Crime
Since starting her career at St Philips in 2000, Jennifer Josephs has established a busy practice as a popular and effective leading junior. She specializes in criminal law, appearing predominantly in the most serious and often high profile cases. She been appointed to the Prosecution approved list for offences of counter terrorism, serious and organized crime, rape and fraud as a grade 4 advocate, the highest level.
Jennifer is named as a Leading Junior in the Legal 500 and ranked in the Chambers UK Bar Guide.
She acts on behalf of the Prosecution and the Defence, being regularly instructed in cases involving multiple Defendants and complex conspiracies. She has particular experience of defending clients who are especially vulnerable, often through age or mental illness. She has a friendly and pragmatic approach, which wins the confidence of both lay and professional clients on both sides. Notable cases have involved murder, firearms conspiracies, organized crime, money laundering and drug importation.
Jennifer is regularly invited to train local students, as well as being an approved advocacy trainer for the Midlands Circuit.
Called to the Bar in 2000.
Middle Temple; Criminal Bar Association; Midland Circuit.
Newcastle upon Tyne University LLB (Hons) Law.