Rhodri James > 23ES > London, England > Lawyer Profile
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1 Gray\'s Inn Square
WC1R 5AA
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Rhodri James
Position
Over the last year, Rhodri has acted in the following trials; attempted murder, advanced fee fraud, rape, a VAT fraud and GBH with intent. The client has been acquitted on each occasion.
In the VAT fraud, heard at Woolwich Crown, after a trial lasting eight weeks, Rhodri’s client was unanimously acquitted. It was the first time that he had acted as leading junior. In a note written to Rhodri after the trial, the trial judge said the following: “In the best tradition of the Bar you put up a sterling flight for your client and deserved the result”.
After the GBH with intent trial, heard at Snaresbrook Crown, following the client’s unanimous acquittal, his (experienced) solicitor, who had been present through much of the case, described the result as unbelievable and one of the best of his career. In an ensuing email to Rhodri, he added: “Thank you again for your work on this, it was an incredible result and it came from your advocacy”
In the coming months, Rhodri will defend in two huge cases. A “copy-cat website” fraud in Teesside Crown and a conspiracy to rob at The Bailey.
Career
Called 2002; Inner Temple.
Education
Bassaleg Comprehensive School; University of Wales, Cardiff.
Leisure
Rugby fan; spending time with young family.
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > South Eastern Circuit > Crime (general and fraud)
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 3Rhodri James –23ES ‘Rhodri always takes on the heavy lifting of defence case preparation which makes him very attractive to instruct from a solicitor’s perspective. There is no case which is too serious or too complex for Rhodri to handle.’