Selway Chambers is a specialist barristers’ chambers based in Northumberland, providing expert legal representation across key practice areas including immigration and road traffic law. As a sole practitioner chambers opened in 2022, it stands out through its direct access authorization, allowing members of the public to instruct the barrister directly without a solicitor intermediary.
Led by Mr. Richard Selway, a dual-qualified solicitor and barrister with over twenty years of experience, the chambers offers a personalized and cost-effective approach to legal advocacy. Mr. Selway regularly appears in courts and tribunals across the North East, North West, and throughout England and Wales, representing clients in both civil and criminal matters. He is known for his involvement in notable reported cases and his ability to handle legally aided work when instructed by solicitors.
Services Offered
- Asylum claims and appeals
- Immigration applications (including spouse visas, naturalisation, entry clearance)
- Human rights immigration cases
- Deportation defence
- Tiered applications (students, investors, workers)
- Immigration bail applications
- EU law matters
- Cases involving working illegally in the UK
- Road traffic offences (speeding, mobile phone use, drug/drink driving)
- Careless and dangerous driving cases
- Driving without insurance or licence
- Failing to provide driver information
- Magistrates and Crown Court appeals
- Totting disqualification cases and exceptional hardship pleas
- Civil and criminal trial advocacy
- Motorcycle accident hearings
Selway Chambers serves clients across England and Wales, with regular appearances in courts from Newcastle and Durham to London, Liverpool, and Manchester. Conferences are available in person, via Zoom, Skype, or phone, ensuring accessibility for clients regardless of location.
