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John Burton QC

1979 (QC 2010)

John practices as a Criminal Defence Barrister. His main practice is as a Leading Junior and in the last few years he has specialised in cases involving allegations of terrorism. He has acted as Leading Junior for Omar Brooks who was famous for his confrontation with John Reid, the then Home Secretary.

He was named "lawyer of the week" by the Times for his successful appeal in the case of SM, "the Lyrical Terrorist". John also acts as a leading Junior in cases of Murder, Attempted Murder, Serious Fraud, Money Laundering, Serious Sexual Offences and Serious Drug Offences. He also appears regularly in professional disciplinary cases and in civil actions against the police.

News

• 4 New QC's Appointed
  15 New Bridge Street is delighted to announce the appointment of David Aaronberg, Jon Whitfield, Joseph Giret and John Burton as Queen's Counsel. We congratulate them on their success!
  25 February 2010
• John Burton secures acquittal in attempted murder and wounding with intent case
  9 February 2010
• John Burton secures acquittal in child beating case
  15 January 2010
• Ten additional members of 15 New Bridge Street complete Public Access Training Course
  23 November 2009
• John Burton secures the acquittal of a defendant charged with large scale mortgage fraud
  16 November 2009
• Seminars
  12 October 2009
• John Burton completes the public access course and becomes registered with the Bar Council to conduct public access work
  30 September 2009
• John Burton secures apology, damages & costs in an action brought against a Chief Constable
  11 September 2009
• John Burton Secures Acquittal of Ms NA on Serious Firearms Charges
  Following a 3 month trial, John Burton secured the acquittal of Ms NA on a conspiracy to transfer firearms charge in which her brother was alleged to have organised the transaction from prison.
  10 February 2009
• John Burton addresses Parliaments' Joint Committee on Human Rights
  John Burton dealt with issues arising under the Terrorism Act 2006
  5 November 2008