William Davis

Practice Profile

William Davis has considerable experience of serious crime, fraud and confiscation both as leader and junior. He is a Recorder of the Crown Court.

Widely experienced in complex and demanding criminal cases, he is appreciated for his hard work and enthusiasm, his confident and incisive courtroom style, and meticulous advisory work.

William's Privacy Policy can be downloaded here.

Appointments:

Recorder of the Crown Court
SFO - Panel List A
CPS Panel Advocate - Grade 4
CPS Specialist Panel - Rape & Serious Sexual Offences - Grade 4
CPS Specialist Panel - Fraud - Grade 4
CPS Specialist Panel - Serious Crime - Grade 4
CPS Specialist Panel - Counter Terrorism - Grade 4
CPS Specialist Panel - Proceeds of Crime - Grade 4
Regulatory List of Specialist Advocates in Health & Safety and Environmental Law - List A

Recent Cases

R v TP and AP [Inner London Crown Court] 2021

Prosecution of brothers for historic familial rape

Charlotte Newell QC and William Davis successfully prosecuted brothers for historic rape and abuse of their 3 sisters.
R v Tahir Mahmood [Leeds] 2016

25 Defendants alleged to have committed serious sexual offences against young girl.

William Davis was Defence Counsel for one of 25 Defendants alleged to have committed serious sexual offences against a vulnerable young girl. The investigation resulted in a series of four trials heard in 2016, and formed part of the pilot scheme for pre-recorded cross-examination.

BBC report here.
R v Mehdi Khashi [Chelmsford] 2016

Rape, sexual activity with a child, inciting prostitution, and supplying controlled drugs.

William Davis was Junior Defence Counsel for one of a group of Defendants accused of serious sexual offences against three different complainants, including rape, sexual activity with a child, inciting prostitution, and supplying controlled drugs.

News report here.

Areas of Practice

What The Directories Say

"William is a star in the making. He is approachable, balanced, unflappable and extremely helpful. Nothing is ever too much trouble. That said he is determined, steely and focused. William is a great lawyer and first-class advocate. An excellent all-rounder." Legal 500 2025

"He's a star of the future." Chambers UK 2024

"He's really impressive the way he presents legal arguments and deals with witnesses." Chambers UK 2024

‘William is a star in the making. He is always calm, collected and in control and he is a first class advocate and lawyer. He is able to deal with multiple issues at once and always in a professional and courteous manner.' Legal 500 2024

"He shows great maturity and fairness in court while also being deadly." Chambers UK 2023

Will is well-respected by the judiciary due to the structured and engaging nature of his advocacy.' Legal 500 2023

"He is a class act with superb advocacy. He is well prepared, never fazed and the complete article." Chambers UK 2025

William Davis

Practice Profile

Appointments:

Recent Cases

R v TP and AP [Inner London Crown Court] 2021

R v Tahir Mahmood [Leeds] 2016

R v Mehdi Khashi [Chelmsford] 2016

Areas of Practice

What The Directories Say

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