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Kate Riekstina

Kate Riekstina

Position

Kate is an empathic, persuasive and thorough advocate predominantly with a criminal defence practice. She has significant experience in all areas of criminal law, but is particularly instructed in serious sexual offences, drug offences and violent offences.

Career

Kate is highly regarded for her oral and written advocacy, and charismatic approach when representing clients in all types of criminal proceedings.

Throughout her practice, Kate has acted in cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants. Her experience therefore involves dealing with children, vulnerable adults and young offenders in a respectful and compassionate way.

Prior to commencing practice, Kate spent time working as a prison officer at HMP Holloway and HMP Pentonville on the mental health unit and residential wings.

Languages

English, Latvian

Memberships

Middle Temple

Criminal Bar Association

Education

Education – Bournemouth University (2010 – 2014) – LLB Law – 2:1

City Law School (2014- 2015) - Bar Professional Training Course – Very Competent

Queen Mary University (2016-2017) – LLM Criminal Justice – Distinction