Elroy Claxton

Elroy is a highly experienced defence specialist and is an established criminal practitioner.

He specialises in defending in serious criminal cases and also undertakes police tribunal work.

Elroy is regularly instructed in cases of fraud, murder, rape, drug offences, serious violence, proceeds of crime, kidnapping, firearm offences, armed robbery fraud and serious historical sex cases, financial crime and regulatory matters.

Throughout his career, Elroy has built a reputation on his analytical and thorough approach to the preparation of his cases.  During his career he is consistently recognised for his communication with lay clients.

His court craft and advocacy are built upon a clear working knowledge of the issues and tactics to be deployed in a particular case.

As a Leading Junior he is able to marshal complex paper heavy cases and liaise effectively with both Junior council and Solicitors to ensure that the case is prepared thoroughly and efficiently. Having conducted many ‘two counsel’ cases,’ he is well respected and trusted by solicitors to deliver the best for their clients.

Elroy is always calm under pressure, which enables him to develop positive relationships with lay and professional clients as part of a legal team.

Elroy is sensitive to issues and matters that arise. These qualities has allowed him to establish trustworthy relationships between himself and clients.

Elroy has been a Recorder since 1998.

Regularly instructed to defend on a direct access basis.