Christopher Knox
Specialisms:
- Criminal Law
- Family Law
- Regulatory
- Personal Injury
- Common Law
- Judicial Review
Christopher Knox has a particular interest in criminal defence, in particular heavy cases and prosecution (CPS and HM Revenue and Customs).
He is recognised for his wide level of advocacy experience. In crime he has dealt with homicides, including as a leader. He is regularly instructed as a leader in serious crime and financial cases. He also has a particular interest in cases involving informants.
Christopher also has an extensive ancillary relief practice, in particular large money cases. Christopher has extensive experience of dealing with high value and complex ancillary relief proceedings, including those involving business and insolvency. He has an appetite for more problematic cases and is a determined advocate.
Christopher has dealt with disciplinary and regulatory matters.
He has a particular interest in business and financial cases across the spectrum. He has wide tribunal advocacy experience, for example the Transport Tribunal, tax, disciplinary hearings etc.
Christopher also deals with personal injury and common law matters – he is always interested in the unusual ranging from clinical negligence, catastrophic injury to actions against the police.
Cases:
Crime
CPS v Moulden [2009] 1 WLR 1173 – Proceeds of Crime Act.
R v P 2 All ER 6684 – informants.
R v Love EWCA – death by dangerous driving.
Michael Alsop 2005 EWCA – covert surveillance and interception of telephone communications.
R v Dodds [2003] 1 CRApp R3 – contempt of court, reluctant juror case. R v Offen [2001] 1 All ER 253 – Human Rights.
R v Citrone and another - [1998] All ER (D) 642 - VAT case supply of drugs and tax evasion.
AG's Ref (No.95 of 2009)(Blight)[2010] EWCA Crim 353 -sentencing and knife crime.
R v Beal [2009] EWCA 1749.
R v Mark Phillips [2008] EWCA 2830 – sleepwalking defence.
R v Mark Tye [2006] EWCA Crim 112 – death by dangerous driving.
R v George Reynolds [2005] EWCA Crim 35/9 – Tax evasion.
Family
Re X (Formerly Known as Mary Bell) [2003] 2 FCR 686/2003 EMLR 37.
Re X A Minor [1985] 1 All ER 53.
What Others Say:
"has a varied practice that includes family and regulatory matters, as well as serious crime cases. He prosecuted R v Borg and Blackwell, an affray case connected with a later shooting." Crime, Chambers & Partners 2012
"...wins particular praise for his skilful cross-examination. Sources also comment that he is "good with accounts and finances and takes a no-nonsense approach." He concentrates on high-value financial provision disputes..." Family, Chambers & Partners 2012
"impresses with his ‘quality of preparation’". Legal 500 2011
"a byword for reliability."
"brings his expertise to bear on matrimonial finance issues involving non-disclosure and complex children matters. Sources say: "He is a formidable force in the marketplace" and add that "his cross-examination is superb." Chambers & Partners 2011
"shows no favour to the opposition - the client's interests are paramount." Legal 500 2010
"handles some very heavyweight crime." Chambers & Partners 2010
"a lateral thinker who is adept at coming up with creative solutions." He is "a fighter who is especially good on the figures side." Chambers & Partners 2010
“has the strength to stand up to the most experienced and difficult judges”. Legal 500 2009
Instructing solicitors appreciate the “depth of knowledge and approachability” of Christopher Knox saying he is “someone to lean on in a crisis”. Chambers & Partners 2009
“the one you want batting for you” because “he doesn’t let his opponents have an easy time”. Thoroughly tenacious, “he is also admired for being “creative and forever coming up with innovative ideas.” Chambers & Partners 2009
a senior junior with “an enquiring mind and a freshness of spirit that puts many of his younger counterparts to shame.” Chambers & Partners 2008
“Praised for his “great communication skills and reliability,” he is “a robust advocate with an eye for detail” who does particularly well when it comes to cases involving marital assets tied up in businesses". Chambers & Partners 2008
“ ‘silk quality, an impressive operator’ in financial provision.” Legal 500 2008
Appointments:
Recorder
Deputy Head of Chambers and Treasurer
Grade 4 Prosecutor CPS.
Memberships:
Criminal Bar Association
Family Law Bar Association
Association of Military Court Advocates
Lectures & Seminars:
Christopher regularly delivers seminars on ancillary relief matters in addition to financial aspects of criminal proceedings for example proceeds of crime, money laundering and evidence.
Education & Awards:
BA (Hons) Durham.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Christopher has been a Governor of a successful independent school for the past 15 years. He has been an External Moderator on the Bar Vocational Course since 2008 for the Bar Standards Board.