Welcome to Citadel Chambers
“My team and I consistently strive to deliver rigorous, consistent and clear legal guidance for all our clients. We pride ourselves on clear communication, understanding of the nuances of the law and our enthusiasm in taking on new challenges.” Tim Hannam KC, Head of Chambers
“My team and I consistently strive to deliver rigorous, consistent and clear legal guidance for all our clients. We pride ourselves on clear communication, understanding of the nuances of the law and our enthusiasm in taking on new challenges.” Tim Hannam KC, Head of Chambers
Who are we?
We are a leading set of barristers based in the heart of Birmingham. We provide advice and advocacy in a wide range of areas, although crime is our core area of practice.
As a specialist set, we have a large and experienced criminal team. We act in matters dealt with in the magistrates’ courts to the most serious, complex and high-profile cases.
Whilst we cover a wide range of work, we recognize that, from the perspective of the client, your case is the most important one. We consequently see nothing as routine or minor.
What help do you need?
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Our Values
We believe in the individual
Equality is important to us
It is not a facade we present because we think we should be seen to be correct. We treat everyone with equal respect, no matter what their background, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
We believe in our people
We come from a wide range of backgrounds and have a wide range of professional experience, meaning we will always have people with particular insights into a case.
News & Articles
Graham Russell secures conviction of care worker for sexual offences against children
On Tuesday 20th October 2026 a jury at Stafford Crown court found Thomas Beckerleg, a former residential care worker at children’s homes in Staffordshire and Shropshire, guilty of eleven separate sexual offences against two looked-after children in his care. Over the course of a seven-day trial, Graham Russell presented
Timothy Hannam K.C. and Daniel White secure murder conviction in gang related stabbing
On 25th June 2026, Oumar Traore was convicted by a jury of the murder of Yassin Alama and having the zombie knife used to kill him on Hutton Road, in Birmingham. The murder, described by the sentencing Judge as “a shocking episode of violence on a residential street”, occurred on
Beyond the Courtroom: A Visit to Willowdene Rehabilitation
Written by Amanda O’Mara An insight into the work of Willowdene Rehabilitation and the importance of addressing the underlying causes of offending. Rehabilitation is not simply about giving someone a second chance or an ‘easy option’. When it succeeds, it also protects the public by reducing the
Graham Russell secures conviction of care worker for sexual offences against children
On Tuesday 20th October 2026 a jury at Stafford Crown court found Thomas Beckerleg, a former residential care worker at children’s homes in Staffordshire and
Timothy Hannam K.C. and Daniel White secure murder conviction in gang related stabbing
On 25th June 2026, Oumar Traore was convicted by a jury of the murder of Yassin Alama and having the zombie knife used to kill