Lewis is a driven, conscientious and persuasive advocate. He employs a meticulous approach to case preparation and represents his clients fearlessly.

Lewis is an established Crown Court practitioner and represents defendants accused of serious offences for trial. He has an equally strong prosecution practice, representing the Crown from the PTPH through to trial and sentencing.

He is adept at handling complex issues of fact, law and procedure. Lewis is able confidently to manage voluminous forms of information and evidence, including sequences of events and expert reports. Regularly instructed to represent vulnerable defendants with complicated mental health issues and diagnoses, he has a thorough knowledge about the disposal of such cases.

For those who instruct him, Lewis provides prompt, analytical written advice on prospects of success in appeals, instructing experts, and other trial-related issues. Lewis provides a consistent high-level of advocacy, with both his robust oral submissions and cogent written work.

Lewis has built a reputation for his intellectual ability, diligence and tactical acumen, which is deployed to the advantage of those he represents. At the University of Cambridge, Lewis ranked top of his MPhil cohort, receiving a distinction and recognition for his academic performance. For his LL.M, in which he obtained a Distinction, he analysed the practicalities of money laundering regulations. Lewis also holds a first-class law degree.

Lewis has a specialist interest in sentencing, and received the Sentencing Academy Thesis Prize (2022) for his original research undertaken at the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge, which critically assessed the approaches of Crown Court judges to offence-specific sentencing guidelines.

Recent and ongoing examples of his caseload include:

Trials:

Operation Elderon (Birmingham Crown Court) – led by Tim Storrie KC for the prosecution in respect of conspiracy to commit burglaries on an organised, national level.

R v MH (Burnley Crown Court) – defending – multi-handed MOT and vehicle fraud.

R v IJ (Manchester Crown Court) – defending – allegation of strangulation against his ex-wife. The defendant was acquitted and maintains his good character.

R v JB (Preston Crown Court) – defending – the defendant was alleged to have strangled and caused grievous bodily harm on his mother. The defendant absconded prior to the trial, fleeing abroad. Lewis remained in the case, representing his client at trial, and the Defendant was acquitted of strangulation.

R v MH (Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court) – prosecuting – being concerned in the supply of cannabis over an eight-month period. The defendant was convicted.

R v MAW (Preston Crown Court)– defending – the complainant made nine domestic violence related allegations against her ex-husband, the defendant. Following a five-day trial, the defendant was acquitted of all charges on the indictment and remains of good character.

R v KT (Bolton Crown Court) – prosecuting – a male threatened his ex-partner with a machete in her bedroom. The defendant was convicted.

R v RR (Preston Crown Court) – defending – the defendant was a of good character and he was alleged to have caused grievous bodily harm. This matter involved an extensive legal argument concerning the principles of joint enterprise. The defendant was acquitted.

Sentences:

R v MM – defending – a young, new driver caused multiple serious injuries by dangerous driving. Suspended sentence imposed.

R v HF – defending – causing grievous bodily harm. Suspended sentence imposed.

R v SC – prosecuting – the defendant strangled his ex-partner on four occasions and seriously assaulted her. Lengthly custodial sentence imposed.

R v GC – defending – the defendant had breached a contingent destruction order and then committed a further offence relating to a dangerous dog. Neither dog was destroyed.

R v OP and MH – prosecuting – the two defendants acted together to rob an elderly man outside his own house. Lengthy custodial sentences imposed.

R v MD – defending – county lines. A seventeen-year-old had gotten involved with dealing various Class A drugs. Community order imposed.

R v RD and JL – prosecuting – two males were significant players in a North West-based OCG, for supplying Class A and B drugs. Both defendants received sentences in excess of 10 years’ imprisonment.

R v KB – defending – the defendant had been caught selling Class A drugs by an undercover police operation. Suspended sentence imposed.

R v GR – defending – a female found to have been selling Class A drugs in Manchester. Suspended sentence imposed.

R v NJ – defending – the defendant had perverted the course of justice and caused an innocent party to be interviewed by the police. Suspended sentence imposed.

R v MQ and Others – prosecuting – seven men involved in a violent disorder. All defendants received lengthy custodial sentences.

R v HO – defending – a female strangled a nurse in a secure facility. Hospital order imposed.

R v TN – defending – environmental offences. Suspended sentence imposed.