Joss Ticehurst

Criminal Barrister

Year of Call
2006

joss.ticehurst@walnuthouse.co.uk

Criminal Law

Overview

Joss Ticehurst is instructed to defend and prosecute in cases involving the most serious criminal offences in the Crown Court, particularly those relating to allegations of rape, attempted murder, multi-defendant cases involving drugs and murder, and multi-defendant cases of fraud and drug conspiracies.

Joss is a Category 4 Prosecutor and is on the Rape and Serious Sexual Abuse Panel for the CPS. He has significant experience in Prosecuting and Defending in cases demanding sensitivity due to the age of the Defendant or Complainant, or the surrounding media interest in the case.

R v S (2015)
Prosecuting in a multi-victim case for offences of rape. One victim was 7 years old at the time of giving evidence at trial.

R v B (2017)
Prosecuting case of serious sexual offences committed by a father on his daughter. The victim was aged 4 years at the time of the offending and was 7 years old when giving evidence at trial.

R v J (2016)
Defending in case of offences of rape in which the Defendant was considered vulnerable due to a head-injury.

R v J (2017)
Defending in a case of historical sexual offences against children from when they were in a Local Authority funded boarding environment.

R v S (2014)
Defending as Led junior in multi-defendant murder case arising out of a drug taxing.

R v M (2017)
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Serious Sexual Offences

Overview

Joss Ticehurst has significant experience in Defending and Prosecuting cases involving allegations of Sexual Offences. Joss has particular experience in cases involving young and vulnerable complainants.

R v B (2017)
Prosecuting in a case in which the Defendant had committed serious sexual abuse upon his 4-year-old daughter. The child witness was only 7 years old at the time that she gave evidence during the trial.

R v J (2017)
Defending in a case of historical sexual offences against children from when they were in a Local Authority funded boarding environment.

R v W & another (2015)
Led Junior in multi-victim rape and multi-defendant rape case.

R v C (2015)
Court of Appeal. Convictions for allegations of sexual offences committed against 3 family members successfully quashed in Court of Appeal.

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Murder, Manslaughter and Non-fatal Violence

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Joss has been led in many cases of murder for both the Prosecution and Defence. He is instructed to prosecute and defendant in cases of Attempted Murder and those involving allegations of inflicting Grievous Bodily Harm.

R v S & Others (2014).
Led Junior Defending in a multi-handed murder arising out of a drug “taxing”.

R v M & Others (2017).
Led junior Defending in a multi-handed conspiracy to murder.

R v O (2017).
Prosecuting an Attempted Murder following a series of incidents of Arson.

R v H (2012).
Court of Appeal Led-junior in case of Murder where Defendant was Prosecuted for offence of murder following a previous conviction for non-fatal violence against the same victim who subsequently died.

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Driving Deaths and Motor Manslaughter

Overview

Joss is instructed to represent those accused of causing death by Careless or Dangerous Driving and also to represent the Prosecution in such cases.

R v G (2016)
Defending a man accused of Causing Death by Careless Driving.

R v B (2016).
Prosecuting in a case of Causing Death by careless driving whilst unfit through Drugs.

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Fraud, Commercial Crime, Confiscation and other Dishonesty Offences

Overview

Joss is instructed in complex cases involving offences of Fraud and offences committed against HMRC. He is instructed by both the Complex Crime Unit and the Specialist Fraud Division of the CPS. Joss’ work includes disputed Confiscation hearings.

R v T and Others (2017).
Prosecuting a multi-defendant conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

R v W (2015).
Defending in multi-defendant conspiracy to Commit Misconduct in Public Office. The case involved allegations of defendants de-frauding the Local Authority of, in excess, £800,000.

R v H (2014).
Prosecuting for the Specialist Fraud Division of the CPS in a case involving frauds being committed upon HMRC.

R v D & Others (2017).
Defending in multi-defendant case for allegations of kidnap and aggravated burglary.

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Corporate Manslaughter, Health and Safety and Regulatory Offences

Overview

Joss Ticehurst is involved in Prosecuting cases for the Local Authority and Responding in Appeals heard in the Crown Court.

