Welcome to Citadel Chambers
“My team and I consistently strive to deliver rigorous, consistent and clear legal guidance for all our clients. We pride ourselves on clear communication, understanding of the nuances of the law and our enthusiasm in taking on new challenges.” Tim Hannam KC, Head of Chambers
“My team and I consistently strive to deliver rigorous, consistent and clear legal guidance for all our clients. We pride ourselves on clear communication, understanding of the nuances of the law and our enthusiasm in taking on new challenges.” Tim Hannam KC, Head of Chambers
Who are we?
We are a leading set of barristers based in the heart of Birmingham. We provide advice and advocacy in a wide range of areas, although crime is our core area of practice.
As a specialist set, we have a large and experienced criminal team. We act in matters dealt with in the magistrates’ courts to the most serious, complex and high-profile cases.
Whilst we cover a wide range of work, we recognize that, from the perspective of the client, your case is the most important one. We consequently see nothing as routine or minor.
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Our Values
We believe in the individual
Equality is important to us
It is not a facade we present because we think we should be seen to be correct. We treat everyone with equal respect, no matter what their background, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
We believe in our people
We come from a wide range of backgrounds and have a wide range of professional experience, meaning we will always have people with particular insights into a case.
News & Articles
Jamie Scott prosecutes far right extremist for racial hatred
Jamie Scott has prosecuted a man for multiple charges relating to the promotion of racial hatred online. Over the course of a year, the defendant had posted from multiple accounts on X racist and anti-Semitic memes, slurs and threats, intending to stir up racial hatred. He had been referred
Ilana Davis secures acquittal of section 18 wounding offence
Ilana Davis represented the only defendant out of five to be acquitted after a two-week trial at Warwick Crown Court for section 18 wounding with intent. The trial, which was before HHJ Montgomery KC, concluded on the 28th August 2026. The prosecution case was that the five defendants
Gurdeep Garcha KC defends in double ‘date rape’ drug killing
Gurdeep Garcha KC represented Madalin Dumitru after himself and his partner, Adina Mihai, drugged four men in a bid to steal money and belongings, resulting in two of the victims dying. Oxford Crown Court heard of how Mihai, assisted by Dumitru, created an online profile and posed as a
Jamie Scott prosecutes far right extremist for racial hatred
Jamie Scott has prosecuted a man for multiple charges relating to the promotion of racial hatred online. Over the course of a year, the
Ilana Davis secures acquittal of section 18 wounding offence
Ilana Davis represented the only defendant out of five to be acquitted after a two-week trial at Warwick Crown Court for section 18 wounding with