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.
What help do you need?
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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
Three men sentenced for Smethwick shooting following Graham Russell and Mia McNevin prosecution
Following their conviction at Wolverhampton Crown Court in May of this year, three men have now been sentenced for their respective parts in offences concerning the possessing of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and the possession of class A controlled drugs with intent to supply, prosecuted by Graham
Timothy Hannam KC and Nicholas Tatlow prosecuting man on trial for one-punch murder
Timothy Hannam KC and Nicholas Tatlow are prosecuting Billy Allison who is standing trial at Stafford Crown Court accused of murder following a fatal one-punch attack. The incident occurred the night of the 24th of May at the Ricco and Loren bar in Lichfield. Allison delivered a punch to
Graham Russell secures conviction of care worker for sexual offences against children
On Tuesday 20th October 2026 a jury at Stafford Crown court found Thomas Beckerleg, a former residential care worker at children’s homes in Staffordshire and Shropshire, guilty of eleven separate sexual offences against two looked-after children in his care. Over the course of a seven-day trial, Graham Russell presented
Three men sentenced for Smethwick shooting following Graham Russell and Mia McNevin prosecution
Following their conviction at Wolverhampton Crown Court in May of this year, three men have now been sentenced for their respective parts in offences concerning
Timothy Hannam KC and Nicholas Tatlow prosecuting man on trial for one-punch murder
Timothy Hannam KC and Nicholas Tatlow are prosecuting Billy Allison who is standing trial at Stafford Crown Court accused of murder following a fatal one-punch