Simon Williams specialises in
Criminal law, Immigration and Human Rights.

Simon Williams joined Clarendon Chambers in May 2006 having practiced at Rowchester Chambers, Birmingham. Prior to undertaking pupillage, Simon worked as an out-door clerk at criminal solicitors, Toussaints, and then at the Immigration Advisory Service in Birmingham where he first developed an interest and subsequent expertise in immigration and human rights law. Simon has experience at all levels of the immigration appellate system. Simon acted in Innis, Richards and Alder v SSHD [2005] a test case affecting over 200 overseas students in the Midlands area.

During Simon's pupillage, he undertook a substantial amount of criminal trials in both the Magistrates and Youth Courts throughout the West Midlands. Simon's criminal practice now consists of a combination of Crown Court and Magistrates Court work, on behalf of the defence and prosecution. Simon has acted in a broad range of cases including section 18 and 20 wounding, serious robbery, possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs, offences of dishonesty, witness intimidation, indecent assault, threats to kill and violent disorder.

Simon has also appeared in Plying for Hire and Trading Standards cases in the Magistrates Court concerning issues of infringement and passing off, on behalf of the accused. Notable cases, OFCOM v Martin [2005], related to pirate radio stations and the breach of telegraphy licence; Sandwell MBC v Dyas [2005] (counterfeiting offences).

Professional Memberships:

Criminal Bar Association

Immigration Law Practitioners Association

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