ABOUT US

Foundry Chambers provides advice and advocacy for individual and corporate clients and all prosecution agencies, local authorities and regulators across the full spectrum of the criminal law and in civil and regulatory matters involving allegations of financial wrongdoing, professional misconduct and tax litigation.  Our membership also includes established practitioners in the fields of extradition, public law and immigration. The range of work undertaken and specialist teams of barristers make Foundry Chambers a single port of call for clients looking for solutions to matters crossing different legal disciplines.

Members of Chambers act in many of the most challenging and high profile cases within its areas of practice. Ranked for many years as a leading set in both Chambers & Partner and the Legal 500, the set has been praised in guides to the profession as “a superior criminal set” and “a powerhouse for serious crime”.

Chambers is headed by Alexandra Healy KC.  It was founded in 1970 in Inner Temple by Sir Arthur Irvine QC PC, former Solicitor General and moved in 1994 to 9-12 Bell Yard, the address from which it took its name and operated successfully until June 2017 when the set moved to new, modern premises, taking the opportunity to re-launch with a new identity.

The new premises in Quality Court are situated in the middle of Chancery Lane at the centre of London’s legal district and provide Chambers with modern facilities and an ideal working environment.  Client conferences can be conducted in Chambers or via video-link.

Enquiries as to the availability of members should be directed to our experienced clerking team, headed by Angela May.

Awards and Rankings

‘A strong and well established set.’

Legal500Legal500 (2026)
‘Its clerking staff are efficient and friendly. The clerking service is flawless. They are always willing to assist and are very communicative.’
Chambers and Partners (2026)

‘Exceptional.  A leading set.’

Legal500Legal500 (2026)
‘The clerking team is approachable, professional and proactive. They are highly responsive to solicitor needs and work efficiently to coordinate matters.’
Chambers and Partners (2026)

‘The whole chambers is willing and extremely capable and have never let us down when cover is required.’

Legal500Legal500 (2026)
‘The clerks go above and beyond with their assistance and counsel are always a cut above the rest.’
Chambers and Partners (2026)

‘Foundry Chambers is a first-class chambers with incredibly talented advocates in abundance.’

Legal500Legal500 (2026)
‘highly skilled advocates, who consistently deliver persuasive and strategic representation in court.’
Chambers and Partners (2026)
‘The clerks are great. They are really helpful and quick to respond. Nothing is too much trouble, and they make everything run smoothly.’
Chambers and Partners (2026)
‘Foundry clerks go above and beyond.’
Chambers and Partners (2026)
‘The clerking team is highly efficient, professional and always responsive, providing seamless support at every stage of a matter. The clerks ensure that everything runs smoothly and promptly.’
Chambers and Partners (2026)
‘The clerks are approachable, professional and proactive. Highly responsive to solicitor needs and work efficiently to coordinate matters, ensuring seamless communication and support throughout a case.’
Chambers and Partners (2026)
‘The clerks are quick and effective.’
Chambers and Partners (2026)
‘exceptional depth of expertise in fraud work.’
Chambers and Partners (2026)
‘top rate barristers at every level of call.’
Chambers and Partners (2026)