Liam Chin.

Barrister
Call: 2022

Present and Recent Instructions

Rugby Football League v H

Instructed to represent a client from a high-profile club in proceedings relating to breaches of the Rugby Football League’s operational rules.

Inquest . Chichester Coroner’s Court.

Instructed to represent an interested party touching on the death of O.

R v R, Warwick Crown Court.

Instructed to represent a defendant charged with a 250-kilogram drugs conspiracy in a two-week trial.

R v D, Wood Green Crown Court.

Instructed to represent the defendant who was acquitted of possessing a firearm with intent.

R v K, Central Criminal Court.

Prosecution counsel in a trial of offensive weapons. Conviction secured.

R v W, Inner London Crown Court.

Instructed to represent the defendant charged with fraud. Unanimously acquitted after trial.

Qualifications

2022 Bar Practice Course, University of Law – Very Competent
2022 LLM in Legal Practice, University of Law – Distinction
2021 LLB Hons, The Open University – First Class

Scholarships and Prizes

2023 Gray’s Inn Ann Goddard Scholarship
2022 Kalisher Trust Advocacy Training Program
2021 Gray’s Inn Wilfred Watson Scholarship
2021 Gray’s Inn Residential Scholarship

Practice Profile

Liam joined Chambers as a tenant in October 2023 following the successful completion of his pupillage.

Liam has a busy Crown Court practice, prosecuting and defending across the full spectrum of serious criminal offending. He is regularly instructed as junior counsel, both led and alone, in long-running and complex cases, and has been instructed in matters involving murder, serious violence, large-scale drugs conspiracies, international fraud, rape, and other serious sexual offences.

He is recognised for his thorough preparation, attention to detail, and measured advocacy. His ability to analyse substantial volumes of evidence and present complex cases clearly and effectively has led to continued instructions in serious and high-profile criminal matters.

In addition to his Crown Court practice, Liam is regularly instructed in regulatory proceedings. He has developed a strong practice in professional disciplinary matters including; Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Dentistry Council, and Police Misconduct matters. Liam is regularly instructed in both Article 2 and non Article 2 inquests. Liam also specialises in Sports Law. His background as a rugby player provides him with valuable insight into sports regulation and disciplinary processes.

Before coming to the Bar, Liam enjoyed a successful career as a chef, working in some of the world's leading restaurants before establishing a thriving private practice. This experience developed the discipline, resilience, and client-focused approach that continue to underpin his practice today.

Liam previously worked with the Freedom Law Clinic, reviewing convictions and sentences arising from joint enterprise cases following the Supreme Court's decision in Jogee. His work involved identifying potentially unsafe convictions, including cases where alternative routes to verdict had not been properly considered.

He also served as a Board Member of the Independent Monitoring Board, a body commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. In that role, he monitored prison conditions and treatment to ensure that the rights of prisoners and staff were protected, including throughout the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.

A strong advocate of diversity, inclusion, and access to justice, Liam remains actively involved in outreach initiatives aimed at encouraging wider participation within the profession. He has been awarded multiple scholarships and has recently received the coveted Pegasus Scholarship which will see him broaden his skills in New Zealand for three months.

Approachable and pragmatic, Liam combines a diverse professional background with sound judgment and meticulous preparation to provide effective representation and build lasting relationships with professional and lay clients alike.