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Paul Wakerley


Year of call: 1990


Practice Profile

I have been a tenant at 4KBW since completing pupilage here. I practice exclusively criminal law. My practice is nationwide.

I am briefed by a substantial number of instructing solicitors and also by prosecuting authorities. I have conducted trials ranging from a few days to several months encompassing all types of offences. I act as leading junior counsel and have also been led by Queen’s Counsel on a number of complex trials. I have also conducted VHCC trials.

Professional Courses

  • Human Rights Act
  • Criminal Justice Act
  • Proceeds of Crime Act
  • Serious Sexual Offences
  • Subscription to Criminal Law Week

Professional Memberships

  • Criminal Bar Association
  • South Eastern Circuit
  • Midland Circuit (formerly Midland & Oxford)
  • Thames Valley Bar Mess

Leisure Activities

  • Sport. Dining out.