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Crime - North Eastern (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Adam Birkby's practice encompasses the full range of serious criminal matters. He is regularly instructed in heavyweight crime such as homicide, drugs and sexual offences. He also boasts significant experience in dealing with young clients and defendants with mental health issues.
Strengths
Adam has a lovely court manner. He is strong in his advice and impressive on his feet.
Adam Birkby is an excellent advocate and well respected by the judiciary and his professional colleagues.
Professional Discipline - The Regions (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Adam Birkby draws on his expertise in criminal matters, which combines defence and prosecution, in his representation of police officers in high-profile misconduct proceedings. He also acts for professional athletes before sporting disciplinary bodies.
Strengths
Adam is a very good tactician. He is very easy to listen to as an advocate and speaks at the level of whatever tribunal he is in front of.
He is an excellent barrister. He is really popular with clients, works hard and executes cross-examination well.
Adam is very experienced.