We are delighted to announce that Jose Olivares-Chandler has been shortlisted as Crime and Extradition Junior of the Year at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025.
Jose Olivares-Chandler has been ranked in the Legal 500 since 2016 and is ranked as a Tier 2 leading barrister in crime at the London Bar and also ranked in Chambers and Partners in crime. He defends and prosecutes in criminal cases involving the most serious allegations including offences of violence, sexual offences, firearms offences, drugs offences, fraud and confiscation proceedings.
5 St Andrew's Hill has been nominated in 5 categories at the Awards. The Legal 500 UK Bar Awards will take place on 24 September 2025, at the Park Plaza Hotel, Westminster Bridge.
Jose Olivares-Chandler has been ranked in the Legal 500 since 2016 and is ranked as a Tier 2 leading barrister in crime at the London Bar. Jose is also ranked in Chambers and Partners as a Band 4 leading individual in crime at the London Bar. He defends and prosecutes in criminal cases involving the most serious allegations including offences of violence, sexual offences (including rapes and sex trafficking), firearms offences, drugs offences, fraud and confiscation proceedings.
Jose is Duty accredited and a Grade 3 prosecutor on the Advocate Rape Panel. He is an expert trial advocate who goes the extra mile for his clients. He is particularly well regarded by both defence firms and the CPS for his representation in serious and high-profile sexual offence trials.
