Adam joined Chambers in 2019 having previously been in-house Counsel for a large Solicitors firm based across the Midland, South East and Western circuits. Whilst there, Adam quickly developed a significant practice within the Crown Court, establishing a good reputation throughout the circuits. He is known for providing clear, concise and accurate advice for both lay and professional clients.
PRACTICE AREAS:
CRIME:
Adam regularly prosecutes (level 2 panel advocate) and defends in the Crown Court. He has successfully defended in a wide range of offences such as; serious assaults, robbery, drugs, burglary, firearm offences, public disorder and minor sexual offences.
As a prosecutor Adam has prosecuted represented and unrepresented defendants. He has successfully prosecuted a wide array of offences such as; assaults, drugs, robbery, theft, burglary, malicious communications and perverting the course of justice.
Adam is regularly instructed in POCA proceedings including full confiscation hearings. He also has extensive experience in dealing with defendants with mental health issues including fitness to plead, stand trial and disposal hearings.
He has been regularly praised for both his written and oral advocacy by Judges he has appeared before.
“In all my time on the bench, this skeleton argument has been the most helpful written advocacy I have received” High Court Judge sitting in the Crown Court
“I find Mr Williams to be an extremely capable advocate and it is a pleasure to have him frequently appear in my Court” Resident Judge in the South Eastern Circuit
PRIVATE CRIME
Adam regularly appears on behalf of privately paying defendants. His work ethic, sound legal judgment and approachability are just some of his attributes to be praised by both his lay and professional clients. He also accepts instructions from local authorities.
COURT MARTIAL
Having served in the Royal Air Force Reserves (UAS) during his time at University, Adam has an in-depth knowledge of military life, operations and the Court Martial. Before joining Chambers, Adam was the head of the military law department in a large firm of solicitors. Adam has a reputation for fighting for his client’s fearlessly and understanding the key differences in the consideration of the Court Martial compared to that of the Crown Court. Adam accepts instructions on both a private and legal aid (AFLAA) basis.
MEDIATION
Adam is a fully qualified mediator having completed his training with the London School of Mediation (LSM). He is a member of the Civil Mediation Council (CMC) and complies with their voluntary regulations, best practice and complaints procedure. Adam is currently registered on Clerksroom’s mediator database. His specialist mediator profile can be found here:- https://www.clerksroom.com/profile?type=mediators&fl=W&pid=2559
REGULATORY
Adam accepts instructions in all regulatory matters. Due to his close connections with Edge Hill University and the Centre for Sports Law research, Adam is keen to expand his practice further and accepts instructions in Sporting disciplinary hearings.
PERSONAL INJURY
Having previously been an in-house advocate for a specialist road traffic accident firm of Solicitors, Adam has experience in all manner of hearings and providing advice on quantum.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bar Professional Training Course, Nottingham Law School
- LLB Hons, Edge Hill University
- Accredited Mediator, London School of Mediation (LSM)
SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
- Paraded with the Queen’s Colour Squadron as part of a Guard of Honour for Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal family at the grand opening of the Bomber Command Memorial in London on the 28th June 2012;
- Livermore, City of Liverpool Citizenship Trophy (awarded to the best Officer on Squadron, LUAS)
- Volunteering Award from Edge Hill University.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Criminal Bar Association
- South Eastern Circuit
- Thames Valley Bar Mess
- Civil Mediation Council
- Inner Temple
- Guest Lecturer Edge Hill University
INTERESTS OUTSIDE WORK
Flying, Parachuting, Shooting, Theatre, Football, Climbing and Hill Walking with Ralph his rescue dog.