Christopher May

Year of Call: 1983

Chris is a heavyweight criminal barrister instructed in some of the most serious and often high profile criminal cases either as the leading junior or sole advocate. He is ranked in Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 for his criminal work.

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"Chris is a very thoughtful and thorough prosecutor. He is fair and proper, but no pushover. He quickly masters a brief and is a robust and effective cross-examiner. He also has a lovely manner with the court and the jury."

The Legal 500, 2025

"He is meticulous in preparation and presentation and has an extremely good brain."

Chambers & Partners, 2025

Chris May prosecutes prolific historical child sex abuse case

Christopher May05/12/2023

Football coach sentenced to 15 year extended sentence after grooming young players

Christopher May & Benjamin Burge26/09/2022

Sex attacker prosecuted by Chris May sentenced to 28 year Extended sentence

Christopher May11/07/2022

5SAH appears for both sides in people smuggling case

27/11/2019

Chris May prosecutes Gary Hoyles, sentenced to an extended 22-year years in prison for child rape

Christopher May09/07/2019

Chris May prosecutes gang who posed as Police Officers & targeted city worker: sentenced to total of 31 years in prison

Christopher May08/07/2019