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Ellen has a busy criminal practice acting as both a led junior and junior alone and regularly appears in the Crown Court on a wide range of matters representing clients charged with a variety of offences including murder, fraud, robbery, GBH, drug supply and witness intimidation. Ellen has extensive experience as a trial advocate and is also accustomed to dealing with Serious Crime Prevention Orders, Sexual Risk Orders, Sexual Harm Prevention Orders, Freezing/Forfeiture Orders and Criminal Behaviour Orders.
In addition to her criminal practice, Ellen accepts instructions through the Attorney-General’s Junior Panel (formerly the Treasury Solicitor’s Baby Barrister Panel) and undertakes work for the Ministry of Defence, the Home Office, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs and the Serious Fraud Office. Ellen is currently engaged in a significant and highly sensitive regulatory investigation for a band 1, white collar crime firm.
Outside her practice, Ellen has undertaken a number of voluntary roles including teaching children of secondary school age the legislation regarding revenge porn and consent through SPITE and the Schools Consent Project and helping prisoners improve their communication skills with debating through the Vocalise programme.
"Rising Star"
Legal 500 2024
Acquittal of a defendant indicted with arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered following a hotel fire which endangered the lives of around 100 people and was described by a fire expert as the most severe he had seen in his career. This case involved detailed expert evidence regarding fire flashover, false fire patterns, causation and the location origin of the fire.
Represented a defendant at Catterick Military Court in a six-handed matter concerning disgraceful conduct and misconduct through alcohol in a trial lasting six days. The Defendant was acquitted of the most serious charge against him.
Instructed as a led junior in a six-handed murder trial lasting nine weeks. The Defendant’s telephone evidence was of particular importance and a full download of the telephone was obtained and reviewed in order to produce a detailed phone schedule which was put before the Jury.
Successfully prosecuted multiple counts of outraging public decency following ‘upskirting’ offences in Eldon Square in a trial which lasted six days and required the presentation of complex expert evidence regarding phone capabilities.
Acquittal of Defendant who was indicted with the theft of high value construction pallets in a trial lasting five days and involving GPS data, lengthy video footage and multiple witnesses.
Represented a 12-year-old charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article in a four-handed trial in the Youth Court lasting five days. This case required particular care as all the defendants had special educational needs and all the witnesses the Crown sought to rely upon were under the age of 13.
Represented Defendant convicted of his second offence of possessing an offensive weapon (machete) at sentence and successfully excluded a drill rap video as evidence of gang involvement.
Successfully argued for the removal of a bladed article condition from a Criminal Behaviour Order against a youth who was convicted of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
Liam joined Chambers in August 2010 as an Office Junior after leaving school at 17. He has held a number of positions in Chambers before becoming a Criminal Clerk in 2014. In 2017 Liam became our Lead Criminal and Regulatory Clerk. In this role, Liam is responsible for the Practice Management and Development of all members within his Team. This includes fee negotiation, diary management and business development across the group.
Chambers & Partners 2024
‘Trinity Chambers has one of the best set of clerks in the North East Circuit. Liam Gorman is the lead criminal and regulatory clerk.’
Legal 500 2024
‘Liam Gorman and Chris Gibbin are always on hand to deal with last minute issues, and have an excellent working relationship with local courts.’
Legal 500 2023
‘Clerks are attentive and quick to get back to you. Liam Gorman can sort any problem out quickly.’
Legal 500 2022
'The clerks, in particular the lead criminal clerk Liam Gorman, are excellent. Incredibly helpful and friendly and always respond quickly to queries. Have never had a problem with the service they provide, and they make everything very easy.'
'The criminal team is run to perfection by Liam Gorman.'
'Liam Gorman is a fantastic friendly clerk always willing to help.'
Chambers & Partners 2022
'The lead criminal clerk Liam Gorman is particularly good.'
'We receive exemplary service.'
