Summary
Samuel is a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple and was called to the Bar in November 2019. He studied Archaeology at the University of Sheffield for his undergraduate degree before completing both the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) at Nottingham Law School.
In 2020, Samuel successfully completed a Criminal Pupillage at Chambers under the supervision of Mr Jonathan Straw. He is currently a Grade 2 CPS Panel Advocate but enjoys a varied practice that balances both prosecution and defence work in the Crown Court.
Samuel is regularly instructed by the CPS, the National Probation Service and defence solicitors to act for them in a variety of different matters including serious violence, drug, dishonesty, and public order offences.
Outside of work, Samuel is a keen sportsman with particular interests in rugby, golf and football.
Local Solicitor
“I received this afternoon (on time) an application to dismiss prepared by Sam. It is a very detailed, concise and very well drafted argument. I like the way it has been set out. In my time, I have seen several and this one falls in my top bracket.”
Local Solicitor
“I wanted to say a few words about the hard work and time that Sam put into our case.
He inherited it late in the day and there were a number of issues, not only factually, but legally.
I could tell from his conversations with our client, and with myself, that he knew the case “inside out”.
It eased the stress that our client had been enduring in relation to the allegations.
I was present when Sam was in discussion with Prosecution Counsel in respect of the issues and his points and comments, I believe, led to the resolution.
It is pleasing to see the enthusiasm, hard work and time that he has put into it, knowing how busy the profession is at the moment.”
