"2 Harcourt Buildings is a recognised set for general crime with members of chambers prosecuting and defending the full range of criminal cases. The set's "great range of skilled advocates" frequently take instruction in serious proceedings, many of them involving homicide, terrorism, sexual offences, drugs and child abuse."
— The Chambers UK Bar 2027"2 Harcourt Buildings is a respected criminal set, known for handling serious and often cases across homicide, violent crime, and multi-defendant prosecutions."
— The Legal 500 2027"2HB is a progressive chambers and although it has a steep tradition historically, it is looking to expand practice areas. I am particularly impressed with the clerks' room. They are friendly, cooperative, and extremely helpful in liaising with courts on behalf of solicitors. They have a team ethic which is refreshing.It is great chambers, attracting varied work."
— The Legal 500 2027"2 Harcourt Buildings are a quality set."
— The Legal 500 2026"A solid criminal set with a number of excellent counsel."
— The Legal 500 2026"A great set of impeccable pedigree."
— The Legal 500 2026"The clerking team are immediately responsive and their level of service is extremely high."
— Chambers UK Bar 2026"One of the best sets of chambers in London with barristers of the highest quality."
— The Legal 500 2025"2 Harcourt Buildings is an excellent set that conducts high-end prosecution and defence work. They have a range of seniority of counsel who are suitable for a wide breadth of matter types. "
— The Legal 500 2025Founded in 1953 by counsel involved in the Nuremberg War Crime Trials, Two Harcourt Buildings is a specialist criminal set deeply rooted in principles of excellence and forward thinking.
We are proud of a long tradition of integrity, humanity and collaboration, and a record of notable successes in which our core values have been as palpable as our exceptional advocacy skills and intricate knowledge of the law.
Our diverse and talented set of barristers are experienced in both prosecution and defence and the size and culture of our Chambers enables us to accommodate a wide range of relationship models with clients, collaborators and partners from the private, corporate and public sectors.
We are, individually and collectively, committed to advancing all aspects of our profession through the quality of our work, whilst honouring our heritage through our conduct.
We would welcome the opportunity to include you among our clients, colleagues or associates.