3PB

Crime.

Overview

Francisca da Costa is an experienced advocate who enjoys a good rapport with clients, colleagues, and the judiciary. Francisca practices criminal law, representing both the prosecution and the defence.

Francisca is compassionate and understanding, and is regularly instructed in sensitive cases involving vulnerable defendants and witnesses. She has earned a reputation for her careful and intuitive handling of clients with complex emotional and educational needs.

In the course of her career, Francisca has dealt with a wide range of criminal matters but has particular strength in sexual offences and violence. She tackles each case with the same level of care and determination, and strives to provide a prompt and thorough service to those instructing.

Francisca has delivered accredited numerous CPD lectures, and sings with the 3PB house band ‘Out of Office!‘

Crime

Year of call 2006

Middle Temple Western Circuit

LLB (Hons) Law with Politics, University of Southampton Bar Vocational Course, BPP Law School, London