Ms Leila Gaskin > Crucible Chambers > LONDON, England > Barrister Profile
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Ms Leila Gaskin
Work Department
Leila Gaskin is a leading barrister in her field. She both prosecutes and defends in the most serious and complex criminal cases. She specialises in, and is recognised for, her work both in crime and fraud and was awarded junior barrister of the year by the Legal 500 directory in 2020.
Position
Leila Gaskin is a leading barrister in her field. She both prosecutes and defends in the most serious and complex criminal cases. She specialises in, and is recognised for, her work both in crime and fraud and was awarded junior barrister of the year by the Legal 500 directory in 2020. Leila is instructed by the CPS Organised Crime Division, Specialist Fraud Division (currently on behalf of HMRC and MHRA) and the CPS Proceeds of Crime Division, as well as being instructed in private prosecutions.
Defending, she conducts complex and lengthy cases on behalf of defence solicitors managing cases from the outset and on through the various stages of court proceedings.
Her practice is complimented by both prosecuting and defending. She has defended in lengthy and complex cases throughout her career and is known for her meticulous approach and dedication to each and every case.
Career
Leila Gaskin is a leading barrister in her field. She both prosecutes and defends in the most serious and complex criminal cases. She specialises in, and is recognised for, her work both in crime and fraud and was awarded junior barrister of the year by the Legal 500 directory in 2020. Leila is instructed by the CPS Organised Crime Division, Specialist Fraud Division (currently on behalf of HMRC and MHRA) and the CPS Proceeds of Crime Division, as well as being instructed in private prosecutions.
Defending, she conducts complex and lengthy cases on behalf of defence solicitors managing cases from the outset and on through the various stages of court proceedings.
Her practice is complimented by both prosecuting and defending. She has defended in lengthy and complex cases throughout her career and is known for her meticulous approach and dedication to each and every case.
Memberships
- Criminal Bar Association
- South Eastern Circuit
- Public Access Bar Association
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Fraud: crime
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Leila Gaskin – Crucible Chambers ‘Leila provides robust advice and is not afraid of voluminous evidence. She identifies key issues at an early stage. She is a passionate advocate who is incredibly confident and brave, and displays a calm manner that is well liked by the judiciary.’
London Bar > Crime
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 2Leila Gaskin – Crucible Chambers ‘Leila is the perfect brief and stands out as an advocate in multi-handed trials. Her advocacy is elegant and she does not waste a single word. She has a brilliant handle on the facts and the law, excellent judgement and is thoroughly professional in and out of court. She will walk into silk seamlessly.’
Crucible Chambers is an ‘excellent set of chambers that is going places fast’, with several strong barristers handling a wide range of criminal matters. Martin Goudie KC, praised as ‘one of the best strategists at the Bar’, is experienced in murder and robbery cases. Roderick James specialises in serious drug trafficking and violence cases. Leila Gaskin has a strong reputation as an ‘articulate and very persuasive advocate’ – she has recently acted in murder, attempted murder, and human trafficking trials. Clea Topolski KC took silk in March 2024.