Carl Swift MA (Hons) Barrister

Specialisms & Experience

Carl trained and practised as a barrister at QEB Hollis Whiteman Chambers in London, under the supervision of Heather Norton and Sean Larkin QC. He developed a broad criminal practice and assisted in professional disciplinary and regulatory work. Prior to that, he was employed as a Legal Researcher by the Independent Schools Council, where he advised on charity, Criminal Records Bureau and child safeguarding issues. Carl joined the firm in 2010, and has expanded his criminal practice to encompass courts-martial, employment and civil law.

Legal Career & Qualification

2004 - BA History - Cambridge University

2006 - Graduate Diploma in Law (CPE), University of Northumbria

2007 - Bar Vocational Course, University of Northumbria

2007 - Called to the Bar of England and Wales by Inner Temple

2008 - Legal Researcher, Independent Schools Council

2009 - Pupillage, QEB Hollis Whiteman, Inner Temple

2010 - Joined Clark Willis