The Chambers of Simon Draycott QC is a long-established set of barristers that provides high-quality advocacy and advice in the areas of criminal and civil law. Members have extensive experience in their respective practice areas and can also draw upon the knowledge of other barristers in cases involving complex or esoteric aspects of law.
Chambers was first established in 1949 by Anthony Cripps QC and was located in 1 Harcourt Buildings, Temple. Anthony Cripps QC continued as Head of Chambers for over 35 years, handing over the reins to Seddon Cripps in the 1980s. In over six decades, there have only been six Heads of Chambers and three Senior Clerks.
After just short of 60 years in the Temple, Chambers moved to new and fully modernised premises at 5 St Andrews Hill. At 5 St Andrews Hill the tradition of service that has characterised this set of barrister is being brought into the 21st Century.
Chambers occupies an historic site on Ireland Yard, where William Shakespeare bought his London home. It is a 2 minute walk from both St Paul's and Blackfriars. Shakespeare paid £140 for the gatehouse which a deed of conveyance for the property states was "...now or late being in the tenure or occupancy of one William Ireland... abutting upon a street leading down to Puddle Wharf on the east part, right against the Kings Majesties Wardrobe".
The King's Wardrobe was a department of the royal household and is still remembered in nearby Wardrobe Place and in the name of the church of St. Andrew's by the Wardrobe. In the Victorian era, a furrier's warehouse was built on the site. Chambers purchased this building and invested rather more than £140 in order to fully refurbish the interior to a high standard which is specifically designed to cater for the requirements of 21st century litigation.
Chambers features the latest in resources, including seminar facilities & video conferencing. Traditional values now combine with a modern approach and 5 St. Andrew's Hill looks forward to continuing to offer first rate legal services.
Chambers' new residence is conveniently located in the heart of the City, just a few minutes' walk away from the Old Bailey and the Royal Courts of Justice
"Responsive Service and Results Orientated Representation"
At 5 St Andrews Hill we always seek to provide an individual service for our clients. We are committed to ensuring a close relationship exists between the clients and their barrister. This involves a strong working relationship between clerks and barristers to ensure that high-quality legal advice and representation is always matched with highly efficient communication and administration. Those relying on 5 St. Andrew's Hill for representation will have the assurance that their cases are being covered by experienced, skilful and responsive barristers.
Our barristers appear in all areas of law and at all locations of the legal profession, whether it be Crown, Magistrates, County Courts to Tribunal and Disciplinary proceedings. Chambers regularly appears in the Criminal Court of Appeal, Queen's Bench, Chancery and Civil Divisions of the High Court and also the Supreme Court.
