Areas of Law
Adam's practice consists predominantly of criminal defence in serious matters. He has often acted as a leading junior, and regularly appears in the Court of Appeal. He has been instructed in murders, rapes, kidnaps, people trafficking, frauds, money laundering, drugs conspiracies, firearms matters, serious violence and road traffic fatalities. He is able to undertake direct access work, and also prosecutes.
Cases
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Criminal Defence
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R v R (on-going) – Death by dangerous driving.
R v J (2019) – Acquittal secured in a s18 GBH involving rival groups of the travelling community and serious failures in the disclosure/investigation process.
R v A (2018) – Acquittal in “honour-based” kidnap/false imprisonment.
R v B (2018) – Acquittal secured in allegations of sexual offences (including rape) against children, involving both recent and “historic” matters, and with vulnerable witnesses.
R v B (2016) – Acquittal acting as a leading junior in a sex trafficking matter involving numerous defendants and multiple complainants.
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Fraud and Financial Crime
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R v C (2016-17) – Fraud involving impersonation of multinational investment companies in order to purchase properties for immediate re-sale.
R v D (2017-2018) – A series of frauds and money-laundering matters which included allegations of fraudulent conduct undertaken whilst on trial at the Old Bailey for the original frauds.
Professional Memberships
Criminal Bar Association
Awards, Qualifications & Other
Grade 2 CPS Counsel
LLB Manchester University
Hardwicke Scholar – Lincoln’s Inn
Direct Access
Adam Butler is approved to accept instructions direct from international and UK clients on a direct access basis, without the need for a solicitor intermediary in appropriate cases.