Criminal Law
The Criminal Law Barristers at Kenworthy’s Chambers have extensive experience in crime cases including assault, domestic assault, domestic violence, DUI, fraud, murder, drug conspiracy and more.
Kenworthy’s Chambers received top ranking for crime sets on the Northern Circuit from Chambers and Partners.

“Kenworthy's crime team is renowned for determined and fearless defence advocates, as well as fair and pragmatic prosecutors; the team's expertise extends over a range of areas including conspiracy, murder, serious sex offences and regulatory crime. The team has amassed a reputation on the Northern Circuit and nationally for dealing with complex and high-profile cases.”


“Kenworthy's Chambers offers expertise spanning a wide range of criminal matters. The set's barristers are experienced in both the prosecution and defence of cases relating to homicides, high-value drugs conspiracies, serious violent and sexual offences.”

“Kenworthy’s Chambers are filled with some of the best Clerks. They provide a friendly yet professional service and will always do what they can to ensure Counsel is available for any given hearing. I am fortunate to have such a positive working relationship with them. Paul Mander and Thomas Harrington are always approachable and easy to get on with.”


“The team is routinely instructed to appear in trials in the Crown Courts and in appellate proceedings, and the barristers undertake both private and publicly funded work.”

All our dealings with the clerks have been positive, particularly Paul Mander. He is very responsive and willing to go above and beyond to assist instructing Solicitors.


“Barry Grennan is always outstanding, committed, hard-working, helpful, caring and great with clients.”

“Kenworthy’s Chambers are a welcoming set who strive to meet our needs whether that be in relation to criminal or mental health needs. Whilst it is a busy chambers counsel are often available to cover hearings even at the last minute.”


“The clerking team is approachable and always very pleasant. They are very helpful and always bend over backwards to accommodate.”

“They have provided a very responsive and efficient service with a wide range of Barristers able to assist at all levels of cases.”

Kenworthy’s defend and prosecute cases on both a private and legal aid basis in the Crown and Magistrates’ Courts.
Kenworthy’s Criminal Law Barristers represent Defence Solicitors, regulatory bodies, corporate and individual clients, as well as prosecuting authorities like The Crown Prosecution Service at any stage of a criminal case from pre-charge to trial and appeal.
Members of the Crime Team have experience dealing with adults classed as vulnerable due to age, mental illness, or social exclusion.
Our Expertise
Areas of Criminal Law that Kenworthy’s Barristers cover includes:
- Anti-Social Behaviour and Banning Orders
- Assault
- Boiler Room Fraud
- Bribery and Corporate Corruption
- Burglary
- Business Crime and Regulatory Law
- Child Abuse and Child Destruction
- Criminal Fraud and Proceeds of Crime
- Commercial Fraud
- Conspiracy to Supply
- Corporate and Investment Fraud
- Cyber Crime
- Dishonesty Offences
- Domestic Assault
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Trafficking
- DUI – Driving Under the Influence
- Financial Conduct Authority Offences
- Firearms and Other Offensive Weapons
- Fraud (mortgages, cars, business)
- Food Safety
- Gangland and Violent Crime
- Health and safety
- Historic Abuse
- Human Trafficking
- Insider Dealing
- Insurance Fraud
- International Crime
- Mental Health Crime
- Money Laundering
- Mortgage Fraud
- Murder and Manslaughter
- Organised Crime
- Payment Diversion Fraud
- Pension Fraud
- Pharmaceutical Fraud
- Police Misconduct
- Ponzi Schemes
- Possession
- Possession with Intent
- Price Fixing
- Prison Law
- Private Defence of Sex Cases
- Property Fraud
- Public Disorder Offences
- Rape
- Revenue Fraud
- Road Traffic Offences
- Robbery
- Sexual Offences
- Tax Fraud
- Taxi Licensing
- Telecommunications Fraud
- Terrorism
- Theft
- VAT Fraud
- Violent Offences
- Vulnerable Client Crime
- White Collar and Organised Crime
- Workplace Incidents
Latest Media

Kenworthy’s Chambers’ statement in support of the Criminal Bar Association’s ‘Days of Action’ and ‘No New Instructions’

Alison Mather Prosecutes Three Lancashire Men handling £100,000 stolen vehicles

Criminal Team Statement on ‘No Returns’

William Donnelly and John Marsh Retire After a Lifetime in Law

Denise Fitzpatrick Prosecutes Lottery Fraudsters

Ben Nolan QC and Patrick Cassidy secure acquittal in a murder case heard at the Preston Crown Court

David Morton Secures Not Guilty Verdict in Barclay’s Fraud Trial
Patrick Williamson Successfully Defends IPP Prisoner for Assault on Prison Officers
Sarah Cook Defends in Sword Attack

Sara Haque & Chudi Grant Secure Acquittals at Chester’s Nightingale Court

Sara Haque Prosecutes Dangerous Offender in Robbery & Sexual Assault Case

Waheed Baber Secures Acquittal in Leicester Murder Trial

David Morton Secures Not Guilty Verdict in Attempted Rape Trial
Contact Us
If you have a criminal case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Criminal Clerk Paul Mander on 0161 832 4036, email [email protected], or fill out our contact form.