23 ES Chambers
Probate Solicitors
23 ES Chambers
1 Gray's Inn Square, London
# 23 ES Chambers
23 Essex Street Chambers is a leading barristers' practice based in London with an additional office in Manchester. The chambers comprises highly experienced barristers specialising in criminal law, regulatory matters, business and property disputes, and civil litigation across multiple practice areas.
The chambers serves a diverse clientele including individuals, corporations, professional bodies and public sector organisations requiring specialist advocacy and legal advice. They handle matters ranging from serious criminal cases and financial crime investigations to complex commercial disputes, employment law, insolvency and property matters.
What distinguishes 23ES is their recognised depth of expertise across interconnected practice areas. They are particularly noted for their strength in criminal work—described as handling "some of the most complex, high-profile and serious criminal cases"—combined with specialist capabilities in regulatory and professional disciplinary matters. Their barristers bring courteous, professional service backed by substantial courtroom experience.
The chambers has achieved multiple industry accolades, including recognition as a top-tier set by Chambers and Partners (2025) and Legal 500 (2026), and won Barristers' Chambers of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards 2024. They offer direct access services, allowing clients to instruct barristers without solicitor intermediation, and maintain academic associates alongside their practising barristers.
With offices in both London and Manchester, 23ES provides accessible legal representation across the North West and South East regions.
23 Essex Street Chambers is a leading barristers' practice based in London with an additional office in Manchester. The chambers comprises highly experienced barristers specialising in criminal law, regulatory matters, business and property disputes, and civil litigation across multiple practice areas.
The chambers serves a diverse clientele including individuals, corporations, professional bodies and public sector organisations requiring specialist advocacy and legal advice. They handle matters ranging from serious criminal cases and financial crime investigations to complex commercial disputes, employment law, insolvency and property matters.
What distinguishes 23ES is their recognised depth of expertise across interconnected practice areas. They are particularly noted for their strength in criminal work—described as handling "some of the most complex, high-profile and serious criminal cases"—combined with specialist capabilities in regulatory and professional disciplinary matters. Their barristers bring courteous, professional service backed by substantial courtroom experience.
The chambers has achieved multiple industry accolades, including recognition as a top-tier set by Chambers and Partners (2025) and Legal 500 (2026), and won Barristers' Chambers of the Year at the Manchester Legal Awards 2024. They offer direct access services, allowing clients to instruct barristers without solicitor intermediation, and maintain academic associates alongside their practising barristers.
With offices in both London and Manchester, 23ES provides accessible legal representation across the North West and South East regions.
Services offered
Criminal advocacyFinancial crime prosecution and defenceProfessional disciplinary representationCommercial litigationEmployment lawProperty disputesInsolvency mattersWillsprobate and trusts