MA (Oxon) Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Dip. Law, City University

Major Scholar, Inner Temple

Featured in The Times "Future Stars of the Bar"

Listed in Chambers and Partners 2010 – Fraud – Up and Coming

 “A star of the future who is very sensible, very intelligent and good on her feet”

General Crime

Predominantly defence practice spanning the full range of criminal conduct including violence, drugs, sex and firearms. Experience in complex and multi handed cases including organised crime. Particular interest in defending young persons; frequently appears for youths charged with gang-related offences such as conspiracy to supply, possession of firearms, and serious violence; also continues to accept instructions for more complicated matters in the Youth Court.

Fraud

Has quickly gained a wealth of experience in a wide range of fraud, money laundering and other dishonesty matters, including confiscation, acting both alone and as junior to leading counsel. Frequently instructed in complex and sensitive cases.  Experienced in the international aspects of multi-jurisdictional investigations including where Mutual Legal Assistance has been sought and where prosecutions have taken place in more than one country. Recently acted  for the first defendant in “Imperial Consolidated”, an alleged $250 million offshore "Ponzi" scheme of which the defendant was acquitted following two lengthy trials over three years. Acted for the Liberal Democrats’ largest donor Michael Brown, alleged to have defrauded the former Manchester United Chairman of over $10 million. Experience of insolvency law in both criminal and civil contexts including prosecutions by BERR and acting on behalf of a trustee in bankruptcy. In addition to defence work, previous instructions include from the Serious Fraud Office to undertake a review of FBI/Grand Jury material where the UK trial was preceded by convictions in the US Federal Court.

Health and Safety , Fire Safety and Regulatory  

Acts in a variety of Health and Safety and regulatory proceedings, including CPS/HSE joint investigations. Acts for both prosecution and defence in relation to allegations of gross negligence manslaughter and Health and Safety offences, recently acted in a double manslaughter prosecution arising out of the explosion of a Sussex fireworks factory in which two firemen were killed. Previous cases include gross negligence manslaughter arising out of a medication error in a care home.  Significant expertise in fire-related matters and proceedings brought under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, prosecuting for the Fire and Rescue Service and advising companies and individuals as to compliance with the same.

Regulatory and Disciplinary

Experienced in regulatory and disciplinary proceedings. Has acted for health care professionals, including before the General Optical Council, and for doctors, including Coroners Court hearings where their conduct has been called into question. Experienced in matters concerning the Commission for Social Care Inspection including appeals against their findings to the Care Standards Tribunal.

Inquests

Acts for interested parties at Coroner’s inquests. Has represented doctors whose conduct has been called into question, including regarding matters such as undiagnosed DVTs and a terminal care medication error.

Road Traffic Law

Frequently instructed to defend high profile and “celebrity” clients in relation to Road Traffic offences, also acts for corporate clients facing prosecution by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).  

Cases