Known for excellence QEB Hollis Whiteman stands as a leading set of barristers’ chambers in London. This City of London location is a hub for criminal financial and regulatory law. QEB Hollis Whiteman is an unincorporated association of self-employed legal practitioners. It was established in June 1982 by Daniel Hollis QC. It was named after their former premises at Queen Elizabeth Building in the Temple. They left that location in 2010.
QEB Hollis Whiteman now houses over 70 barristers. This includes 21 King’s Counsel. It also includes four Treasury Counsel and one Standing Counsel to the RCPO. Currently Selva Ramasamy KC and Adrian Darbishire KC jointly head the chambers. Chris Emmings is the Chief Clerk.
QEB Hollis Whiteman’s practice areas are diverse. They are known as the go-to place for criminal defense and prosecution. Members have been involved in many high-profile criminal cases.
Mark Ellison KC defended Chris Grierson in a 1.27 million expenses fraud case. He also prosecuted an insider dealing case on behalf of the FCA. This case involved 7.4 million in gains. Ellison KC also reviewed undercover policing related to the Stephen Lawrence murder. This was done for the Home Office.
Edward Brown KC advised the SFO. He led the prosecution in the Barclays-Qatar fundraising case. He also prosecuted Kevin Hutchinson-Foster in connection with the Mark Duggan murder.
Adrian Darbishire KC defended Ryan Reich. Reich was prosecuted for manipulating the London LIBOR during the Libor scandal.
Zoe Johnson KC is a former Senior Treasury Counsel. She is the founding member of the Bar Disability Panel.
Peter Kyte KC is a prosecutor. He also serves as a recorder at Southwark Crown Court.
William Boyce KC is a Crown Court Recorder. He is also a former Senior Treasury Counsel.
Eleanor Laws KC is a Recorder. She has been called the go-to Silk for sexual offenses.
Tom Kark KC is a Crown Court Recorder. He was formerly standing counsel to Customs and Excise. He chairs the Muckamore Abbey Hospital Public Inquiry in Northern Ireland. Kark KC was a leading Counsel to the Francis Inquiry. This inquiry examined failings in care at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.
Sean Larkin KC prosecuted an alleged Daesh sympathizer. This terrorism case could impact the definition of terrorism. It could also affect the impact of public international law on domestic legislation.
Mr Justice David Calvet-Smith is an honorary member. He is the former Director of Public Prosecutions. He is also the former chair of the Parole Board for England and Wales.
Daniel Hollis QC founded the set. Judge Ian Paton QC was a former member. He was a criminal prosecutor in major criminal trials. He also sat as a Recorder in Southwark Crown Court.
Heather Norton practiced at QEB Hollis Whiteman for 23 years. She was appointed a Circuit Judge in 2012. She now sits at Canterbury Crown Court.
QEB Hollis Whiteman has received several awards. Chambers and Partners named them Crime Set of The Year in 2016. Who’s Who Legal listed them as a leading set for crime in 2017. The Legal 500 named QEB Hollis Whiteman Crime Set of the Year in 2018.
QEB Hollis Whiteman remains a top choice for clients. It is known for advocacy skills and a helpful clerking team. The firm’s excellence is at the core of its business strategy. It is reflected in its approach to work across the board. They offer expertise in corporate crime regulation and serious crime. They also handle private prosecutions and public law. Their phone number is 020 7933 8855. Their website is www.qebholliswhiteman.co.uk.