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

Neil McKenna, former soccer coach who preyed on young boys to sexually abuse them over three decades has been jailed for 22 years.

Christopher May04/12/2015

Chris May prosecutes Neil McKenna convicted of multiple rape, indecent assault and indecency with a child

Christopher May06/11/2015

Chris May successfully prosecuted ex-soldier Roy Cleaver

09/04/2015

Serial sex offender prosecuted by Christopher May sentenced to 17 years

31/03/2015

Christopher May succeeds in prosecution for "campaign of rape"

05/03/2015

Chris May prosecutes 'Millenium Dome' robber

28/07/2014