Lewis Power KC

Lewis Power KC is a formidable advocate who has established a reputation as a leading Silk both domestically and internationally. Described by the media as one of the UK’s top ten barristers, Lewis specialises in complex and heavyweight criminal cases, including murder, business crime, money laundering, bribery and corruption, serious sex cases, terrorism and has particular expertise in advising in matters spanning multiple jurisdictions. He has provided advice in many countries, including the US, India, the United Arab Emirates and the Balkans.

Lewis has recently received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws for his significant contribution to law at the University of Wolverhampton. He is regularly instructed by corporate bodies as well as individuals who choose him for his strategic and tactical acumen developed through nearly 30 years of trial advocacy. Clients often remark on his meticulous attention to detail, and down to earth approach which make him easy to work with in situations which are often highly stressful for the individual or business. Lewis is a results-driven barrister and his unwavering commitment to securing the best possible outcomes means no detail is overlooked in his representation of all of his clients. His consistent acquittals in a recent string of high-profile murder cases demonstrates his exceptional capabilities. He also represents high net worth businesses and individuals in private prosecution cases which are becoming more prevalent both in the UK jurisdiction and overseas. As well as his criminal practice, Lewis is highly experienced in advising on all manner of regulatory matters, health and safety matters and is regularly instructed by high profile sports personalities in the field of sports law, notably the boxer, Tyson Fury. Lewis is also a member of the Northern Irish bar.

• Crime: successfully defended in the London Bombing trials at the Old Bailey. Lead Counsel in the private prosecution of the former UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. Successful in overturning the conviction of a young woman accused of lying, appearing in the Cyprus Supreme Court. Instructed in the high profile manslaughter case of Constance Marten.
• Sports Law: Acts on a regular basis for high profile sports personalities, specifically in the fields of football, rugby, horse racing, and boxing, having acted for the World Heavyweight Champion, Tyson Fury. Acted in the first ever football fixing trial (R-v Grobbelaar & others). Advised professional jockeys before the Jockey Club and has acted recently in respect of extant anti-doping matters before the National Anti-Doping Panel
• Tribunal: recently acted in the trial of a football manager charged with corruption and the following proceedings before the FA.
• International: former lecturer in international law at Birbeck College, University of London. Appointed Officer to War Crimes Committee of International Bar Association from January, 2015. Joined the International Bar Associations War Crimes Committee as the Conference Coordinator and moderated at the Peace Palace at the Hague in January 2016 at the Conference on Legal Challenges to Modern Warfare chairing the session on Peacekeepers Responsibilities and Liabilities in Conflict Zones. Admitted as Defence lead Counsel to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) Counsel List (the STL is said to constitute in effect the World’s first International Terrorism Court). Honoured as an Ambassador to Belfast, Northern Ireland, for outstanding contributions to international legal work. As well as his legal practice, Lewis is also regularly asked to provide media comment on cases of national importance.