Cases
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Criminal Defence
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R v R (on-going) – Death by dangerous driving.
R v J (2019) – Acquittal secured in a s18 GBH involving rival groups of the travelling community and serious failures in the disclosure/investigation process.
R v A (2018) – Acquittal in “honour-based” kidnap/false imprisonment.
R v B (2018) – Acquittal secured in allegations of sexual offences (including rape) against children, involving both recent and “historic” matters, and with vulnerable witnesses.
R v B (2016) – Acquittal acting as a leading junior in a sex trafficking matter involving numerous defendants and multiple complainants.
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Fraud and Financial Crime
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R v C (2016-17) – Fraud involving impersonation of multinational investment companies in order to purchase properties for immediate re-sale.
R v D (2017-2018) – A series of frauds and money-laundering matters which included allegations of fraudulent conduct undertaken whilst on trial at the Old Bailey for the original frauds.
Professional Memberships
Criminal Bar Association
Awards, Qualifications & Other
Grade 2 CPS Counsel
LLB Manchester University
Hardwicke Scholar – Lincoln’s Inn
Direct Access
Adam Butler is qualified to accept instructions directly from clients and is registered under the Bar Council’s Public Access Scheme, meaning that members of the public who seek specialist advice can come directly to him. In addition, he welcomes instructions from solicitors, in-house law departments, qualified foreign lawyers, and clients licensed by the Bar Council to give instructions directly to barristers under the Bar Council’s Licensed Access Scheme. For more information please visit our Direct Access page here.