A Legal Powerhouse

Chris Daw KC is one of the UK's leading barristers (King's Counsel).  He appears in cases of the utmost gravity, public interest, reputational sensitivity and financial significance to his clients.

From the moment clients meet Chris Daw KC for the first time, they feel the weight and anxiety of an accusation of criminal behaviour, begin to subside.  His calm and confident manner, based on decades of experience, alongside his ferocious commitment and attention to detail, all combine to provide clients with the trusty legal sword and shield they need, to see them through the worst times of their lives.

Ranked as a Leading Silk in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, Chris appears in many high-profile criminal trials, making the news around the world. Chris also provides compliance, litigation and pre-charge strategic advice to corporations and leading individuals in the worlds of sport, entertainment, and business. 

Chris Daw KC is the only barrister to have represented captains of multiple British national football teams in criminal trials.  He defended the former England and Chelsea captain, John Terry (alleged racial abuse during a Premier League match), and the former Wales and Manchester United captain, Ryan Giggs (alleged assault and coercive control), in recent years.  Both were cleared of all charges.

Chris acts for members of the House of Lords, billionaires, multi-national corporations, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, senior police officers and regulated professionals.  His core specialisms are complex crime, serious fraud (including VAT and tax fraud), public law / judicial review, professional discipline, business regulation, sexual offences and other crimes, which risk serious reputational damage, financial ruin and incarceration for his clients.

First and foremost, however, Chris is known for his winning strategies and exceptional client care, no matter who he represents.  He works alongside only the most expert and effective solicitors, often supplemented by junior barristers, expert witnesses and investigators, to build a bespoke team for every assignment.

To instruct Chris to review your legal situation, including before any litigation has begun or charges have been brought, please contact Richard Fowler, Senior Clerk to Chris Daw KC, for an initial fee quote.  Many clients begin with an introductory "fixed-fee" scoping Zoom call, to allow Chris to map out an optimal case strategy, from the outset.

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