Senior members of the Criminal Team - Personal Profiles

Julian Linskill (Senior Partner) - Admitted to the Roll in 1975, Julian is the leading criminal lawyer in Liverpool. He has personally defended in over 70 murder cases. He is a Higher Court Advocate, Duty Solicitor and a member of the Serious Fraud Panel.

Alaric H. Walmsley (Partner) - Admitted to the Roll in 2001, Alaric has overall responsibility for the Criminal Litigation Department. He is a Higher Court Advocate and a Specialist Criminal Lawyer, and appears in all courts, including courts-martial and the Court of Appeal. He first joined Linskills in 2001 and has been involved in some of the most high profile trials of recent years. A member of Liberty, Alaric has an impressive background in criminal defence and human rights work and is committed to protecting civil liberties and fighting for justice.

Carole Clarke (Solicitor-Advocate) - Admitted to the Roll in 1990, Carole is an experienced Duty Solicitor who has worked at some of Liverpool's leading criminal firms. After working at R. M. Broudie Solicitors and James Benson and Co. she joined the Public Defender Service. In 2008 she joined Linskills as an advocate. Noted for her approachable manner and no-nonsense outlook, Carole attends courts all around the North West of England and deals with all aspects of criminal litigation.

Nick Cockrell (Solicitor) - Called to the Bar in 2005 and admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in 2009, Nick is a skilled advocate who is passionate about criminal defence work and enjoys being in court. Nick also lectures in law at the University of Liverpool.

Eleanor Beckingham (Solicitor) – Admitted to the Roll in 2009, Eleanor is a specialist in fraud and Very High Cost Cases and is currently litigating in a number of very high value fraud cases throughout the country.  Eleanor previously worked at Hill Dickinson LLP where she worked exclusively for Liverpool City Council, advising on all aspects of regeneration and commercial property during the run-up to Liverpool's year as the European Capital of Culture.

Colin Simber (Senior Criminal Clerk) - Colin’s knowledge and experience in all aspects of criminal defence work, from serious crime to complex fraud, is acknowledged by his peers. He was one of the first lawyers in the country to be awarded the status of accredited Police Station Representative. In addition, he is a specialist in dealing with Football Banning Orders and Proceeds of Crime matters.

Jason Holt (Criminal Clerk) - An experienced clerk, and accredited Police Station Representative, who has dealt with all aspects of criminal defence work since 1993.

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