Citadel is a leading set of Chambers conveniently situated in the modern heart of Birmingham, immediately opposite the Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts.    Our members and staff are committed to maintaining high professional standards, whilst adopting a flexible and progressive approach to the demands of modern legal practice.

Citadel has acquired a strong reputation defending and prosecuting in criminal proceedings, but Chambers is able to offer first class advocacy in all types of Court, tribunal or other arena in which effective representation is required.   The large criminal team, which covers the full range of criminal work, is complemented by teams in other areas of practice - licensing, contentious civil costs and general common law.   Chambers has a wealth of experience in a wide range of regulatory matters : trading standards, environmental law, health and safety, consumer law and VAT / revenue appeals. Individual members have their own particular areas of expertise, including actions against the police, asylum and immigration, prison law, employment and family work.   A significant number of members of Chambers hold part-time judicial appointments.

Conference facilities include
•    access for visitors with mobility difficulties, and wheelchair users
•    video conferencing, including link to HM Prisons, by prior arrangement
•    lecture room suitable for large groups

Please speak to the Clerking team if special arrangements are required.

Continuing Education 
•    Chambers is a registered provider of Continuing Professional Education, recognised by the Bar Council and the Law Society.   Each spring and autumn Chambers provides a free lecture series dealing with new developments in criminal law, evidence and procedure.   For further information, use the toolbar at the top of the page to access the News section of this website.

•    Seminars in specific practice areas such as Prison Law, Licensing or Immigration can be designed to meet your needs, either in Chambers or elsewhere.   For further information, please contact the Practice Manager Bill Maynard.

Equal Opportunity Policy
Chambers operates an equal opportunity policy and acts in accordance with the Bar Council’s Code of Conduct and the Equality Code for the Bar.   We seek to prevent direct or indirect discrimination towards our clients, staff, tenants and pupils on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality or citizenship, political persuasion, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or age.
 
In the unlikely event of a complaint, Chambers has a complaints procedure. All complaints are taken extremely seriously and we hope they can be resolved amicably. In the event that this is not the case, please contact the Practice Manager, Bill Maynard.

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