We provide comprehensive legal services throughout the entire criminal process, from pre-charge advice through to trial. Our areas of expertise include:
Our members are trusted to undertake prosecution work for the Crown Prosecution Service, representing clients across all CPS levels and panels. We also work with other prosecuting bodies such as HMRC, the Serious Crime Agency, and Local Authorities.
In defence work, our barristers are regularly called upon to represent defendants in some of the most serious and intricate cases.
The Crime Department at 7 Harrington Street Chambers benefits from members with diverse backgrounds, including forensic science, mediation, appellate work, and prosecutorial experience. Many of our senior members also serve as part-time Judges in the Crown Court, bringing a wealth of Judicial insight to our practice.
We pride ourselves on delivering professional advocacy and advice, supported by our dedicated and experienced criminal clerking team. Our clerks ensure a seamless service and exceptional client care, accepting instructions on both legal aid and privately funded bases.
7HS offers comprehensive services for clients needing top-tier representation in criminal cases. If you are facing serious criminal charges, securing the best possible defence is crucial.
Professional, licensed access, and lay clients can reach out to Chambers for a quote on legal services. Our contact information is available on the Contact page.
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Chambers UK Bar Guide 2025
Crime: Respondent UK Bar
‘7 Harrington Street has a great team of clerks of ensure a smooth delivery of cases both for the client and court. The clerks do a fantastic job and their service is excellent’.
‘The set has a superb clerking team, led by John Kilgallon. John and Rachel Kehoe are absolutely top-tier clerks who know their set well’.
Legal 500 2025
Northern Circuit – Crime – General & Fraud – TIER 2
‘Members receive a first-rate service, and Rachel Kehoe and Chris Peek are most helpful. John Kilgallon, the senior clerk, is in a class of his own.’
‘Outstanding. The two senior clerks, John Kilgallon and Racheal Kehoe, run a tight, highly efficient clerk’s room.’
‘John Kilgallon is the best clerk in England.’
Leading Silks
Nicholas Johnson KC – 7 Harrington Street ‘Nicholas is undoubtedly one of the very best criminal KCs practising today. Committed, hard-working, urbane, relatable, sensible, laconic, charming, and persuasive, he is trusted by judges without giving an inch in the promotion of his client’s interests.’ – Ranked: TIER 1
