Philip Mahoney > GT Stewart Limited > Leeds, England > Lawyer Profile

GT Stewart Limited
SUITE E1 JOSEPH’S WELL,
HANOVER WALK
LEEDS
LS3 1AB
England
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Work Department

Criminal Defence

Position

Assistant Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate

Career

Phil Mahoney joined GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates in 2016 after practising for many years in the south of England. He is a Higher Rights Advocate and Duty Solicitor with over 20 years experience in criminal defence work. He has represented clients in cases ranging from motoring offences to murder, in the Magistrates, Crown Court and the Court of Appeal. He brings with him a philosophy of careful preparation and thorough advocacy to every case.

A diligent and thoughtful advocate with a detailed knowledge of the law, he has dedicated almost his entire working life to legally aided criminal defence work, with particular experience in representing clients accused of serious violence or drug offences and clients with psychiatric and psychological challenges.

He acts as a mentor for newly qualified solicitors, solicitor advocates and trainee solicitors who want to specialise in representing clients in the Crown Court as advocates.

Client Feedback

• “GT Stewart is the most amazing and reliable company, both Phil Mahoney and Patricia walker are patient, fair, caring but most of all very intelligent! They go above and beyond. I highly recommend. We appreciate everything. In GT Stewart we trust”.

Education

BA Law & Criminology
Diploma in Legal Practice
Police Station Qualification
Qualified Duty Solicitor
Qualified Higher Rights Advocate
Law Society Qualification in the examination of vulnerable witnesses

Lawyer Rankings

Yorkshire and the Humber > Crime, fraud and licensing > General crime and fraud

GT Stewart Limited covers a broad range of criminal law, providing support from the police station to the Court of Appeal, with further expertise in prison law and extradition. Youth crime is a key area of strength for the team. Patricia Walker leads and is praised for the ‘first class service’ she provides in relation to a variety of serious offences. Higher rights advocate and duty solicitor Philip Mahoney has particular expertise in matters relating to serious violence and drug offences. Leigh Nisbet joined the department in July 2023 from London firm TV Edwards Solicitors LLP.