A committed and experienced advocate, Nick Barraclough is a barrister who specialises in criminal law and is a member of the Chambers of Andrew Trollope QC at 187 Fleet Street, one of London’s leading criminal barristers' chambers.

Nick Barraclough’s practice is wide ranging and extensive. He is a criminal lawyer with expertise in serious fraud and white collar crime, and has appeared in numerous murder trials. He is regularly instructed in cases involving rape and serious sexual allegations, all forms of serious organised crime, money laundering, drugs cases and serious offences against the person. He also undertakes advisory and review work, asset forfeiture and restraint, and disciplinary and regulatory work. He is increasingly sought to lead in serious cases, and has proved his ability to manage voluminous and complex cases which require a strategic overview.

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Nick Barraclough was called to the Bar in 1990, and has been recommended by the Chambers and Partners Guide to the Legal Profession as a 'leader in the field of criminal law' for three consecutive years. His areas of particular expertise are as follows:

White Collar Crime and Serious Fraud

Nick Barraclough developed his fraud practice at 187 Fleet Street which is renowned for its expertise in cases involving white collar crime and serious fraud. He has been involved in cases of money laundering, MTIC fraud, excise fraud, diversion fraud, long-firm fraud, benefit fraud, mortgage fraud and serious fraud prosecuted by the Serious Fraud Office.
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Murder

Nick Barraclough has defended in numerous murder trials, including gangland killings, a missing body murder, the abduction and killing of a young girl, and cases involving diminished responsibility.
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Drugs Offences

Nick Barraclough has conducted serious and complex drugs cases, including operations involving undercover police and test purchase officers, importations and large scale conspiracies.
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Sexual Offences

Nick Barraclough has extensive experience of dealing with these sensitive cases, including historic allegations. He regularly defends in rape and serious sexual assault cases.
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