James Halliday

James Halliday accepted tenancy in January 2023 after successfully completing a 3rd six pupillage. During that time, he was supervised by James Bloomer and Flora Page.

James undertakes all work, both Prosecution and Defence, in the Magistrates’, Youth and Crown Court. He is keen to explore all areas of expertise which Chambers practices in and has begun to develop a practice in professional disciplinary work; he was recently instructed in five-week fitness to practice hearing on behalf of a registrant at the NMC. He has a special interest in cases with challenging scientific elements having read chemistry at university.

Prior to commencing pupillage James was a paralegal at a busy defence practice, during which he assisted on a notable two handed murder trial which received national media attention. Prior to this he worked as an assistant to a barrister specialising in criminal and sports law.