, to name a few”.

Congratulations to our Leading Silks in Fraud: crime (London Bar); Charles Bott KC, Colin Aylott KC and Edward Henry KC.

We are also delighted to see our Leading Juniors recognised: William England, Richard Furlong, Joe Hingston, Alexandra Scott and Mark Watson.

Proceeds of crime (POCA) and asset forfeiture

Congratulations to Charles Bott KC, ranked as a Leading Silk in Proceeds of crime (POCA) and asset forfeiture. Charles is described as “he falls back on decades of experience to cut through cases and provide clear advice. His advocacy skills reflect his years before the court“.

Professional Disciplinary and Regulatory Law

Congratulations to Edward Henry KC (Leading Silk) and Mark Watson (Leading Junior) on their recognition in the 2026 guide for Professional Disciplinary and Regulatory Law.

Crime (General and Fraud) – South Eastern Circuit

We also congratulate Rebecca Upton, Daniel Frier, and Sophie Evans on their inclusion as Leading Juniors.

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We are deeply grateful to all our clients and referees who generously shared their feedback, which forms the foundation of these rankings.

Click here to view our Legal 500 profile and full rankings.