Barristers

Dominic Hockley

Career

Year of call:2011

Position

Dominic has a reputation for fearless advocacy and sound legal advice.

He is a sought after junior specialising in complex crime, confiscation and professional discipline.  He prosecutes and defends in jury trials across London and the surrounding area.  He is skilled at witness handling; adept at questioning vulnerable or difficult witnesses and cross-examining medical and forensic experts.

Dominic has been led in a number of multi-million pound frauds and has particular professional experience of infant manslaughter cases.  He has spent several months at the Serious Fraud Office and has acted as independent LPP counsel.

Able to deliver a bespoke service, Dominic accepts private instructions, including for motoring offences, and has significant experience acting for clients on a public / direct access basis.

Dominic is a very experienced advocate before professional and disciplinary bodies, particularly in fitness to practice hearings in the healthcare field. His approachable attitude and clear presentation make him the ideal advocate for regulators and registrants. 

Areas of Expertise

Fraud

Money Laundering

Confiscation and Restraint Proceedings

Serious Crime

Private Prosecutions 

Professional Discipline & Regulatory

Education

Law Tripos. M.A. (Cantab), University of Cambridge, Trinity CollegeLL.M, University of Virginia School of Law, USABPTC,BPP Law School, HolbornErasmus Exchange, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands

Mentions

London Bar

Fraud: crime

LEADING JUNIORS3
Dominic Hockley  – 2 Harcourt Buildings ‘Dominic is bright, diligent, knowledgeable and has very good judgement. He has excellent interpersonal skills which allows him to gain the trust of instructing solicitors, clients, opponents and judges alike. He has extensive experience in dealing with heavy fraud cases and is able to deal with factually complex matters with ease.’