Gray’s Court Chambers
Gray’s Court offers unrivalled expertise and excellence in all aspects of criminal law including appeals, fraud, confiscation proceedings and sexual offences.
Chambers is led by Adrian Eissa KC. Called to the Bar in 1989, Adrian Eissa KC has been in continuous private practice ever since.
Gray’s Court Chambers aims to provide an exceptional service with a view to achieving the best possible outcome for every client.
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Areas of Expertise
Our areas of expertise cover multiple areas of criminal law and confiscation. We are also frequently instructed in regulatory and professional disciplinary cases, together with tax tribunal cases.
Fraud
Adrian Eissa KC has successfully defended the full range of fraud and bribery allegations. Gray’s Court can support clients from initial investigation through to trial, with experience showing that early intervention can make a significant different to the outcome.
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Sexual Offences
Recognised as an excellent choice of silk for sexual offence cases, Adrian Eissa KC demonstrates an expert understanding of the law, combined with a caring and sensitive approach to clients and witnesses.
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Proceeds of Crime Act
An expert on the POCA and Confiscation law, Adrian Eissa KC is a published author in this area as well as a skilled advocate. Adrian’s strength in handling Appeals is a key benefit to clients due to the complexity of the law in this area.
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Appeals
A highly valued King’s Counsel for appeals, Adrian is frequently sought after to review the safety of convictions and appeals against sentence.
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Murder and Manslaughter
Adrian Eissa KC’s expertise as a cross examiner, combined with his work ethic and attention to detail produces exceptional results. He is widely respected for his sensitivity with lay clients and their families.
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Regulatory
With an enviable track record of securing outstanding results, Adrian Eissa KC is recognised for his work with both individuals and corporates across a wide variety of regulatory proceedings.
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General Crime
With a lifetime’s experience in all aspects of criminal law Adrian is recognised as a leading silk in crime. He is highly regarded for his work in all areas of general crime, including drugs and firearms cases.
Testimonials
He is one of the leading experts in this area and has encyclopedic knowledge of POCA.
Adrian is an outstanding all-round barrister who makes persuasive arguments before the Court of Appeal. He is truly a titan at the criminal bar.
Juries find him very difficult to dislike and his natural likeability is something that can benefit a defendant in a criminal case. In cross-examinations he can switch from easy-going to stone-cold in a second – sometimes to devastating effect.
Recent Cases
Fraud:
R v LT – Southwark Crown Court
Multi handed six month MTIC VAT fraud prosecuted by HMRC.
Sexual Offences:
R v TB
Represented lead defendant in the largest ever historical child sex offences case brought prosecuted in the West Midlands. Five month trial.
Proceeds of Crime:
R v UO – Southwark Crown Court
Defending alleged banker and money launderer for Nigeria’s Delta Governor; £120 million pound confiscation application.
Murder and Manslaughter:
R v MWG
Four week murder trial representing 16 year old defendant.