Practice Overview
Peter Murphy QC is regularly instructed by both prosecution and defence in cases of the utmost severity, including fraud (VHCC), murder and serious sexual offences (including offences involving children).
The Legal 500 2006 and 2007 described him as a "serious fraud specialist", While Chambers & Partners Guide to the Legal Profession recommends him in 2007 for his "'winning ways with everyone from judge to lay client".
Recommendations
"Peter Murphy QC focuses on serious fraud, sexual offence and murder cases. He recently acted for the defence in a major police corruption trial" (Chambers UK 2013)
"Peter Murphy QC prosecutes and defends very serious criminal cases".
(Legal 500, 2012)
"...an advocate of some stature".
(Chambers UK 2009)
"...a great way with clients - not only is he likeable but he has an effective courtroom manner as well".
(Chambers UK 2008)
"...handles both fraud and heavy crime with aplomb".
(Legal 500 2008)