Adam King

Practice Areas

Crime

Adam is known for meticulous preparation, strategic decision-making and adaptable jury advocacy. He predominantly defends – often instructed privately by doctors, police officers and other professionals – but also prosecutes as a top-tier member of the Homicide Panel and for CPS Special Casework, frequently as leading counsel.

Corporate & Financial Crime

Adam has defended corporations facing criminal charges and advised the Financial Conduct Authority, as well as institutions in relation to the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Regulatory

Adam specialises in defending police officers in disciplinary tribunals and has also acted for healthcare professionals, successfully contesting allegations of dishonesty, violence, sexual misconduct and offensive communications. He has experience in Gambling Law, acting both for the Gambling Commission and for companies seeking compliance with regulatory obligations.

Career

Adam King is recognised for exceptional advocacy, astute judgement and the ability to explain tactical options with clarity. His practice focuses on serious and complex jury trials across the spectrum of criminal work, including business crime, sexual offences, violence and terrorism. He has developed expertise in technical advisory areas such as restraint of cryptoassets, Legal Professional Privilege and Contempt, and is a contributing author of The Law of Artificial Intelligence (Sweet & Maxwell). He also writes occasionally on legal topics for UnHerd.