Christopher Stimpson
YEAR OF CALL 1999
‘He is really good with clients and gives excellent advice. He is confident, charming and a good advocate.’ Chambers UK Bar 2025
Chris is a leading criminal barrister with a reputation for his legal acumen, advocacy and success rate. A Blackstone Exhibitioner at the Middle Temple he specialises within the fields of serious sexual offences, drugs and violence, plus has significant experience as leading counsel in matters of Legal Professional Privilege for the SFO, HMRC and the NCA.
He undertakes significant private defence work and is regularly instructed by, inter alia, the country’s leading Solicitors as well as prosecuting for the Crown’s Serious Case Work unit and RASSO - the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences division.
Full details of Christopher Stimpson’s practice available here.
MEMBERSHIPS
CPS Advocate Panel Member, Level 4
Rape and Child Sexual Abuse Specialist Panel Member
Direct Access Qualified
"Very good at sexual offences cases, he prepares his brief from both sides and is someone whose judgement you can trust." Chambers UK Bar 2024
‘Chris is very focused on getting his clients results. His endeavours on their behalf leave them feeling that they had the day in court that they deserved.’
Chambers UK Bar 2023
‘An expert in defending matters of a sexual nature.’
Chambers UK Bar 2022
