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Paul Lewis KC
Position
Paul has appeared in over 200 homicide cases and in many major frauds. His practice also includes serious sexual offences, sports law and Health and Safety work. He recently successfully prosecuted a corporate manslaughter case in Liverpool Crown Court.
His criminal law cases include: R v Joel Smith (the Toni-Ann Byfield murder trial); R v Abu Hamza (the Kyra Ishaq trial); R v Osborne & ors (contract killing); R v Actie & ors (the Cardiff three murder trial); R v Beckford (the Birmingham riots triple murder case).
Career
Called 1981, Gray’s Inn; assistant recorder 1998; recorder 2000; QC 2001. Bencher of Gray’s Inn. Leader of the Wales and Chester Circuit; former chairman of Bar disciplinary tribunals.
Memberships
- Recorder
- Criminal Bar Association
- Leader of the Wales & Chester Circuit
- Chairman of Bar Disciplinary Tribunals
Education
Pontypridd Grammar School for Boys; Leicester University (LLB Hons).
Leisure
Paul’s interests include sport (particularly rugby,) music and travel.
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Wales and Chester Circuit > Crime (general and fraud)
(Leading Silks)Ranked: Tier 1Paul Lewis KC – Farrar’s Building ‘He is one of the leading criminal silks. He is meticulously prepared and an engaging and formidable advocate with an excellent legal mind.’