Band 3
About
Provided by James Hay
Practice Areas
James’ practice encompasses all areas of Chambers’ criminal and quasi-criminal defence work in both the civilian courts and the Courts Martial, including allegations involving homicide, serious violence, firearms, drugs, sex, public order, dangerous dogs, dishonesty and Animal Welfare. James is instructed for the defence both as a leading junior and junior alone.
James has a particular interest in defending allegations of careless or dangerous driving, involving death, serious injury, or otherwise.
Professional Memberships
Middle Temple
Criminal Bar Association
South Eastern Circuit Executive Committee
Former Sussex Bar Mess Junior
Health & Safety Lawyers Association
Association of Military Court Advocates Executive Committee
Chambers Review
UK Bar
James Hay is comfortable both led and unled in a wide variety of matters. His matters also attract media attention, often involving homicides and serious sexual offences. He has particular experience handling crime in a military context, having represented clients before the courts martial.
