We are delighted to welcome Denise Breen-Lawton KC to chambers. Denise joins 5 St Andrew's Hill Chambers as a door tenant, and a member of our Criminal Defence & Prosecution teams, our Business Crime and Proceeds of Crime teams.
Denise has an exceptional reputation, both for her case work and for the strength of her communication and people skills.
She is sought after for her meticulous preparation, persuasive advocacy, and her ability to lead a team on the most the factually demanding cases.
Denise is prominent in the fields of terrorism, homicide, fraud, and organised crime, acting for both the Defence and Prosecution in the most complex and serious cases, nationwide.
The 2024 Legal 500 describes her as:
“An exceptional barrister with the ability to convey complex arguments in a compelling fashion. She has a natural, persuasive courtroom manner, which makes her rightly popular with clients and judges"
In a synchronised move, Denise joins 5 St Andrew's Hill Chambers, London as a Door Tenant and she joins St Phillips Chambers, Birmingham as a full tenant. We are looking forward to working closely with Denise and their team now and in the future.
Denise is a Master of the Bench at Gray's Inn and plays an active role in its management, elections, and equality and diversity committees. We are looking forward to seeing her regularly in chambers in London.
