Barrister at Law

Christopher van Hagen.

In House Counsel – Brooklyn Law

BA Westminster University (PCL)

Previous membership of the following Barristers chambers (London & Bournemouth)

1. Grays Inn London
2. 4 Kings Bench Walk, London (Joint head of Chambers)
3. 7 Bell Yard, London (Head of Chambers)
4. Kings Bench Bournemouth (Joint head of Chambers & Co Founder)

Learn more about Christopher van Hagen.

Chris worked with the director, Julian Hardy, for over 30 years as a specialist criminal advocate in many serious cases. Brooklyn Law are privileged that Chris has joined our team as in house counsel.

Chris was called to the Bar in 1980 and is a member of Middle Temple

After 35 years in practice Chris decided to take a break from Law to pursue a commercial career within the leisure industry.

Over the decades Chris practised as a specialist criminal advocate at the highest level in all aspects of serious crime, including violence, fraud, drugs and sexual offences

Chris exemplifies expert and forceful advocacy with persistent and compelling cross examination, making clear and plain complex issues that arise in trial and enable jurors to identify and resolve issues in favour of the defendant.

He returns to the law with a wealth of experience and the Brooklyn team welcome him back.

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

"Thank you for all your help. We were pleased with the outcome and it was nice to have a solicitor that was as helpful and always keeping in contact with us and was also there in court. Once again many thanks for your professionalism and we will not hesitate to recommend you."