James Paterson

Having joined chambers after the successful completion of a specialist criminal pupillage under the supervision of Mr Christopher Hudson, James has developed a very busy practice which incorporates both Criminal and Civil work. His Criminal practice incorporates all areas and he is regularly instructed on Magistrates and Crown Court work for both the prosecution and defence. In 2011, James was appointed Acting Crown Counsel for the Attorney General of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia & The South Sandwich Islands territory. This entailed prosecuting all crime in the jurisdiction as well as acting in a general advisory role to the Falkland Islands’ government in legislative matters. James has recently been commissioned by the Nursing & Midwifery Council to advise on charging and evidence in respect of fitness to practice hearings involving the misconduct, lack of competency and health of Registrants. James’s civil practice includes personal injury and fraud.

King Edward’s School, Birmingham; BA Hons (DUNELM) (2007 Geography with French and Spanish – Upper Second Class); Manchester Metropolitan University (2009 GDL Commendation; 2010 BVC very competent).