The areas of work in which we have particular expertise, experience and excellence
The areas of work in which we have particular expertise, experience and excellence
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Jonny practices in Criminal and Extradition law, with expertise in POCA matters and Civil Cash Forfeiture proceedings. He has substantial experience acting for both the prosecution and the defence and is frequently instructed at an early stage to provide strategic and tactical advice across a wide range of criminal cases.
Jonny regularly appears in matters involving allegations of serious violence, serious sexual offences, firearms, organised crime groups, drug-related offending and driving offences. Prior to being called to the Bar, he worked within the Criminal and Prison law sectors, where he conducted contested Parole Board hearings.
Jonny is known for his assured jury advocacy, incisive cross-examination and sound tactical judgment, underpinned by a meticulous attention to detail.
R v K
Led junior in defence of D1 in a s.18 & Conspiracy to Supply Class A trial involving 14 defendants as part of a wider OCG. [Luton Crown Court]
R v R
Led defence junior in an Evasion of Excise Duty trial relating to a winder conspiracy involving 8 defendants. [Southwark Crown court]
R v K
Defence counsel in a case involving Money Laundering & Participating in the activities of an OCG as part of a related Armed robbery and Kidnapping trial. [St. Albans Crown Court]
R v S
Instructed as defence counsel in a large scale OCG Class A drug importation case involving 5 defendants. [Stoke Crown Court]
R v N
Prosecution counsel in a commercial Cannabis Production trial. [Maidstone Crown Court]
R v K
Instructed as defence counsel in an Aggravated Burglary trial involving complex defendant mental health issues and fitness. [Harrow Crown Court]
R v S
Instructed as defence counsel in a complex s.18 trial involving multiple complainants. [Cambridge Crown Court]
R v T (A Child)
Instructed as defence counsel in a s.18 Youth Court Trial in Portsmouth.
R v Y
Instructed as defence counsel in a Firearms Manufacturing case. [St. Albans Crown Court]
R v W
Instructed as defence counsel in a Firearms trial. [St. Albans Crown Court]
R v C
Instructed as defence counsel in a Firearms trial. [Basildon Crown Court]
R v W
Instructed as defence counsel in a historic Child Sex offences trial. [Norwich Crown Court]
R v G
Instructed as defence counsel in a familial Child Sex offences trial. [Bournemouth Crown Court]
Michael Stradling, leading Jonny Pilkington, represented the only defendant to be found not guilty following a four-week multi-handed duty evasion trial at Southwark Crown Court. Michael and Jonny were instructed at short notice shortly before…
Today in Luton six members of chambers are defending at trial involving allegations of Class A drugs dealing, false imprisonment, firearms and serious violence. The alleged OCG’s activity spans a wide geographic area from Bedfordshire…
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