GT Stewart Limited

Criminal Defence

Assistant Solicitor and Higher Court Advocate

Phil Mahoney joined GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates in 2016 after practising for many years in the south of England. He is a Higher Rights Advocate and Duty Solicitor with over 20 years experience in criminal defence work. He has represented clients in cases ranging from motoring offences to murder, in the Magistrates, Crown Court and the Court of Appeal. He brings with him a philosophy of careful preparation and thorough advocacy to every case.

A diligent and thoughtful advocate with a detailed knowledge of the law, he has dedicated almost his entire working life to legally aided criminal defence work, with particular experience in representing clients accused of serious violence or drug offences and clients with psychiatric and psychological challenges.

He acts as a mentor for newly qualified solicitors, solicitor advocates and trainee solicitors who want to specialise in representing clients in the Crown Court as advocates.

Client Feedback

• “GT Stewart is the most amazing and reliable company, both Phil Mahoney and Patricia walker are patient, fair, caring but most of all very intelligent! They go above and beyond. I highly recommend. We appreciate everything. In GT Stewart we trust”.

BA Law & Criminology Diploma in Legal Practice Police Station Qualification Qualified Duty Solicitor Qualified Higher Rights Advocate Law Society Qualification in the examination of vulnerable witnesses