Lord Carlile's practice is focused upon serious crime, local government and public law including licensing and planning, and personal injuries litigation. He has appeared in many leading criminal cases - Peter Moore, the 'Man in Black' on charges of multiple murder; Elmore Davies of 'Mersey Blues' on charges of serious police corruption; R -v- Palmer et al ( the largest timeshare fraud tried hitherto); R -v- Regan et al (CWS corruption trial, defence of City Solicitor).

He represented Paul Burrell, butler to the late Diana Princess of Wales, at his trial for theft from the Princess's estate. His licensing cases include RBNB -v- Cheshire Licensing Justices [House of Lords], the leading case on disclosure of ownership in relation to licensed premises.

He is a former MP and is available to chair Committees and Inquiries. He was Chair of the Carlile Review, appointed by the National Assembly for Wales to review child protection in the NHS. He was Chair of the General Medical Council's committee to improve procedure in conduct cases.

In 2001 he was appointed by the Home Secretary as Independent Reviewer of terrorism legislation. He broadcasts frequently on issues bordering law and politics; and lectures particularly on matters concerning counter-terrorism legislation. He is President of the Howard League for Penal Reform and is a Deputy High Court Judge and Recorder.

Lord Carlile practises from 9-12 Bell Yard, London

Practice Areas
Criminal
Civil
Regulatory