R v M & Others (2016).
Defending as Led junior for offences of conspiracy to falsely imprison residents of a Care Home and associated Health and Safety offences.

R v K (2014).
Prosecution in the Crown Court for the removal of trees which were subject to Tree Preservation Orders.

R v S (2012)
Responding on behalf of Local Authority in case arising out of the refusal to “renew” a Hackney carriage licence and representing the Local Authority in the Divisional Court.

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Drugs offences

Overview

Joss Ticehurst is regularly involved in cases involving the supply of drugs and conspiracies involving drugs.

R v D (2017).
Defending in case involving multi-defendants in allegations of a significant conspiracy of drug supply cannabis into the West Country.

R v H (2017).
Prosecuting for offences of drug supply. The initial police investigation arising as a consequence of the death of a user of the drugs supplied by the Defendant.

R v M (2017).
Defending in case involving multi-defendants in a conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

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General Violence against the person

Overview

Joss Ticehurst has extensive experience in cases of the most serious violence and public disorder.

R v Y (2016).
Defending in case in which victim was stabbed and beaten repeatedly. The Defendant also faced an allegation of Attempted Murder.

R v K & K (2016).
Prosecuting in a case in which the victim was stabbed numerous times by family members.

R v Q (2015).
Defending in multi-defendant case in which Defendant was accused of being involved in a Violent Disorder.

R v C (2017).
Prosecuting case of Coercive and Controlling Behaviour within the context of a marriage.

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Parole Board, Prison Adjudications, Inquests and Enquiries and Police Disciplinary

Overview

Joss Ticehurst has represented those involved in Parole Board hearings and at Police Disciplinary hearings.

R v O.
Representation of police officer at Police Disciplinary hearing.

R v B.
Representation of “lifer” at Parole Board hearing. Following the hearing the client was recommended to be moved to “open” conditions.

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Biographical and Other Information

Ticehurst
Joss Ticehurst originally trained and qualified as a Solicitor with Osborne Clarke Solicitors. Joss qualified into the Pension and Shares department.
Member
Member of Criminal Bar Association. In addition to his work in the UK, Joss has co-ordinated research into the state of pre-trial detention in Rwanda and has produced reports and presentations to NGOs in Rwanda and to the Government of Rwanda.
Philosophy
BA in Philosophy at University College, London.
Graduate
Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course at University of the West of England.

Criminal Law team members

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Lee Bremridge

Year Of Call : 2003; Head of Chambers

Lee Bremridge is Head of Chambers at Walnut House and a criminal barrister experienced in all areas of complex and serious crime. Lee is known for dealing with serious cases, defending and prosecuting in equal measure.

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Simon Laws KC

Year Of Call : 1991

In May 2021, Simon Laws KC was instructed to represent the victims in a trial in The Hague in which the former President of Kosovo and three others are being tried for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

The proceedings are ongoing and Mr Laws is therefore currently unable to accept other instructions.

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Paul Cavin KC

Year Of Call : 1995; Door Tenant

Paul is a Door Tenant of Walnut House, with family connections to the South West. He is also Head of Chambers at 2 Harcourt Buildings in London. Paul specialises in homicide, fraud, corporate crime – particularly bribery and corruption but also money laundering, cyber crime, and proceeds of crime.
He is regularly instructed by the CPS and the SFO and was on the Attorney General’s Criminal List for many years. Before his call to the bar he trained as a solicitor at a city firm (where he gained experience in all aspects of commercial law before qualifying in the commercial litigation/fraud group). He is a member of the Private Prosecutors’ Association and the Fraud Lawyers Association.

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Adrian Chaplin

Year Of Call : 1990

Adrian is a highly effective and sought-after advocate with extensive experience of heavy-weight and sensitive cases before a broad range of courts and tribunals.
He advises in criminal, misconduct, regulatory and coroner’s court work. He is experienced in appeal cases and judicial review.

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Simon Burns

Year Of Call : 1992

Simon Burns is a specialist in criminal law undertaking prosecution and defence work.

