William Harbage QC

Call: 1983
Silk: 2003

William Harbage QC is a specialist criminal advocate undertaking both prosecution and defence work in roughly equal proportions. William's practice is mainly in cases of homicide; he has built up a particular expertise in cases with a medical or nursing element.  His practice extends to all heavy-weight crime including terrorism, armed robbery, drugs, fraud, money-laundering, confiscation & misconduct in public office. William is known for his thorough and conscientious approach. Mentioned in the Legal 500.

William sits as a Recorder in both criminal and civil jurisdictions. He is also experienced in regulatory work and sits as Chairman of the Appeal Board of the Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority, the self-regulatory arm of the Association of British Pharmaceutical Industries.

Ex Cambridge, Brigade of Gurkhas.

Areas of expertise

Murder & Manslaughter
Terrorism and domestic extremism
Causing Death by driving
Violence and Public disorder
Domestic Violence
Rape and sexual offences
Child cruelty; Indecent images
Financial Crime - fraud, money laundering and confiscation
Drugs
Revenue and Customs
Mental Health
Police Law
Judicial Review
Coroners
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