Rose Court Chambers

Lady-Gené has experience defending on a broad range of matters including dishonesty offences, drugs, violence and knife crime. In addition to her general criminal practice, she also regularly represents clients for driving and road traffic matters.

Lady-Gené’s approachable manner allows her to build a rapport with clients, especially when representing young and vulnerable clients, as well as those with diverse diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Lady-Gené gained experience in immigration, policy and academia conducting international and comparative research. She also worked at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (The Khmer Rouge Tribunal).

Lady-Gené is fluent in German and French and accepts instructions for both public and private work.

Notable Cases

R v S – Represented a defendant charged with attempted s. 20 GBH and threatening with a blade in a multi-handed trial. The defendant did not give evidence at trial. He defendant was acquitted of all counts.

R v C – Represented a youth client tried alongside adult. The defendant was charged with robbery. Following a successful submission of no case to answer the jury were directed to return a verdict of not guilty.

R v F – Junior counsel, multi-handed trial. The defendant was charged with several counts of converting criminal property and conspiracy to defraud in a large-scale sporting ticket conspiracy.

R v T – Junior counsel. The defendant was charged with fraudulent trading. After thoroughly reviewing the disclosure history, it became evident that the disclosure task had not been completed in this case. The prosecution offered no evidence.

HSE v R – Represented a defendant charged as a contractor with contravening a health and safety regulation. His company was charged with the same offence. Following judicial direction, the jury formally returned a not guilty verdict in relation to the company.

R v L – Represented a defendant charged with attempted burglary. He had been stopped and searched close to the scene. Forensic examination of the defendant's clothing established a large number of glass fragments. The defendant was acquitted.

R v R – Appeal against conviction. Conviction for exposure quashed.

R v H – Represented a defendant at her committal for sentence for possession of 1 kg of heroin with intent to supply. She received a suspended sentence.

French, German