Bernard Tetlow QC
Year of Call: 1984 BA LLM
Affiliations: Public Access Bar Assn
Appointments: The List of Lead Defence Counsel at The Special Tribunal for Lebanon in The Hague
Specialist Areas: General Crime, Serious Crime, Homicide, Serious Violent Offences, Firearms, Large Drugs Related Offences, Terrorism, Confiscation, Restraint & Asset Recovery Proceedings, Serious Fraud & White Collar Crime, MTIC Fraud , Commercial Crime, Money Laundering, DTI Offences, Regulatory & Compliance Work, Health & Safety, Miscarriages of Justice, Public Enquiries, Extradition, Appellate Work
Biography
Bernard Tetlow QC specialises in all aspects of serious crime. He has defended in many high profile cases of murder and serious crime. He has particular expertise in fraud and has defended in some of the largest MTIC, carousel and excise duty cases.
He has recently been admitted to the list of lead defence counsel at the Special Tribunal for Lebanon at The Hague.
He is committed to advocacy training and has taught at the Keble Advanced International Advocacy Course, The International Criminal Tribunal and in Tanzania.
He has the following areas of expertise:
Murder and other violent offences
Fraud
Asset confiscation
Serious organised crime
White collar crime
International Crime
Regulatory and Disciplinary
RECOMMENDATIONS
“ An extremely effective and persuasive advocate with both Judge and Jury”
“ A brilliant speech maker and powerful cross-examiner. You definitely want him on your side”
“ Very quick to see the key points in even the most complex of frauds”
“ A talented and fearless advocate”
“ Superb advocacy skills combined with a common sense approach and a down to earth nature”
“ Great with clients and a natural team leader”