Danny Robinson QC

Practice Profile

Danny Robinson is a Criminal and Regulatory barrister renowned for his expertise in cases of Serious Fraud, Homicide, Sexual Offending and all forms of Organised Crime.

Before his appointment as Queen’s Counsel in 2019, Danny was one of the pre-eminent juniors at the criminal Bar. He is a talented trial advocate who combines excellent judgment with a clear focus on the important issues in a case. He is frequently instructed in homicide cases at the Central Criminal Court and elsewhere, often involving gang murders.

His practise takes in all aspects of serious and organised crime, with an emphasis on fraud, money laundering and confiscation. He has particular expertise in cases involving RIPA, PII and disclosure issues. He has vast experience in prosecuting and defending cases of serious sexual misconduct. He has been described as “a first class advocate, with a real cutting edge. Bags of charm but utterly ruthless.”

Danny is a member of the Bar Council’s Ethics Committee, and of the Money Laundering Working Group.

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Appointments

• Queen’s Counsel 2019
• Bar Council’s Ethics Committee
• Money Laundering Working Group

• R v C [Chelmsford] 2022

  Defendng in multi-handed murder

  Danny Robinson QC lead Nick Robinson on a multi-handed murder of a woman who died from head injuries, following a fight. During the lengthy trial, the Judge decided there was not enough evidence for our client to be charged with murder or manslaughter. C was found guilty of ABH and sentenced to 6 months. Counsel was instructed by Martin Tracy of Brooklyn Law Solicitors.

• R v S [CCC] 2021

  Murder in workplace - diminished responsibility

  Danny Robinson QC successfully prosecuted a man who murdered the foreman of a site on which they worked together.  The defendant argued diminished responsibility based on his psychiatric state, however this was dismissed by the jury. S was handed the life sentence with a minimum term of 22 years.

• R v F [Preston Crown Court] 2021

  Defending in a domestic murder

  Danny Robinson QC was instructed to defend an individual charged with murder, after a man was found dead at a home in Lancashire. F was jailed for nine years and nine months for manslaughter. Counsel was instructed by Martin Hilson of Barrett Nelligan Solicitors.

• R v T [Hove Crown Court] 2021

  Defending in a baby-shaking murder

  Danny Robinson QC successfully defended T in a 6 week baby-shaking murder trial at Hove Crown Court. T was acquitted of murder, but was alternatively found guilty of allowing the death of a child. She was sentenced to 2 years and 9 months’ imprisonment. Counsel was instructed by Berry & Lamberts Solicitors. 

• R v B-L & J [CCC] 2020

  Shooting of drug dealer

  Danny Robinson QC lead Jonathan Polnay in the prosecution of two individuals, charged with the murder of a drug dealer. At the time of the murder, police discovered drugs concealed by the victim’s car. The victim was a delivery driver who was found with a gun shot wound to the head.

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Notable Cases

• R v. Mahmood & Smith - “The Fake Sheikh Trial” [C.C.C] 2016

  Trial of the "Fake Sheikh"

  Sarah Forshaw QC leading Danny Robinson were instructed by the CPS in the successful prosecution of the 'Fake Sheikh' and his driver for perverting the course of justice surrounding the 2013 failed prosecution of popstar Tulisa Contostavlos.

  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3819690/Fake-Sheikh-Mazher-Mahmood-guilty-Tulisa-cocaine-sting-trial.html