Barristers
Gareth Bellis
Barrister Overview
Gareth specialises in Criminal, Regulatory and Courts Martial law.
Gareth both defends and prosecutes.
His practice spans all areas of serious crime, with specific interests in Courts Martial, Firearms and Drug trials.
Gareth is an experienced practitioner of over 20 years call who can advise and litigate on all manner of cases across the spectrum of Criminal Law.
He is regularly instructed to represent very demanding clients as well as highly vulnerable clients and clients with mental health issues.
He is highly personable and calm with both his professional and lay clients. When required he can be straight to the point and take a pragmatic approach. He is not afraid to make the hard decisions and advise accordingly.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Gareth was a Commissioned Officer in the British Army having served in two armed conflicts. He is a staunch advocate for all military personnel both past and present.
Specialist Areas of Practice
- Assault & Violent Crime
- Courts Martial
- Criminal Law
- Drug Trafficking & Drug Conspiracies
- Motoring and Road Traffic Offences
- Regulatory
Lists, Panels and Memberships
Member of the Criminal Bar Association
Member of the Northern Circuit
Member of the Wales and Chester Circuit
Notable & Reported Cases
R v Kewin and others – Merged Multiple Jurisdictions – international Drug Operations 2022-2023
Conspiracy to import Class A and B drugs.
Large multi-handed trial.
OCG – numerous importations of drugs – largest in UK history with an estimated street value well in excess of £1 billion.
R v Wheeler 2022
Murder (Junior)
Murder of wife in inexplicable circumstances.
R v Pachiu 2020-2021
Rape and false imprisonment.
Multi -handed gang rape of homeless woman.
Operation Blush 2019-2020
Possession of Firearms with intent to endanger life.
Large multi-handed trial.
OCG hiring out and use of firearms in the Liverpool area.
R v White and others 2017
Conspiracy to cause an explosion
Large multi-handed trial.
OCG using oxyacetylene gas to blow up cash points.
R v Bourke and others 2016
Conspiracy to Import Class A.
Large multi-handed trial.
Large quantities of cocaine from Mexico.
Contact Gareth
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