Chris had over 9 years experience as a Senior Clerk in a barristers chambers in Middlesbrough before joining Trinity Chambers. Prior to that Chris worked in the Lord Chancellors Department, now HM Courts and Tribunals Service, at Teesside Combined Court Centre for over 10 years. During that time Chris covered most areas but the majority of his experience was gained in dealing with Criminal and Family Law matters. Chris’ latter years in the LCD were spent in the Listing Office at Teesside Crown Court where he developed his skills which ultimately saw him transferring to his role in a barristers chambers.
Chris is a member of the Institute of Barristers Clerks.
Outside of work Chris enjoys playing cricket for Marske Cricket Club in the North Yorkshire and South Durham League, watching football and rugby and socialising.
Legal 500 2024
‘Liam Gorman and Chris Gibbin are always on hand to deal with last minute issues, and have an excellent working relationship with local courts.’
Legal 500 2022
'Chris Gibbin is an extremely helpful and experienced clerk.'
'The Teesside branch is spearheaded by Chris Gibbin who is extremely helpful and efficient.'
Chambers & Partners 2022
'I cannot fault the clerking services – Chris Gibbin in Middlesbrough is very helpful, offers prompt responses and is always willing to assist.'
Alyson has a wealth of experience having Clerked at a neighbouring set for 29 years. Day to day Alyson is responsible for the Management and development of our Criminal Teams diaries. Over many years of Clerking the in North East Alyson has very strong relationships with local Solicitors who know they can rely upon her for a very high level of service.
Away from work Alyson enjoys family holidays and has had a season ticket for Newcastle united since being a child.
Paul joined Trinity Chambers in March 2020 following the closure of Zenith Chambers.
Paul has a wealth of experience in the legal profession having commenced his career in the late 80's and qualified as a legal executive in the early 90's whilst working for one of the countries largest criminal law firms dealing with serious criminal cases before moving to Number One Fountain Court in Birmingham as the Senior Clerk. Following the merger of Number One with St Philips Chambers in 2002 Paul became the Senior Criminal Clerk looking after what was then the largest criminal team in the country at the time.
Paul took almost a decade away from clerking during which he was the Chief Executive of an International Law firm specialising in domestic and international public law and human rights law adding a range of business and management skills to his CV before returning to the Bar in 2017 as the Senior Civil Clerk at Zenith Chambers in Leeds.
Away from chambers Paul can be found packing down in the second row although he has been on the verge of "retirement" from club rugby for the last three seasons but as a former club captain it's difficult to let go. When Paul does hang his boots up he plans to start learning to play the guitar again. When not playing rugby Paul is a season ticket holder at Wasps RFC and religiously follows Ireland Rugby home and away where possible where he enjoys the occasional "sociable pint"!
Chambers & Partners 2024
'Paul McNab is always available, commercial and pragmatic.'
'Paul McNab, clerk, is the go-to person. If Paul can't do it no one can. He is the finest clerk I have worked with. He's an asset to the chambers.'
Legal 500 2024
‘Paul McNab, Aimee Bloxham and Josh Stewart-Tilling are always on the end of the phone or email to help us find barristers with availability, even at short notice.’
‘Steve Walker and Paul McNab are always friendly, approachable and make excellent suggestions as to which counsel may be best suited for a particular matter.’
‘Paul McNab is always available and always willing to assist where he can.’
Chambers & Partners 2023
'Paul McNab, clerk, is excellent and has never let me down.'
Legal 500 2023
‘Clerks are approachable and accommodating.’‘Paul McNab – contactable, adaptable, and provides a good service.’‘Paul McNab is responsive, professional and knowledgeable.’
Chambers & Partners 2022
'Paul McNab is an excellent clerk. He's responsive, reliable and personable.'
Chloe joined Chambers in November 2010 as an office junior after leaving school at 17.
She has held a number of positions in Chambers before becoming a Criminal Clerk in March 2022.
Chloe is responsible for the general day to day management of the criminal team administrative activities.
Outside of work Chloe enjoys socialising with friends and spending time with her young family.
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