Barristers

Adam Kirke

Adam Kirke

9BR Chambers, London

Position

Adam has a busy practice prosecuting and defending in the Crown Court. He has been described by clients as “absolutely brilliant” and “extremely professional and knowledgeable”. Equally, his submissions have been described by the court as “skilfully structured and carefully crafted”.

Background and Expertise

Adam has appeared in various trials across the criminal spectrum including offences of kidnap; drugs supply; robbery; GBH; domestic violence and burglary. He has also appeared in various ancillary order applications (in both Criminal and Civil contexts) such as Criminal Behaviour Orders; Sexual Harm Prevention Orders; Football Banning Orders and restraining orders.

Having previously worked as an Investigator for the Serious Fraud Office, Adam also maintains a keen interest to develop his financial and white-collar crime practice. At the SFO, Adam investigated a number of cases of domestic and international complex fraud, bribery and corruption.

This included interviewing suspects and witnesses under PACE 1984 and S2 CJA 1987, reviewing financial records and attending property searches with the police. Whilst at the SFO he was awarded an official commendation from the Director of the SFO for his outstanding contribution.

In 2022, Adam was also seconded to a top-tier law firm in their business crime department predominantly advising on financial sanctions.

Adam achieved a first-class honours Law degree from Bournemouth University in 2015. During his university placement he acted as a Crown Court paralegal for the Crown Prosecution Service where he managed a monthly case load and attended court daily. In this role he was nominated for Placement of the Year for outstanding achievement by exceeding expectations.

Adam is currently a Grade 2 Prosecutor and regularly accepts both prosecution and defence work. He also regularly appears as a case presenter on behalf of Social Work England, and the General Medical Council. Adam is also the Lead Legal Consultant for Training For Success.

Career

Called 2018

CPS Panel (Grade 2)

CPS Fraud Panel (Grade 2)

Memberships

The Criminal Bar Association

Young Legal Aid Lawyers Association

Young Fraud Lawyers Association

The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn

Education

LLB Law, Bournemouth University, 2015 (First Class)

BPTC, University of Law, 2018 (Very Competent)

Provosts Award for Excellence (2016)

ICA Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering, 2020 (Distinction)