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Crime

James specialises in criminal law, both prosecuting and defending. He enjoys a busy Crown Court practice and has been involved in large-scale drugs conspiracies, firearms offences, serious organised crime and sexual offences. He is a Category 2 Prosecutor and has started to accept instructions in RASSO youth cases.

Since joining Chambers in August 2023, James has had some impressive results, including a successful appearance in the Court of Appeal which resulted in his client’s immediate release from prisons.

James has the ability to quickly grasp the real issues in a case. He has a down-to-earth approach with clients and provides detailed and considered advice, thinking through issues from all angles before deciding on a course of action. James is always thoroughly prepared which is evident in his advocacy.

• The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn
• The Northern Circuit
• The Criminal Bar Association

James read Law at Lancaster University and was called to the Bar by Lincoln’s Inn in 2021 after being awarded a Distinction in his Master’s Degree in Legal Practice. He completed pupillage at the Crown Prosecution Service in 2022.

• LLM, BPP University: Distinction
• Bar Training Course, BPP University: Very Competent
• LLB Law, University of Lancaster: 2.1