Aaron Lyn-Kew
Career overview
Aaron graduated with First-Class honours from the University of Wolverhampton in 2019 and completed the Bar Practice Course at the University of Law in 2021.
Aaron is a mature entrant to the Bar and joined Citadel Chambers in 2024 following the successful completion of his pupillage under the supervision of Andrew Davidson.
Prior to commencing pupillage, Aaron previously worked as a County Court Advocate at a civil law firm, undertaking a wide range of civil hearings including applications, small claims, mortgage repossessions, credit hire and bankruptcy proceedings.
Aaron also gained experience undertaking work as a noting brief for a solicitor’s firm specialising in actions against the police. In addition, he undertook a role with the Freedom Law Clinic working on a case to be submitted to the Criminal Case Review Commission.
Practice Summary
Aaron is listed on the CPS Crown Court General Crime Panel at Level 1.
Aaron has gained experience in a wide range of criminal proceedings in the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts. He has experience both prosecuting and defending Crown Court trials, appeals against sentence and conviction and confiscation proceedings. He has been instructed in matters involving serious violence, the supply of drugs, dishonesty offences and road traffic offences, amongst others.
In a recent Crown Court trial, Aaron was able to secure an acquittal for his client who was charged with assault on an emergency worker, where the defendant was alleged to have driven his vehicle at a police officer. He has also secured convictions in cases of burglary, theft and drug offences.
Aaron is a focused advocate who takes pride in his case preparation and is able to quickly analyse cases and identify their key issues. He is a calm, measured and highly competent advocate.
Aaron’s personable manner allows him to quickly build up a rapport with clients and he is particularly adept at putting vulnerable clients at ease, whist being approachable, reliable and thorough.
Aaron is a firm believer that one of the key attributes of a successful advocate is building and maintaining trusting relationships with his clients and instructing solicitors alike, in order to achieve the best outcomes.
In addition to defence and prosecution instructions, he also receives instructions from the Police and the National Probation Service. He has also appeared in Regulatory cases, involving Trading Standards.