
Alisdair Williamson KC
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Practice Areas
In silk, Alisdair’s practice has focused on defence in high-profile professional discipline cases and serious crime. He has recently been instructed in several high-profile murders, inquests, the Daniel Morgan Inquiry, and SRA investigations of Magic Circle Partners. He acted for the Appellant in the landmark case on professional misconduct, SRA v Beckwith. He acted for the police officer cleared of causing the death of moped rider Lewis Johnson; and he is instructed in the misconduct proceedings arising from the stop of athlete Bianca Williams. He appeared for the first defendant at trial in R v Harrison and others – the manslaughter case arising from the tragic deaths of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a lorry. He successfully defended Ringo Starr’s grandson on allegations of assault. He acted for the lead officer cleared in the disciplinary proceedings following the death of Sean Rigg. He is heavily sought after to defend in murder allegations, fraud, and the most serious, sensitive, and complex of sexual allegations. He has considerable experience of ‘baby-shaking’ deaths and child murders. He has extensive experience of advising and representing prominent professionals accused of misconduct and criminal offences. He also has considerable experience of acting for students in university disciplinary proceedings.
Career
Call 1994. KC 2017
Professional Memberships
The Criminal Bar Association
The Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers
Fraud Lawyers Association
South Eastern Circuit
Criminal Bar Association Working Party on section 41 Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act
Personal
MA (Oxon), Dip. LL (City).
Chambers Review
UK Bar
Alisdair Williamson KC
Alisdair Williamson KC acts in a wide range of criminal proceedings and regularly appears in some of the most complex and high-profile cases. Recent work of significance includes the representation of Sarah Walker in the missing body murder trial arising from the disappearance of her daughter.
Alisdair Williamson KC
Alisdair Williamson KC acts for police officers in disciplinary proceedings, with notable experience covering allegations of sexual misconduct and dishonesty.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Alisdair is methodical, calm and good at cross-examination. He is conscientious and takes good care of clients. He is outstandingly good in court."
"He gives proper time and attention to everyone."
"Methodical, calm and outstandingly good in court."
"Alisdair is methodical, calm and good at cross-examination. He is conscientious and takes good care of clients. He is outstandingly good in court."
"He gives proper time and attention to everyone."
"Methodical, calm and outstandingly good in court."
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