Owain Williams

Owain joined Draycott Browne in July 2024 after years of working in busy criminal defence practices in Bolton, Liverpool and Manchester.

He has been an Accredited Police Station Representative for over 10yrs and vast experience in representing suspects at the Police Station. He prides himself on his no-nonsense approach with the Police to get the best results for those he represents.

Owain works in our Crown Court Department and in particular specialises in matters involving serious violence (such as Murder, Robbery or Wounding With Intent) and matters involving Domestic Violence. His years of experience has allowed Owain to build up strong relationships with leading barristers and experts such as Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Forensic Experts and Digital Analysts.

He has become a recognised figure with the Manchester Crown Court judiciary who have personally commended Owain’s dedication and work ethic in his cases.

As a father of two young children, Owain understands the devastating impact that a criminal investigation can have on a person and their family and the relationship with their children.

Owain also undertakes work for our Prison Law Department, conducting Oral Hearings before the Parole Board and in Adjudications.

Owain can be contacted on 07900 229498, or alternatively by email at owain.williams@draycottbrowne.co.uk

Notable cases:

R v RA (2024)
Owain litigated on a case before Swansea Crown Court involving a surgeon who was accused of possessing indecent images of children. The case heavily focused on forensic analysis of phones and laptops. The reports of that analysis was able to show that RA was innocent of the matters he was accused of and he was found Not Guilty following a trial.

R v MS (2024)
Owain worked on this case involving a female with significant mental health issues who had been drugged and threatened with physical and sexual violence if she did not agree to store a firearm on behalf of an Organised Crime Gang. A referral was made to the National Referral Mechanism for Modern Slavery and during which Owain obtained reports from various experts including psychiatrists, psychologists, criminologists and sociologists that all concluded this lady was extremely vulnerable. Following service of a Defence Statement, the Crown Prosecution Service offered no evidence against MS.

R v MDL – Operation Acquire - armed robbery (2024) – Owain represented MDL, a young man with significant mental health issues, during which he was charged with several armed robberies which involved machetes. Following representations, it was agreed that other offences would be Taken Into Consideration. MDL received 4yrs 5mths for 24 robberies.

R v NJ – Conspiracy to Supply Class A and B (2024) – Defendant pleaded guilty to two counts of Conspiring to Supply Class A and B drugs and possessing criminal property. Believed to be high significant role, NJ received 33 months custody and avoided Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings despite a £6,000 cash found.

R v GD – historic sexual offences (2024) – GD was accused of historic sexual abuse during the 1980s. GD was elderly and suffered with early onset dementia. Owain worked on the case much on his own during the Criminal Bar industrial Action. Following a 10 day trial, GD was acquitted.

R v DF – Murder (2022) – Owain was the litigator on another “one punch murder” case. DF was on a night out in Oldham during which a confrontation too place with the deceased during which the deceased was punched and fell to the floor. DF was charged with murder. Following challenges to the evidence made by DF’s legal team, the Prosecution offered no evidence in respect of the charge of murder.

R v DR – Operation Malachite – Murder (2021). Owain was the litigator on a case involving the gangland stabbing between two gangs in South Manchester. Following trial, the Defendant was acquitted of murder. Appeal against sentence for manslaughter was reduced at the Court of Appeal. Instructed Counsel was Nina Graham KC.

R v DJ – Murder (2020). Owain was the litigator on a “one punch murder” case involving a two friends who fell out during which DJ attacked him by punching the deceased in the head. Following, representations made by Owain and Counsel Stephen Swift, the Prosecution amended the charge to one of manslaughter. DJ received 6yrs in prison following a plea.