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
Robert Tolhurst’s client acquitted of eight offences
Robert Tolhurst, instructed by Luke Cleghorn of David Coyle Solicitors, Nuneaton, defended for a client acquitted by a jury on 28th July 2026 following a trial at Warwick Crown Court. The indictment alleged eight offences: two counts of Rape, Sexual Assault and five counts of Sexual Activity with a Child.
Rupert Jones and Curtis Myrie awarded red bags
Citadel Chambers are delighted to announce that two red bags have been awarded to junior members of chambers in recognition of their performance in recent cases. Commonly carried by barristers, ‘brief bags’ are used to store legal books, wigs, and robes, and often bear the owners monogrammed initials. They
Rachel Brand KC secures murder conviction in arson trial
Rachel Brand KC prosecuted Andrew Gorrell, whose trial took place at Wolverhampton Crown Court in February. He was sentenced on 6th July 2026 by the Recorder of Wolverhampton HHJ Chambers KC. In the early hours of the morning on 11th May 2025, Gorrell set fire to the wheelie bin
Robert Tolhurst’s client acquitted of eight offences
Robert Tolhurst, instructed by Luke Cleghorn of David Coyle Solicitors, Nuneaton, defended for a client acquitted by a jury on 28th July 2026 following a
Rupert Jones and Curtis Myrie awarded red bags
Citadel Chambers are delighted to announce that two red bags have been awarded to junior members of chambers in recognition of their performance in recent