John Brotherton was called to the Bar in 1994. Having spent the early years of practice in London he returned to the Midlands joining Cornwall Street in 2007. He is a busy and highly effective trial advocate enjoying a varied practice with a particular emphasis on offences of violence. He is regularly instructed on behalf of both the prosecution (Grade 3) and defence. He has been described as a ‘natural advocate’ and is considered fair, fearless and approachable both in and out of court.
Notable Cases
R v MC – Death by dangerous driving involving expert evidence relating to heavy goods vehicles, sleep and road traffic collision.
R v RA – Section 18 offences against the person (kicking).
R v SH – Section 18 offences against the person (stabbing).
R v KC – Section 18 offences against the person (stabbing).
R v SG – Section 18 offences against the person (stamping).
R v RP – Section 18 offences against the person (metal cosh).
R v BC and others – Multi-handed international drug-smuggling conspiracy involving Spanish telephone intercept evidence.
R v BB and others – Multi-handed football violence during FA Cup fixture.
R v MO – Historic sexual offences involving young witnesses.
