James Mulholland KC is a highly rated trial advocate who has been involved in numerous trials of the utmost gravity, nationwide, throughout the last decade. He has vast experience in all areas of serious and complex crime, particularly, murder, manslaughter, international drugs operations and large-scale fraud.
He has also acted in numerous professional disciplinary matters with lay clients ranging from pharmacists to football clubs. He has been described as tactically very astute and compelling in front of jury or tribunal and rarely fails to secure a favourable result for those he represents.
He is a former Chair of the Criminal Bar Association. During his tenure, he was closely involved in the court recovery after the pandemic and also led negotiations on behalf of the criminal bar to the Bellamy Review which eventually resulted in a 15% increase in defence legal aid rates.
He has fought for improvements within the criminal justice system for many years.
James is ranked as a leading silk in The Legal 500.
James Mulholland QC is a specialist trial advocate who both defends and prosecutes nationwide with vast experience in all areas of serious and complex crime including murder, manslaughter, child sexual abuse and large scale fraud. He also acts in regulatory matters representing individuals and organisations in front of their disciplinary bodies. Many of his cases are widely reported in the media.
He has a particular interest in complex fraud having prosecuted for the Serious Fraud Office for many years and has considerable expertise in dealing with different types of fraudulent conduct within various industries. He has dealt with numerous Very High Cost Cases (VHCCs). He is also an expert on money laundering, financial restraint, asset forfeiture and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
He is recognised as being a formidable advocate whose legal knowledge, incisive cross-examination and powerful speeches guarantee the best prospect of success for every client.
Chair of the Criminal Bar Association 2020-21; Vice Chair Criminal Bar Association 2019-2020 Director of Education and Training for the Criminal Bar Association: 2013-2019 Lead Facilitator Vulnerable Witness Training Programme: 2016 International Commercial Arbitrator (Qual. CIArb): 2015 Head of 15NBS Chambers: 2012-2015 Recorder of the Crown Court since 2007 (authorised to deal with serious sexual offences)