The Legal 500 2027 Guide

Mountford Chambers is delighted to announce that we have once again been recognised in The Legal 500 across 5 practice areas, with 36 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:

“an exceptional set with a well-earned reputation for excellence.”

“The clerks are proactive, accessible, and highly responsive, with a clear understanding of solicitors’ and clients’ needs.”

“Chambers offers considerable strength in depth, with consistently high-calibre counsel and a collaborative, professional culture. A strong criminal set with some excellent advocates.“

“Mountford Chambers is fast becoming the top criminal defence chambers in London.”

Chambers extends its congratulations to all members recognised in the following categories:

Crime

Chris Henley KC
Charles Bott KC
Alan Kent KC
Colin Aylott KC
Edward Henry KC
Ben Hargreaves
William England
Alphege Bell
Matthew Buckland
Rebecca Upton
Abigail Penny
Houzla Rawat
Joe Hingston
Tom Edwards
Sophie Evans
Alexandra Scott
Fiona Clegg
Alejandra Tascon
Benjamin Brown

Fraud: crime
Charles Bott KC
Colin Aylott KC
Edward Henry KC
William England
Richard Furlong
Joe Hingston
Alexandra Scott
Mark Watson

Proceeds of crime (POCA) and asset forfeiture
Charles Bott KC

Professional Disciplinary and Regulatory Law
Edward Henry KC
Jim Olphert
James Lloyd
Silas Lee

Inquests and Inquiries
Laura Paisley

Crime (General and Fraud) – South Eastern Circuit
Rebecca Upton
Daniel Frier
Sophie Evans

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

The full rankings can be accessed here.