The Legal 500 recognised Kenworthy’s Chambers as a set in Criminal Law, with a record-equaling ten of our Member Barristers achieving rankings!

Congratulations to Silk Door Tenants Martin McCarthy KC and Andrew Selby KC, Barry Grennan, Patrick Cassidy, David Morton, Waheed Baber, Sara Haque, Chudi Grant, Stephen Tettey, and John Richards, who were all ranked in the field of Crime (general and fraud) in the 2025 Legal 500.

Martin McCarthy KC

Martin McCarthy KC (door tenant) was described by Legal 500 as “A skilful and charismatic jury advocate with a brilliant forensic mind. Martin cuts to the chase in his cases, identifies the key issues and puts his clients first and foremost. He is a very good strategist and particularly adept at choosing his legal arguments.”

The Silk was also ranked in Legal 500’s category for Fraud.

Andrew Selby KC

“Andrew is an experienced Defence Barrister who always goes that extra mile and is a fearless advocate who doesn’t shirk difficult trials.”

Legal 500 says that “He specialises in cases of homicide, fraud, sex and significant drugs offences. His recent workload has ranged from slavery trials to multi-million-pound frauds.”

“He regularly appears in high-profile and complex cases.”

The leading legal directory also notes that “He has a keen interest in sport and is an FA-approved lawyer. He works tirelessly and is much in demand.”

Barry Grennan

Congratulations to Head of Chambers Barry Grennan for maintaining his Tier 1 ranking with the Legal 500.

The world-famous legal directory states that “Kenworthy’s Chambers is home to Barry Grennan, who specialises in criminal defence, especially in cases arising from gangland murders, fire offences, and drug conspiracies.”

Patrick Cassidy

Patrick Cassidy is recognised by legal directories for his work in Professional Discipline, Inquests and Inquiries, on top of his work in Crime as a premier Defence Advocate.

Legal 500 described him, saying, “Patrick Cassidy is another strong criminal defence practitioner” to call Kenworthy’s Chambers home.

David Morton

“David Morton has substantial expertise in handling a variety of cases, from serious violence and murder, organised gang activity, and public disorder charges, to drug and sexual offences, fraud, and arson.”

Waheed Baber

Legal 500 recognised Waheed in their rankings and professed that “Waheed Baber is another core member of the team.”

Sara Haque

“Sara Haque is called upon to defend and prosecute in cases of serious sexual offences”, said Legal 500.

They added “She is especially skilled in representing vulnerable clients.”

“Sara has an unwavering dedication to her cases, and her meticulous preparation for conferences and hearings, coupled with a determination to secure the best outcomes for her clients, sets her apart as an exceptional legal professional.”

“In court, she really does fight for the interests of her clients and the preparation she has undertaken beforehand is clear to see and puts her miles ahead of her opponents.”

Chudi Grant

“Chudi Grant has a very calming persona and immediately puts clients at ease. They feel listened to and confident in his representation, and he is particularly excellent in dealing with distressed families and ensuring that they feel involved in the case.”

Stephen Tettey

“Stephen Tettey is another notable name, and he defends those accused of fraud and terrorism offences,” said Legal 500.

John Richards

Last, we congratulate John Richards for his second Legal 500 ranking as a Leading Junior.

For more on John’s work, read this Case Study, which details how he successfully prosecuted a case involving bladed weapons, drugs, and an imitation firearm.

Criminal Clerks

Thanks to our Criminal Clerks, Paul Mander and Greg Highton, who are responsible for managing the team’s diaries. The Legal 500 had praise for their work, saying, “Paul Mander is particularly helpful and dependable.”

“The Criminal Clerks are always very helpful and try to assist and work with other criminal justice partners.”

“Paul Mander is a criminal clerk who is very helpful.”

If you have a criminal case, you need advice or advocacy for, call our Criminal Clerks, Paul Mander and Greg Highton on 0161 832 4036, email Paul@kenworthys.co.uk, Greg@kenwrothys.co.uk.