Nathan Davis

Year of call

2017

Career details

Education

2016

The University of Durham, LLB, Law 2:1 (letter of commendation)

2017

BPP Leeds BPTC - Very Competent

Career

2019 - 2019

Kalisher Intern at Criminal Cases Review Commission

2019

Pupil at Zenith Chambers

2020

Level 1 prosecutor

2020

Pupil at Park Square Barristers

2020

Tenant at Park Square Barristers

2020

Level 2 Prosecutor

2023

Level 3 Prosecutor

Memberships

2016 - present

Middle Temple

2016 - present

Amnesty International Leeds

2017 - present

Young Legal Aid Lawyers

Awards

2014

Best individual mooting performance, Durham University Palatinate Cup.

2015

Semi-finalist, Nuremberg International Criminal Law Moot.
Michael Sherrard Access to the Bar Scholarship – Middle Temple.

2016

Winner, Durham University internal moot before Lord Reed at the Supreme Court
Robert Garraway Rice Scholarship – Middle Temple.
Leeds 10 year anniversary Scholarship – Leeds BPP.

2017

Ranked joint 1st, Asylum, Deportation, Detention and Extradition BPTC module – Leeds BPP.

Crime

Inquests & Inquiries

Regulatory & Public Law

Nathan is a CPS Level 3 Panel Advocate and has an established Crown Court practice.

Nathan is known for his meticulous case-preparation, knowledge of the law and client-led approach. Nathan regularly deals with serious and complex cases and is commonly instructed as junior counsel for the prosecution and defence.

His focus on case preparation ensures that he is well-suited to consider all legal issues including those relating to admissibility of evidence, dismissal, bad character and POCA.

Nathan has previously been instructed by ICCA to provide updated guides on Youth Justice and the legal research paper on Advocacy and the Vulnerable.

Notable cases - Prosecution

Op Logcastle – Successful prosecution of conspiracy to supply class A drugs.
Op Endale– Successful Encrochat prosecution, Junior prosecution Counsel
Op Pedalbourne – Successful prosecution of four teenage defendants for the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old at a house party. Disclosure Junior Counsel to Craig Hassall KC and Katherine Robinson.
OP Arcadedance – Successful prosecution of three defendants relating to drugs conspiracy and money laundering. Junior counsel to Holly Clegg.

Notable cases - Defence

Op Pickine – junior defence counsel for murder trial of issue. Led by Richard Wright KC.
R v M – junior defence counsel in historic sex child sexual offence trial with multiple complainants over many years.

Ranked Tier 2 for Inquests and Inquiries in Legal 500 (2026)

“Nathan has a thorough grounding in inquest law, and is a diligent and conscientious junior.’”

– The Legal 500 (2025)

Nathan has already developed a strong inquest practice and has significant experience in both jury and article 2 inquests. He is adept in addressing key legal issues, such as the engagement of article 2 and causation.

He is available to represent a range of interested parties from bereaved families, public and private bodies and other interested persons.

Nathan’s client-led approach and meticulous case preparation are well suited to identifying any issues, in particular as to any potential Regulation 28 concerns. He is able to provide pragmatic and targeted advice to ensure the best outcome for his client.

Nathan has significant inquest experience in relation to deaths arising in a prison and healthcare environment. He regularly represents prison healthcare providers in article 2 inquests arising from a death in custody; and has experience in representing families at inquests arising from a clinical negligence setting. Nathan’s practice includes dealing with all aspects arising from the inquest including: disclosure, written submissions and pre-inquest advice.

Nathan has a nationwide practice and is willing to travel to accommodate his client’s needs.

‘Nathan shows a skill-set way beyond his years. It is evident that he has not only read the brief, but totally understood the nuances of the case which he uses to his client’s advantage. He is one to watch.’

The Legal 500 (2024)

"Nathan has a wonderful ability to focus the court on the core issues with his polite but determined demeanour and eloquent submissions. He has good knowledge of the law and coronial processes."

Legal 500 (2023)

Nathan has a strong practice in Regulatory and Public Law matters. Nathan was appointed to the Specialist Regulatory Panel of Advocates in 2024 as a B grade panel advocate.

Nathan has considerable experience in prosecuting Regulatory matters, both in the Crown and the Magistrates’ Courts. He has particular experience prosecuting on behalf of local authorities, including in the context of breaches of Food Safety Regulations.

His Regulatory practice runs alongside an established Criminal law and Inquest practice which gives Nathan a wide range of expertise and experience that enables a considered and holistic approach to be taken on all cases. Nathan prefers to take a hands-on approach and is able to advise and assist with key issues from pre-charge advice right through to sentencing and the consideration of ancillary orders.

Nathan has also provided training to organisations on specific matters of law, for example on legal professional privilege.