Nathan Adams is an Associate Solicitor specialising in Criminal Law at the Cardiff office. He is qualified as a Police Station Representative, Magistrates Court Duty Solicitor and Crown Court Solicitor Advocate. Nathan is therefore able to represent clients from the start of a criminal investigation all the way to a trial in the Magistrates or Crown Court.

Nathan is recognised nationally as a specialist criminal lawyer and has been named in Chambers and Partners, which ranks law firms and lawyers across the UK, as ‘up and coming’. His peers have said that ‘his work ethic and client care are brilliant. He is absolutely going places’ and he is described as ‘very responsive and helpful’.

Nathan defends in all areas of general criminal defence including offences against the person, sexual offences, drugs offences, attempt murder and murder. He has also built a specialism in motoring offences, fraud and conspiracy offences.

Nathan studied law at Cardiff University before going on to complete a master’s degree in public international law at Utrecht University, where he achieved a cum laude. He obtained the Lord Blunkett Widening Access Award as a scholarship toward the Legal Practice Course at the University of Law, where he achieved a distinction.

Nathan has previously worked as a legal intern at the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) in The Hague, dealing with cases involving the International Criminal Court. He also worked as a Legal and Policy intern at Fair Trials International having obtained a bursary from the Human Rights Lawyers Association.

CRIMINAL DEFENCE SOLICITOR

In his work at Reeds, Nathan Adams represents clients at the police station, in the Magistrates Court and in the Crown Court.

Nathan is a calm individual and can explain complex issues in a straightforward way. He understands that involvement in the criminal justice system can be daunting, and he takes care to spell out how the case will progress.  Nathan provides reliable and practical advice and is passionate about achieving the best outcome for the client.

GENERAL CRIME SOLICITOR

Nathan represents clients in both the Magistrates and Crown Court, with experience in cases ranging from criminal damage and common assault, to GBH, rape, possession of drugs with intent to supply, attempt murder and murder.

FRAUD SOLICITOR

Nathan has expertise in white collar crime having represented professional clients facing serious allegations of fraud, fraudulent trading, the transfer of criminal property and money laundering.

PRIVATE CRIME & MOTORING SOLICITOR

Nathan has an expertise in motoring offences, including drink or drug driving, speeding and failing to provide samples for analysis. He is also able to make exceptional hardship arguments for clients in favour of retaining their driving licence.

In accordance with the Solicitors’ Regulatory Transparency Rules for motoring offences we confirm that Nathan Adams charges Level B hourly rates.

DOG LAW SOLICITOR

Nathan represents clients in dog law matters, for example dogs said to be dangerously out of control after causing an injury. He is able to oppose applications to “destroy” a dog and propose workable alternatives.

CONSPIRACY SOLICITOR

Nathan represents clients where they are said to have formed an agreement to commit a criminal offence, for example large drug conspiracy cases. These cases are often serious with voluminous material that requires forensic analysis.

NATHAN ADAMS’ ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS

Wales Legal Awards 2019 – Regulatory and White Collar Crime Team of the Year.

Reeds wins white collar crime team of the year

Chambers and Partners 2025 – named ‘up and coming’

Legal 500 2025 – named a ‘Key Lawyer’

Memberships

Young Legal Aid Lawyers

Human Rights Lawyers Association