Experienced barrister, Jamie Adams joins Trinity’s growing Criminal practice group.
In his career as a successful Crown Court criminal practitioner, Jamie has defended numerous challenging, complex and multi-handed cases, including those involving vulnerable defendants and witnesses. Jamie was also one of the first barristers to be approved by the Legal Aid Agency for Very High Cost Case (VHCC) work, becoming a panel member for many years.
Jamie's areas of expertise include dealing with cases involving manslaughter, murder, serious fraud, drug, violence and sexual offences. Jamie is also instructed in defending serious motoring offences, including cases of death by dangerous driving.
Outside his busy criminal practice, Jamie is an accomplished classical guitarist, leading him to co-found the Guitar Appreciation Society in Newcastle. He is regularly involved in events arranged for the world's best guitarists playing at masterclasses, recitals and concerts in the North East. One of his claims to fame is that for many years Jamie has played duets with Sting’s former lead guitarist.