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
Q&A; Looking back on the pupillage experience at Citadel Chambers
Everyone at Citadel Chambers were delighted to recently welcome Zach Brettell as a tenant following his successful completion of pupillage with us. We asked him to share some insight into his pupillage experience at Citadel: What made you choose Citadel Chambers for your pupillage? I chose Citadel
Timothy Hannam KC is leading Rupert Jones in the murder trial of Jashan Singh
Timothy Hannam KC is currently leading Rupert Jones prosecuting the trial of Jashan Singh at Wolverhampton Crown Court. The prosecution case is that a fight broke out during Diwali celebrations at Phoenix Park, Wolverhampton, in October 2025. The prosecution allege that, at the end of the fight, Jashan Singh
Gurdeep Garcha KC defends in the trial of Benjamin Day at Wolverhampton Crown Court
Gurdeep Garcha KC defends in the trial of Benjamin Day at Wolverhampton Crown Court. The defendant, a 20 year old forensic science student, is alleged to have committed a “copycat” murder of a young woman, having become obsessed with the American television programme “Dexter”, in which the main character,
Q&A; Looking back on the pupillage experience at Citadel Chambers
Everyone at Citadel Chambers were delighted to recently welcome Zach Brettell as a tenant following his successful completion of pupillage with us. We asked him
Timothy Hannam KC is leading Rupert Jones in the murder trial of Jashan Singh
Timothy Hannam KC is currently leading Rupert Jones prosecuting the trial of Jashan Singh at Wolverhampton Crown Court. The prosecution case is that a