Kieran Vaughan KC and Catherine Daly announce direct access criminal defence representation across England and Wales, allowing individuals to instruct them without solicitor intermediaries for serious criminal matters.
-- Kieran Vaughan KC and Catherine Daly now offer direct access criminal defence representation across England and Wales, allowing individuals to instruct them without a solicitor intermediary. Both barristers hold valid practising certificates from the Bar Standards Board and are authorized for Public Access work, having completed additional training required to provide services directly to the public. Their practice covers serious criminal matters, including drug smuggling, firearms offences, murder, attempted murder, fraud, serious violence, and sex offences.
More details can be found at https://topcriminalqc.co.uk/
Kieran Vaughan KC, called to the Bar in 1993 and appointed King's Counsel in 2012, brings over three decades of criminal law experience. Chambers and Partners 2024 ranks him in Tier One for Crime, while The Legal 500 2024 describes him as 'possibly the best KC of our generation.' Catherine Daly, called to the Bar in 2015, maintains a busy Crown Court and Court of Appeal practice handling cases from driving offences to serious violence, drug offences, and sex crimes. She recently secured parole for a prisoner serving a life sentence for manslaughter despite police opposition.
Both barristers have demonstrated appellate expertise. Kieran Vaughan KC led the defence team in the Court of Appeal that resulted in professional footballer Ched Evans' conviction being quashed, and he provided advice on an appeal concerning High Court findings related to the Omagh Bombing. Catherine Daly regularly appears in the Court of Appeal, presenting complex legal arguments in serious criminal cases.
Public Access authorization means these barristers can accept instructions directly from individuals in appropriate cases, though legal aid is not available for such instructions. The Bar Standards Board requires all barristers to publish information about their areas of specialization, services offered, costs, and client rights. The Board maintains oversight through its register of practising barristers, which confirms each barrister's authorization and practising status.
Kieran Vaughan KC specializes in major criminal cases, including drug smuggling operations, firearms offences, murder and attempted murder prosecutions, and complex fraud investigations. Catherine Daly's practice covers serious violence, sex offences, and drug-related crimes; she has successfully secured release for life-sentenced clients through intricate appeals. Individuals who choose to instruct these barristers directly rather than through traditional solicitor-led arrangements can access this breadth of expertise.
Direct access representation allows clients to instruct barristers without a solicitor in cases where this arrangement is appropriate, though individuals must manage certain aspects of their case that a solicitor would typically handle. Barristers specializing in oral advocacy represent clients in criminal trials, presenting arguments and examining witnesses in court. Because legal aid is not available for direct access instructions, individuals must arrange private funding. Both barristers are required by regulation to publish detailed information about fee structures and terms of service for prospective clients to review before making instruction decisions.
Individuals in England and Wales facing serious criminal charges can access detailed information about services, areas of specialization, fee structures, and client rights at https://topcriminalqc.co.uk/. The Bar Standards Board register can be consulted to verify each barrister's practising status and Public Access authorization.
Contact Info:
Name: Catherine Daly
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Organization: Kieran Vaughan KC & Catherine Daly Barristers
Address: 2nd Floor 1-3 Staple Inn, London, City of London WC1V 7QH, United Kingdom
Website: https://topcriminalqc.co.uk/
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