We are delighted to announce that James Scobie KC of Garden Court Chambers has been recognised in the 2025 Doyle’s Guide to Leading Criminal Law Kings Counsel, London.
The 2025 Doyle’s Guide list ‘Leading London Criminal Law Kings Counsel’ features silks who have been identified by the nation’s criminal law solicitors for their expertise and abilities in these areas. James Scobie KC is featured on this list as one of the top three Pre-eminent Criminal Silks.
James Scobie KC is a highly experienced leading counsel with a wealth of experience in defending cases of gravity across a broad spectrum of criminal work. He is instructed regularly in cases of murder, armed robbery, multi-handed conspiracies (involving the importation and supplying of Class A drugs) and fraud.
James has extensive experience in defending cases alleging sexual offences and has substantial experience in the Court of Appeal whether with leave or on a pro bono basis. He has appeared at inquests and represents core participants Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) and Lindsey German in the Undercover Policing Inquiry, instructed by Public Interest Law Centre.
James is ranked as a leading criminal silk in both legal directories. James was shortlisted for Crime and Extradition Silk of the Year at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2023.
See the full list here.
