39 Park Square is the longest-established barristers’ chambers on the North Eastern Circuit, with a continuous presence in Leeds since 1876. Specializing in both criminal and civil law, the set is distinguished by its deep-rooted heritage, proven track record, and a team of barristers who bring extensive and often multi-disciplinary experience to complex legal challenges.
The chambers pride themselves on a modern, client-focused approach, recognizing the specific contractual and reporting obligations of solicitor and insurer clients. Many members are former solicitors, providing unique insight into the needs of legal professionals. They serve a diverse clientele including individuals, businesses, and public bodies, and are committed to prompt, efficient, and effective case handling across both publicly funded and private instructions.
Services Offered
- Court Martial (specialist advice for civil offences and Armed Forces Act offences)
- Criminal Law (serious Crown Court offences, trading standards, food safety, protective orders)
- Family Law (all aspects, including Legal Aid and private work)
- Financial Services Law (civil and criminal expertise)
- Immigration (bail applications, asylum matters, visit visas, leave to remain appeals, advisory and drafting services)
- Personal Injury (acting for claimants and defendants in cases from modest to catastrophic injury)
- Public Access (direct instruction of barristers without a solicitor)
- Regulatory (health and safety, trade descriptions, animal welfare, disciplinary hearings)
Based in Leeds and serving clients locally and nationally, the chambers operates with a dedicated clerking team and maintains a strong presence across the Northern legal community, with barristers qualified to accept instructions through various funding avenues.
