James has an extensive Crown Court practice and is instructed to both prosecute and defend. James prosecutes on behalf of the CPS (Grade 2), the UK Border Agency and the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills.
James’ practice encompasses all areas of criminal law with a particular focus on sexual and violent offences. He has previously lectured on the criminalisation of the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. He also maintains a busy road traffic case load, with experience of representing Defendants accused of causing death by the manner of their driving both in the Courts and at Inquest.
2005-2008 BA (Hons) – Royal Holloway, University of London
2008-2009 GDL/CPE – London South Bank University
2009-2010 BVC – City Law School
British Academy of Forensic Sciences Prize for highest mark in the Advanced Criminal Litigation module on the BVC.
James is a SCUBA Diving instructor and can often be found exploring the numerous shipwrecks in the English Channel. He also enjoys cricket, ice hockey and supporting Bath Rugby.
Contact UsThe Criminal Justice System as a whole needs to be better funded and properly supported. Members of the Queen Square Crime Team have responded to the Criminal Bar Association call for action and for the time being will refuse work with a representation order that post dates 1st April 2018. As you would expect, … Continue reading QSC Crime Team Current Position
We are pleased to report three appointments to the CPS Serious Crime Group panel from Queen Square Chambers after an invitation for applications. Robin Shellard has been placed on the list as level 4. Leanne Woodman and Charley Pattison have both been listed at level 2.
A former captain and marine pilot have each been given four months suspended sentences after pleading guilty to causing a collision in the River Humber. Gehan Sirimanne, marine pilot, now retired and Ruslan Uromov, former captain were sentenced at Hull Crown Court today (8th November) after pleading guilty to offences in connection with a collision … Continue reading Oliver Willmott prosecutes on serious collision between car transporter and ferry on River Humber