Michael Williams
CALLED TO BAR: 2005
INN OF COURT: Inner Temple
EDUCATION: BA (Hons) Politics
PRACTICE AREAS:

• Conversion and BVC at BPP, London
• Inner Temple BVC Scholarship

For further information, please contact clerks@2kbw.com or ring 0207 353 1746. Alternatively, use the secure email clerks@2kbw.com.cjsm.net

Profile

Michael Williams is a criminal practitioner with a thriving practice in both prosecution and defence. He is instructed in cases across the criminal spectrum including serious violence, sexual offences and high-value fraud.

As a CPS Level 3 advocate, Michael is regularly instructed to prosecute the more serious and complicated cases to come before the crown court. He has prosecuted cases involving large-scale gang related violence, complex workplace frauds and cases involving young and vulnerable witnesses.

His thorough approach to case preparation and his rapport with professional and lay clients mean he is a much sought after defence barrister. He is happy to advise lay and professional clients in the earliest stages of the criminal process and is the solicitors’ choice for cases where the lay client requires particular care. Michael is a persuasive advocate in court, fearlessly and forcefully presenting his client’s case. He is also experienced in Courts Martial  and has represented members of the armed forces in an array of cases involving violence, drugs and dishonesty.

Michael is extremely knowledgeable in relation to prison law, and is instructed by prisoners throughout the country in adjudications and parole hearings.

As a Bar Council accredited Advocacy Trainer, Michael has taught and assessed students on the Bar Vocational course.

Cases of Note

• R v M
  Prosecution of midwife accused of defrauding NHS of £30k. Defendant convicted on all counts.
   
• R v W&W
  Prosecution of two defendants who destroyed evidence and intimidated witnesses during the investigation into the planting and detonating of improvised explosive devices in Hampshire.
   
• R v B
  Successfully defended a company director in a nine-handed, multi-million pound mortgage fraud.
   
• R v X
  Prosecution of two defendants charged with s.18 GBH. Both defendants convicted of s.18.
   
• R v A
  Defence of a 14 year old boy accused of a sexual offence against a five year old. Successful submission of no case to answer.
   
• R v K
  Prosecuted a serving police officer charged with an offence of obscenity.
   
• R v S
  Led prosecution junior in a multi-million pound insurance fraud trial, which lasted 2 months and resulted in defendant being convicted on all counts.
   
• R v K
  Represented a soldier at Courts Martial for a charge involving violence against a sergeant.