
James Partridge
Prosecutes and defends serious crime.
YEAR OF CALL 2009
Education
University of East Anglia (LLB)
City University (LLM)
Walter Wigglesworth Scholarship Winner
Appointments
Appointed to the CPS Advocate Panel at Level 4
RASSO list
Memberships
Criminal Bar Association
Fraud Lawyers Association
Overview of Practice
James’ practice covers exclusively criminal matters with an emphasis on sexual offences. He is highly commended for his tact when dealing with vulnerable clients and discretion on delicate issues.
With an extensive knowledge of computers, James excels in cases involving advanced technology. He is often instructed in images cases where expert evidence is required to substantiate the defence.
James has a particular interest in fraud and other cases involving complex allegations of dishonesty. His attention to detail means he is able to identify the key issues in any case and explain matters in simple terms.
A robust cross-examiner, James receives praise for the strength of his submissions and the rapport he is able to create with juries. He is always able to provide written or oral advice at the earliest possible juncture.
Recent Significant Cases
R v MC (2024) – Rape.
R v MA (2024) – Rape.
R v OG (2024) – Kidnap and sexual assault.
R v NN (2024) – Rape, false imprisonment, s.18.
R v PK (2023) – Conspiracy to supply cocaine (leading).
R v GB (2023) – Knife point murder (led).
R v XX (2023) – Youth court rape.
R v AK (2022) – Multi-handed knife point murder (led).
R v SS (2021) – Multi-handed knife point murder (led).
NEWS STORIES
Benjamin Waidhofer and James Partridge defend in multi-million-pound illegal money lending case
FCsewAmi9bell2024-03-27T09:58:39+00:00March 27th, 2024|
William Hughes KC and James Partridge act for defendant acquitted of murder
FCsewAmi9bell2023-12-08T14:05:59+00:00December 8th, 2023|
Mark Seymour leads James Partridge prosecuting 30 Defs for Perverting CofJ
FCsewAmi9bell2023-11-08T20:41:19+00:00February 10th, 2020|
James Partridge has joined Chambers
FCsewAmi9bell2023-11-08T23:02:54+00:00April 12th, 2018|