Exchange Chambers

Exchange Chambers

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Steven Swift

Steven Swift

Exchange Chambers, North West

Work Department

Criminal

Position

Steven has over 25 years of experience practising in criminal law. Having completed his pupillage and joined Liverpool chambers, he has developed a common law practice with particular emphasis on criminal work. 

Steven has extensive experience of preparing and presenting cases at all levels of criminal courts. He has a diverse caseload, covering grave and complex cases that include murder and manslaughter, as well as armed robbery and serious offences of violence, rape and sexual offences (recent and non-recent), and importation and supplying of Class A and B drugs. He has also represented clients facing serious fraud matters, HMRC restraint hearings and Proceeds of Crime Act determinations.

Steven also undertakes professional regulatory work, appearing before the General Medical Council and Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Career

Called 1991, Inner Temple

Memberships

Criminal Bar Association

Education

Lancaster University: LLB Hons (1985-88). Inns of Court School of Law (1990-91). Liverpool John Moores University LLM (Legal Practice) 2015-date (Part Time)