Michael Williams

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Overview

Michael is Head of the 2KBW Criminal Team.

Michael Williams has been a member of chambers since completing his pupillage with us in 2006. He is regularly instructed as lead counsel in serious and complex cases for the prosecution and defence. He is on the CPS Advocates Panel (Grade 4) and the Serious Crime Panel (Level 4), and is a RASSO approved prosecutor. Michael is an accomplished and skilful jury advocate, who is instructed in trials for offences including murder, rape, firearms, kidnap, and drug importation and supply.

Michael’s approachable manner and insightful advice make him a much sought after advocate.

A hard-working barrister whose thorough case preparation and eye for detail helps to ensure the best outcome for those who instruct him.

Crime

R v Johnson & Ors
Lead counsel at Kingston Crown Court in a multi-handed human trafficking and county lines drugs supply case.
R v Abdulrasul
Junior alone in an attempted murder trial at Birmingham Crown Court which involved the victim being repeatedly stabbed.
R v Mahmood & Ors
Lead counsel at Birmingham Crown Court for a conspiracy to supply drugs.
R v Fernandes
Lead counsel at Cambridge Crown Court in a multi-handed human trafficking and county lines drugs supply case.
R v SA
Junior alone in an attempted murder trial in Inner London Crown Court which involved the stabbing of a passenger on the London Underground.
R v McDonnell
Junior alone in an attempted murder trial at Wood Green Crown Court which involved the deliberate running over of a pedestrian.
R v NM
Junior alone in an attempted murder trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court which involved a teenager being stabbed on multiple occasions by a group of 7 youths.
R v A & Ors
Lead counsel in a multi-handed conspiracy to rob trial at Inner London Crown Court
R v Chen and Ors
Lead counsel at Birmingham Crown Court in a multi-handed drugs supply case.
R v Bartlett & Ors
Lead counsel at Snaresbrook Crown Court in a multi-handed drugs conspiracy in East London.
R v Doyle
Lead counsel at Birmingham Crown court for a conspiracy to commit armed robbery involving more than 20 offences.

University of Durham BA (Hons)

News

8 Oct 2021