Boutique Criminal, Regulatory & Media Law Practice
A different kind of law firm. Led by barristers, focused on you
“Lloyd James dealt with my case personally from start to finish. I always knew exactly where I stood.”
“As a police officer facing a misconduct allegation, I needed someone who understood both sides of the process. Lloyd James Law were exceptional.”
“The level of personal service was something I hadn’t experienced from a law firm before. Discreet, expert and genuinely supportive.”
Criminal, Regulatory & Media Law Representation
Facing a criminal allegation, regulatory hearing or motoring charge? Speak directly to a barrister today.
No forms. No queue. Just expert legal help, personally delivered.
We work in the following specialist areas:
Not a solicitors firm which should matter to you.
Direct Access
As a BSB authorised entity, you can instruct us directly, without first engaging a solicitor. That means no delay or duplication of fees and no loss of detail between comms. You deal with a barrister handling your case from day one. In matters where early advice is critical, such as a police interview, a regulatory investigation or an urgent motoring hearing, that directness can make all the difference.
Barrister Expertise
Barristers are specialist advocates trained to a high standard in court and tribunal work. When your case reaches a hearing at the Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court or a regulatory tribunal, then having a barrister who has been involved from the start and knows your case inside out gives you a huge advantage.
Personal Service
We do not operate a rota of paralegals or pass cases between fee earners. Each client we accept is represented by the barrister they first speak to, which means continuity of advice and someone who knows your case. In proceedings where consistency of account can determine the outcome, that really matters for you.
Private Practice Only
Lloyd James Law does not undertake Legal Aid work. We are a private practice so we focus our time on clients who choose to instruct us privately. Our rates are transparent, our advice is always honest and we can assure you of commitment to your case.
Why choose Lloyd James Law for your criminal, regulatory or media law matter?
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Barrister led
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Authorised and regulated
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Direct access.
No solicitor required -
Working with the PFEW. On-duty police officer representation
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Complete client discretion and confidentiality
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Transparent fees, honest advice & personal service
Criminal Defence, Regulatory Law & More
Criminal Defence
A criminal allegation is serious, so whether you are facing investigation, have been arrested or are awaiting charge, the advice you receive in the early stages can determine the outcome. Get support with Motoring Offences or Criminal Offences.
See our criminal defence service
Regulatory & Professional Discipline
If you are a regulated professional, such as a police officer, paramedic, teacher, social worker, architect, lawyer or any other person whose career depends on maintaining their professional registration, then an allegation of misconduct can be career ending. Get help for Police, HCPC, Doctors, Teachers, Pilots and Driving Instructors
Find out more about our regulatory law service
Media Law
Whether you are an OnlyFans creator facing questions about your employment or professional status, a regulated professional seeking advice on what you can and cannot publish, or a business dealing with the regulatory implications of staff content creation activities, we provide specialist and confidential advice. More on OnlyFans, Influencers, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok & Contractual Issues.
More on our media law advisory service
Business Defence & Advisory
Occupational road risk, employment claims, social media use by staff, civil actions and regulatory investigations can each carry significant consequences. Get support with Workplace Investigations, Regulatory Offences, Employment Law, Corporate Fraud or Financial Crime
See our business defence and advisory service“Lloyd James dealt with my case personally from start to finish. I always knew exactly where I stood.”
“As a police officer facing a misconduct allegation, I needed someone who understood both sides of the process. Lloyd James Law were exceptional.”
“The level of personal service was something I hadn’t experienced from a law firm before. Discreet, expert and genuinely supportive.”
More information about Lloyd James Law and our areas of practice.
What is a BSB entity and how is it different to a solicitors' firm?
A Bar Standards Board (BSB) entity is a legal practice authorised and regulated by the Bar Standards Board rather than the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The key practical difference for clients is that a BSB entity is led by barristers, the specialist advocates who represent clients in court and at regulatory hearings.
In a traditional model, you would instruct a solicitor who would then brief a barrister to appear on your behalf. In a BSB entity such as Lloyd James Law, you come directly to the barristers handling your case. There is no solicitor in the middle, no delay and no additional layer of cost. Your case is in the hands of a specialist from day one.
BSB entities are authorised to conduct litigation – which means we can issue proceedings, run cases through the courts and appear as advocates, all without the need for a separate solicitor. For clients facing serious criminal, regulatory or media law matters, this means faster, sharper and more cost-effective representation.
Lloyd James Law is a trading name of Kitt Hynes LLP, Partnership Registration No: OC445969, authorised and regulated by the Bar Standards Board, entity number 191510.
Do I need a solicitor to instruct Lloyd James Law?
No. Because Lloyd James Law is a BSB authorised entity, you can instruct us directly, without first engaging a solicitor. This is known as direct access, and it is one of the significant advantages of working with a barrister-led practice.
Direct access is appropriate for a wide range of matters, including criminal defence, motoring law, regulatory and professional discipline proceedings, media law and business advisory. In practice, it means you pick up the phone or send us an email, speak to a barrister directly and receive specialist legal advice straight away.
There is no need to tell your story twice, no risk of information being lost between a solicitor and a barrister, and no duplication of fees. Where a case genuinely requires the support of a solicitor, for example in a complex multi jurisdiction matter, we will tell you honestly and assist in identifying the right resource.
Does Lloyd James Law do Legal Aid work?
No. Lloyd James Law is a private practice exclusively. We do not undertake Legal Aid work.
This is an important part of our positioning. By focusing entirely on private clients, we are able to maintain a boutique level of service, so fewer clients, better attention and a high standard of personal representation. Every client who instructs us does so knowing that their matter is being handled directly by a barrister, with the full weight of our practice behind it.
If you require Legal Aid funded representation, we would encourage you to contact the Law Society's Find a Solicitor service to identify a firm holding the appropriate franchise.