Areas of law:
Magistrates’ Court
Nathan Adams is a Solicitor specialising in Criminal Law at the Cardiff office. He is a qualified Duty Solicitor and Police Station Representative. Nathan has also completed his Higher Rights of Audience.
Nathan studied law at Cardiff University before going on to complete a master’s degree in public international law at Utrecht University, where he achieved a cum laude. He obtained the Lord Blunkett Widening Access Award as a scholarship toward the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, where he achieved a distinction.
Nathan has previously worked as a legal intern at the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) in The Hague, dealing with cases involving the International Criminal Court. He also worked as a Legal and Policy intern at Fair Trials International having obtained a bursary from the Human Rights Lawyers Association.
CRIMINAL DEFENCE SOLICITOR
In his work at Reeds, Nathan Adams represents clients at the police station, in the Magistrates Court and in the Crown Court.
Nathan is a calm individual and can explain complex issues in a straightforward way. He understands that involvement in the criminal justice system can be daunting, and he takes care to spell out how the case will progress. Nathan provides reliable and practical advice and is passionate about achieving the best outcome for the client.
GENERAL CRIME SOLICITOR
Nathan represents clients in both the Magistrates and Crown Court, with experience in cases ranging from criminal damage and common assault, to GBH, rape, possession of drugs with intent to supply, attempt murder and murder.
FRAUD SOLICITOR
Nathan has expertise in white collar crime having represented professional clients facing serious allegations of fraud, fraudulent trading, the transfer of criminal property and money laundering.
PRIVATE CRIME & MOTORING SOLICITOR
Nathan has a growing expertise in motoring offences, including drink or drug driving, speeding and failing to provide samples for analysis. He is also able to make exceptional hardship arguments for clients in favour of retaining their driving licence.
In accordance with the Solicitors’ Regulatory Transparency Rules for motoring offences we confirm that Nathan Adams charges Level B hourly rates.
Dog Law Solicitor
Nathan represents clients in dog law matters, for example dogs said to be dangerously out of control after causing an injury. He is able to oppose applications to “destroy” a dog and propose workable alternatives.
NATHAN ADAMS’ ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS
Wales Legal Awards 2019 – Regulatory and White Collar Crime Team of the Year.
Memberships
Human Rights Lawyers Association
examples of Nathan Adams work
R v D – Possession with intent to supply – positive finding that defendant was a victim of modern day slavery and prosecution persuaded to offer no evidence
R v E- Conspiracy to supply produce cannabis – prosecution offered no evidence
R v J – Defendant charged with a multi-million pound conspiracy involving VAT fraud and alcohol duty evasion at Southwark Crown Court
R v G – Defendant charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs at Bristol Crown Court
R v W & D – Two Defendants charged jointly with grievous bodily harm with intent at Cardiff Crown Court. Both defendants were acquitted.
R v L – Defendant charged with Murder, Manslaughter Robbery and ABH along with two other Defendants at Cardiff Crown Court.
R v S – Representing a Defendant charged with Fraudulent Trading and Conspiracy to Transfer Criminal Property
Testimonials for Nathan Adams
“Wonderful team. They listen to your side of the story without judgement and they don’t [beat] around the Bush.”
(Client, 2022)
( definitely recommend NATHAN ADAMS
)Notable Cases
Represented a Defendant charged with a multi-million pound conspiracy involving VAT fraud and alcohol duty evasion at Southwark Crown Court
Represented a Defendant charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs at Bristol Crown Court
Represented two Defendants charged jointly with grievous bodily harm with intent at Cardiff Crown Court, both defendants were acquitted
