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William Magill

Criminal Law Barrister

William Magill is based in the North West of England but travels across the country. Since his call to the Bar in 2011, he has handled hundreds of cases in the civil courts. Known for his approachable manner, he works to put lay clients at ease and deliver clear, effective advocacy.
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William's Biography

Areas covered
  • Criminal offences in the Magistrates' Court
  • Motoring offences
  • Local authority prosecutions, including licensing, food hygiene and trading standards
  • Taxi Licence Appeals
  • Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA)
  • Appeals to the Court of Appeal
Background

William is frequently instructed on behalf of his client base to defend them against criminal and quasi-criminal regulatory offences in the criminal courts, being prosecuted by the CPS, Local Authorities, HMRC and a number of other prosecuting authorities such as the HSE and EA.

William accepts instructions to deal with Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings as part of his wider criminal practice.

  •  Criminal offences in the Magistrates' Court 
  •  Motoring offences
  •  Local authority prosecutions, including licensing, food hygiene and trading standards
  •  Taxi Licence Appeals
  •  Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA)
  •  Appeals to the Court of Appeal

Qualifications

  • Called to the Bar in 2011

  • BSB Certified Barristers
  • Rated 4.5 Stars on Trustpilot (500+ Reviews)
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  • No-commitment Quote Provided
  • 20,000+ Cases Trusted With Us

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Knowledge Base

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