JUNIOR PROFILE
Adam Williams

Adam Williams

UK Bar 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Crime; Private Crime; Court Martial (Military Law); Regulatory; and Direct Access.

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.

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 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.

Professional Memberships

Criminal Bar Association;

South Eastern Circuit;

Junior of the Thames Valley Bar Mess;

Inner Temple; and

Visiting Practitioner Lecturer Edge Hill University

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Crime - South Eastern (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Adam Williams is frequently instructed in highly complex criminal cases involving such issues as serious sexual offences, threats of assault and violent disorder. Williams is adept at taking on both the defence and prosecution role in cases.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Adam is a very impressive junior. He is very thorough in dealing with vast materials.

    CrimeUK Bar
  • Adam Williams demonstrates excellent legal knowledge and is very approachable for clients, especially those who are vulnerable.

    CrimeUK Bar

Ranked Barristers at 4 King's Bench Walk (2)

South Eastern (Bar)

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