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Peter Coombe

Year Of Call : 1993

Peter is regularly instructed in cases of murder, manslaughter, attempted murder and other cases of serious violence.

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Heather Hope

Year Of Call : 1993

Heather was called in 1993 and after having practiced in a leading criminal set in London for 22yrs, moved to the South West in 2015. Heather has prosecuted and defended in large-scale drug cases, gang violence and firearms cases along with rape and serious sexual offences. Heather has also defended and prosecuted as a led junior in murder trials at the Central Criminal Court and as leading junior counsel in numerous trials more recently. Grade 4 and RASSO panel Counsel.

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Mary McCarthy

Year Of Call : 1994

Mary is regularly instructed in cases of murder, manslaughter, attempted murder, rape and fraud.

“She’s an extremely good advocate, brilliant at cross-examination and very good tactically; she knows how to destroy the opposition.”
Chambers and Partners 2018

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Kelly Scrivener

Year Of Call : 2001

Kelly appears for both the Prosecution and Defence in all matters before the Crown Court and the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division).

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Bathsheba Cassel

Year Of Call : 2005

Bathsheba is a criminal barrister with a wealth of experience across all areas of complex and serious crime.

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Joss Ticehurst

Year Of Call : 2006

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Dan Pawson-Pounds

Year Of Call : 2007; Head of Crime / Deputy HoC

Dan has wide experience in all aspects of criminal law, quasi-criminal regulatory law, corporate investigations and international war crimes. He specialises in business crime, criminal law, terrorism and private prosecutions, both in court and in an advisory role.

Legal 500 2025 – Leading Junior Tier 1
Chambers & Partners 2025 – Band 3
Recorder (Crown Court) 2023

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Will Parkhill

Year Of Call : 2015

Defends serious crime.

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Brian FitzHerbert

Year Of Call : 2008

Brian prosecutes and defends in all areas of criminal law. His practice encompasses murder, manslaughter, sexual offences, serious violence and organised crime. He is a Grade Four advocate on the Crown Prosecution Service Advocate Panel and is also on the RASSO and Serious Crime Panels.

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Felicity Payne

Year Of Call : 2010

Felicity is a common law barrister with an established and varied practice in all aspects of criminal and civil law. Felicity is thorough, practical and robust in her approach, whilst remaining personable.

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Frederick Hookway

Year Of Call : 2011 (Door Tenant)

Frederick is a door tenant at Walnut House and lives in the South West. We are happy to accept instructions on his behalf for any matters that are relevant to the Western Circuit. His main Chambers is 5 King’s Bench Walk in London and his full profile can be found through their site.

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Evie Dean

Year Of Call : 2019

Evie accepts instructions in both criminal and family law. She regularly appears in the Crown and Magistrates’ Courts where she prosecutes and defends in all stages of proceedings. She also acts for parents in both private and care proceedings from application stage through to contested interim and final hearings.

Since joining Walnut House after successfully completing a twelve-month pupillage in chambers, Evie has continued to enjoy a busy and varied practice. She has been complimented on her pragmatic and personable manner with her clients.

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Zoe Kuyken

Year Of Call : 2021

Zoe joined chambers after successfully completing a 12 month pupillage in 2022.

Zoe accepts instructions in criminal and family law.

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Azzam Bhatti

Year Of Call : 2017

Azzam has a mixed Civil, Criminal and Family practice at Walnut House.

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Lee Bremridge (2003; Head of Chambers)
Simon Laws KC (1991)
Paul Cavin KC (1995; Door Tenant)
Adrian Chaplin (1990)
Simon Burns (1992)
Peter Coombe (1993)
Heather Hope (1993)
Mary McCarthy (1994)
Kelly Scrivener (2001)
Bathsheba Cassel (2005)
Joss Ticehurst (2006)
Dan Pawson-Pounds (2007; Head of Crime / Deputy HoC)
Will Parkhill (2015)
Brian FitzHerbert (2008)
Felicity Payne (2010)
Frederick Hookway (2011 (Door Tenant))
Evie Dean (2019)
Zoe Kuyken (2021)
Azzam Bhatti (2017)