Gareth Jones K.C.
Year of Call: 2011
Year of Silk: 2022
Black Chambers
Gareth Jones K.C.
2874Qualifications
LL.B. (Hons) Law with Spanish Aberystwyth University 2001
(including one year spent at the University of Salamanca, Spain)
Diploma in Bar Vocational Course Cardiff University 2002
Awarded the Middle Temple 'Campbell Turner' Prize
Special interests
Criminal
Immigration and asylum
Post Conviction Proceedings
Regulatory Proceedings
Biography
Gareth is dual qualified, having practiced as a Barrister in Manchester between 2002-2011.
During that time, he specialised in criminal trials and appeals for both the prosecution and defence, appearing in Crown Courts throughout the United Kingdom and in the Royal Courts of Justice, London. Having cross-qualified to the Scottish Bar in 2011, Gareth has since developed a busy criminal defence practice through regular appearances in the High Court. In recognition of his experience and ability, he was appointed King’s Counsel in 2022.
In addition to his extensive court experience, Gareth has substantial judicial experience, gained through his work as a Tribunal Judge of the Immigration & Asylum Chamber, the Social Entitlement Chamber and through sitting as a Convener of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland. In 2022, he was appointed a part-time Sheriff. He also acts as a Legal Advisor to regulators in the context of professional disciplinary proceedings.