Fiona McNeill joins Exchange Chambers

July 11, 2018

Exchange Chambers has welcomed experienced criminal barrister Fiona McNeill as a new member.

Fiona, who was called to the Bar in 1992, joins from Chavasse Court Chambers in Liverpool.

She is an experienced advocate specialising in criminal work for the defence and prosecution. With a wide ranging criminal practice, Fiona is regularly instructed to prosecute and defend in cases involving sexual offences, serious violence and drugs. She is also a Accredited Advocacy Trainer.

Fiona is always thorough in her preparation and is noted for her ability to deal with cases in a practical yet sensitive and compassionate manner.

Commenting on her decision to join Exchange Chambers, Fiona McNeill said:

“Exchange Chambers’ criminal department is recognised as one of the largest and most successful in the country.  I am looking forward to further developing my practice at such a dynamic, forward-looking Chambers.”

Said Tom Handley, Chief Executive at Exchange Chambers:

“Fiona is a highly regarded criminal barrister with a strong practice on the Northern Circuit.

“She is a natural fit for our criminal department and we are delighted to welcome her to Chambers.”

She will join Exchange Chambers’ criminal department which now has over eighty members prosecuting and defending at all levels.