Lamb Building
James Hay
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UK Bar
Crime - South Eastern (Bar)
Band 3
James Hay is a well-regarded junior noted for his expert handling of a range of serious violence, firearms and sexual assault cases. He demonstrates particular strength in defending cases involving allegations of dangerous driving.
Strengths: "He is a wonderful junior who does a lot of research and prepares detailed advices for his cases. He gets unexpected brilliant results and has a great rapport with his clients."
Recent work: Defended charges under the Modern Slavery Act (trafficking with a view to exploitation) in the West Country’s first county lines and modern slavery trial.
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Practice Areas
Crime
Regulatory
Inquests & Inquiries
Courts Martial
Career
James' practice encompasses all areas of Lamb Building's criminal and quasi-criminal defence work in both the civilian courts and the Courts Martial, including allegations involving homicide, serious violence, firearms, drugs, sex, public order, dangerous dogs, dishonesty and Animal Welfare.
James has a particular interest in defending allegations of careless or dangerous driving, involving death, serious injury, or otherwise.
James is currently instructed to act for two of the Core Participants in the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry.
Professional Memberships
South Eastern Circuit Executive Committee
Criminal Bar Association
Sussex Bar Mess Junior
Association of Military Court Advocates
Health & Safety Lawyers Association
James Hay
Lamb Building
3 YEARS RANKED 22 Ship Street
Brighton
East Sussex
UK
BN1 1AD
UK Bar 2022
UK Bar 2021
UK Bar 2020
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