Barrister

Graeme Wilson

Graeme Wilson

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Details

Year of Call:

1987

Practice Type

Direct Access

Not Qualified

Expertise Overview

Murder & Manslaughter

Serious & Organised Crime

Serious Sexual Offences

Fraud & Financial Crime

Money Laundering

Drugs & Drug Conspiracies

POCA, Confiscation & Asset Recovery

Appellate & Post-Conviction

Professional Profile


Graeme Wilson is a highly experienced and successful leading criminal barrister, regularly instructed in some of the most serious, complex, and high-profile criminal cases. He has an established reputation for leading in large-scale Crown Court trials, often involving multiple defendants, extensive disclosure, and significant public interest.


Graeme’s practice spans the full spectrum of serious criminal defence work, including murder, conspiracy to murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, large-scale drug importation and conspiracy to supply, as well as serious fraud, money laundering, confiscation, and asset forfeiture proceedings. He is frequently instructed in cases involving organised crime, complex evidential issues, and long-running trials.


Graeme is known for his measured authority, strategic insight, and meticulous preparation, and is trusted by solicitors to lead in the most demanding and high-stakes criminal cases. His ability to manage complex evidence, jury dynamics, and long trials makes him a sought-after advocate in serious crime, organised crime, and financial crime defence.

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Expertise

Murder & Manslaughter
Graeme Wilson has extensive experience leading in murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to murder cases, including allegations arising from contract killings, gang violence, and joint enterprise. He is regularly instructed in long-running homicide trials involving complex factual matrices, multiple defendants, and intense media scrutiny. He brings meticulous preparation and strategic clarity to homicide cases, carefully analysing forensic evidence, bad character applications, and issues of intent and participation.

Noticeable Cases - Murder & Manslaughter

R v Horne

Attempted Murder: leading junior in Attempted Murder x 2 and Conspiracy to Pervert the Course of Justice in 3 month trial.

R v Harris (2018)

Murder: for first defendant in 3 month Murder/Violent Disorder trial.

R v VD (Norwich CC)

Serious Crime: for defendant accused of conspiracy to rob, conspiracy to kidnap and conspiracy to supply class A drugs.

Expertise

Murder & Manslaughter
Graeme Wilson has extensive experience leading in murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to murder cases, including allegations arising from contract killings, gang violence, and joint enterprise. He is regularly instructed in long-running homicide trials involving complex factual matrices, multiple defendants, and intense media scrutiny. He brings meticulous preparation and strategic clarity to homicide cases, carefully analysing forensic evidence, bad character applications, and issues of intent and participation.

Noticeable Cases - Murder & Manslaughter

R v Horne

Attempted Murder: leading junior in Attempted Murder x 2 and Conspiracy to Pervert the Course of Justice in 3 month trial.

R v Harris (2018)

Murder: for first defendant in 3 month Murder/Violent Disorder trial.

R v VD (Norwich CC)

Serious Crime: for defendant accused of conspiracy to rob, conspiracy to kidnap and conspiracy to supply class A drugs.

Expertise

Murder & Manslaughter
Graeme Wilson has extensive experience leading in murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to murder cases, including allegations arising from contract killings, gang violence, and joint enterprise. He is regularly instructed in long-running homicide trials involving complex factual matrices, multiple defendants, and intense media scrutiny. He brings meticulous preparation and strategic clarity to homicide cases, carefully analysing forensic evidence, bad character applications, and issues of intent and participation.

Noticeable Cases
Murder & Manslaughter

R v Horne

Attempted Murder: leading junior in Attempted Murder x 2 and Conspiracy to Pervert the Course of Justice in 3 month trial.

R v Harris (2018)

Murder: for first defendant in 3 month Murder/Violent Disorder trial.

R v VD (Norwich CC)

Serious Crime: for defendant accused of conspiracy to rob, conspiracy to kidnap and conspiracy to supply class A drugs.

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