Professional Profile

Peter Moulson KC is a highly experienced criminal silk with a national reputation for handling the most serious and complex criminal cases. Throughout his career, he has been instructed in lengthy, high-profile murder and manslaughter trials, including joint-enterprise cases, firearms killings, knife crime, and matters involving complex medical and forensic causation. While he began his practice prosecuting serious crime, over the past six to seven years Peter has been increasingly instructed by the defence, particularly in cases where the stakes could not be higher.

Renowned for his calm authority and outstanding jury advocacy, Peter has an exceptional manner with clients from all backgrounds, including professional and privately funded defendants. He is recognised for his ability to analyse and present complex evidence with clarity and force, including intricate telephone and electronic attribution evidence. His standing at the Bar is reflected in his consistent Tier One ranking for Crime (Silk) in The Legal 500. In addition to his casework, Peter is an accredited advocacy trainer and has delivered specialist courses on disclosure practice both domestically and internationally.