Fenners Chambers Welcomes Nathan Rasiah KC as Door Tenant

by Admin | Chambers, Criminal Law

We are delighted to share that Nathan Rasiah KC has joined Fenners Chambers as a door tenant.

Called to the Bar in 2007 and taking silk in 2022, Nathan brings a formidable reputation to Fenners, practising independently at 23ES (23 Essex Street) in London, where he continues to build on a distinguished career in criminal law.

He handles both defence and prosecution work, with a broad and deep experience in high-profile and complex criminal matters, including homicide, sexual offences and organised crime. A notable recent case includes his role in the successful prosecution, alongside John Price KC, of James Watson for the murder of 6-year-old Rikki Neave – one of the most publicised criminal trials of recent years.

Legal directories consistently recognise Nathan as “an exceptional advocate,” “calm under pressure,” and “fantastic on his feet.”

Nathan frequently appears in the Court of Appeal, and is available to advise on criminal appeals and miscarriages of justice. He has experience of advising and representing individual and corporate clients in relation to criminal, regulatory and disciplinary investigations and coroners’ inquests. He is also authorised to accept direct instructions from clients under the Bar Council’s Public Access Scheme.

Nathan has shared, “Fenners has a fantastic reputation, and I am delighted to be joining such a well-regarded and friendly local set.”

We welcome Nathan Rasiah KC to Fenners Chambers and look forward to the exceptional insight, advocacy, and experience he brings to our community!

Samantha Marsh Secures Successes in Defence and Prosecution – with Strong RASSO Outcomes

by Admin | Chambers, Criminal Law

Samantha Marsh has had a busy and productive period in court, securing notable results on both sides of the criminal bar – with a growing run of successes in rape and serious sexual offence (RASSO) cases.

On the prosecution side, Samantha secured a conviction in a three-day burglary trial at Peterborough Crown Court, with the defendant sentenced to the mandatory minimum.

Defending, she achieved an acquittal after a challenging five-day rape trial at Huntingdon Crown Court instructed by Devas Keogh James solicitors.  This was followed by a successful defence in a two-day burglary trial at Peterborough Crown Court, which also resulted in an acquittal instructed by Hunt and Coombs solicitors.

More recently, instructed by Credence Law, Samantha acted as defence counsel in a RASSO case involving two minors. The matter raised complex admissibility issues which, following careful preparation and robust defence advocacy, led to the case being dismissed.

In her latest trial, Samantha defended a two-day sexual assault case at Cambridge Crown Court. The Defendant, a taxi driver, was acquitted by the jury after discrepancies in the complainant’s account were brought to light in cross-examination.

Taken together, these outcomes reflect Samantha’s expanding RASSO practice and a strong recent success rate in sexual offence trials. They also demonstrate her meticulous preparation and clear, sensitive advocacy — ensuring robust representation and fairness throughout the trial process.