Career
Adam quickly developed a significant practice within the Crown Court as soon as he was on his feet, establishing an excellent reputation throughout the circuits. He is known for providing clear, concise and effective advice for both lay and professional clients.
Practice Areas
Adam practices in the following areas:-
Crime;
Private Crime;
Court Martial;
Mediation; and
Regulatory.
He is also able to accept instructions on a Direct Access basis.
Crime
Adam regularly prosecutes (level 3 panel advocate) and defends in the Crown Court. He has successfully defended in a wide range of offences such as; serious assaults, robbery, drugs, burglary, firearm offences, public disorder, cases involving fatalities, conspiracies and sexual offences.
Whilst defending Adam has successfully dealt with a wide array of offences including those that require the utmost care and sensitivity. He has a reputation for being able to deal with the most complex issues with ease. He has had much success in various legal applications including complex abuse of process and dismissal applications.
As a prosecutor Adam has prosecuted represented and unrepresented defendants. He has successfully prosecuted a wide array of offences such as; assaults, drugs, robbery, theft, burglary, malicious communications and perverting the course of justice.
Adam is regularly instructed in POCA proceedings including full confiscation hearings. He also has extensive experience in dealing with defendants with mental health issues including fitness to plead, stand trial and disposal hearings.
He has been regularly praised for both his written and oral advocacy by Judges he has appeared before:-
“In all my time on the bench, this skeleton argument has been the most helpful written advocacy I have received”
High Court Judge sitting in the Crown Court
“I find Mr Williams to be an extremely capable advocate and it is a pleasure to have him frequently appear in my Court”
Resident Judge in the South Eastern Circuit
Private Crime
Adam regularly appears on behalf of privately paying defendants. His work ethic, sound legal judgment and approachability are just some of his attributes to be praised by both his lay and professional clients.
Adam is also regularly instructed on behalf of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). He has represented the RSPCA in all manner of cases ranging from trials in the Magistrates, to trials in the Crown Court including puppy farming conspiracy cases.
He also accepts instructions from local authorities and police forces to prosecute on their behalf. Adam is regularly instructed by the MET Police in all manner of civil applications in the Magistrates’ Court such as Football Banning Orders, Civil POCA, and Closure Orders.
Court Martial (Military Law)
Having served in the Royal Air Force Reserves (UAS) during his time at University, Adam has an in-depth knowledge of military life, operations and the Court Martial. Before joining Chambers Adam was the head of the military law department in a large firm of solicitors. Adam has a reputation for fighting for his client’s fearlessly and understanding the key differences in the consideration of the Court Martial compared to that of the Crown Court. Adam accepts instructions on both a private and legal aid (AFLAA) basis.
Mediation
Adam is a fully qualified mediator having completed his training with the London School of Mediation (LSM). He accepts instructions as a mediator in all areas.
Regulatory
Adam accepts instructions in all regulatory matters. Due to his close connections with Edge Hill University and the Centre for Sports Law research, Adam is keen to expand his practice further and accepts instructions in Sporting disciplinary hearings.
Direct Access
Adam can undertake instructions directly from members of the Public without the need for a solicitor under the Bar Direct Public Access scheme. However please be advised that once he has considered your case it may be that Adam will recommend that you nevertheless consider appointing a solicitor in the usual fashion which is in keeping with his duties. Adam can be instructed on a direct access basis for a wide range of cases such as but not limited to; advice on evidence including prospects at trial; advice on private prosecutions; and road traffic matters.
