Clare Montgomery QC Biography

Published 13th March 2019

Clare Montgomery QC joined First 100 Years for a discussion about her life and career.

In 2016 Chambers & Partners described Clare Montgomery as ‘the most formidable member of the bar’. She is a highly respected barrister specialising in criminal, regulatory and fraud law, known for her work on legally and factually complex cases.

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