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Emily Jermin successful in the Court of Appeal
Emily Jermin, instructed by Humphrys Dawson Solicitors, represented a man who had been found ‘dangerous’ and sentenced to a term of 7 years’ custody with an extended licence period of 2 years.
Jonathan Elystan Rees KC and Alexander Greenwood give evidence to the Senedd Member Accountability Bill Committee
Counsel are proposing a new criminal offence of making a false representation intending electoral gain
Andrew Taylor on Jury-less courts
"Jury-less courts would be 'lunacy', top Welsh lawyer warns" Wales Online
TESTIMONIALS
"‘Very strong set at all levels’ Apex Chambers is praised as ’an excellent chambers with a significant number of able advocates’. Jonathan Rees KC prosecuted in a murder and manslaughter trial arising from a fatal attack in a pub. Lee Reynolds prosecuted sixteen defendants in a multi-million-pound fraud involving illegal tobacco and nitrous oxide, and is recommended as ‘a very good advocate and detail-focused’. John Ryan, described as ’a star performer’, brings extensive experience in serious criminal law, particularly in cases involving homicide and sexual offences. Nicholas Gedge secured an acquittal for a defendant charged with multiple counts of rape against a teenager."
Legal 500 Editorial commentary (2025)
"Apex Chambers houses a strong bench of criminal barristers who both prosecute and defend in serious criminal cases. Members are noted for their expertise in matters relating to historical sex abuse, murder, and large-scale conspiracies to import or supply drugs. The set is also regularly instructed in fraud and dishonesty cases concerning blackmail, banking frauds and high-value thefts."
Chambers and Partners (2020)