Drystone Chambers

Lynne Shirley is a highly respected jury advocate, whose practice encompasses all areas of serious crime, predominantly sexual offences, drugs and fraud.

Lynne is a Grade 3 prosecutor. She has a special flair for dealing with serious sexual offences and has a wealth of expertise in this regard.

With an ability to easily gain the confidence of and quickly establish a rapport with lay and professional clients as well as witnesses, Lynne has a wealth of experience with defendants and witnesses who are young, vulnerable and have a range of medical and mental health difficulties. A robust advocate, Lynne tirelessly fights her lay and professional clients’ corner. She is meticulous in preparation and detail; a persuasive advocate who receives the respect of both lay and professional clients alike, along with the tribunal she appears in front of.

Lynne comes from a military and medical background, having been a serving officer in the regular Army for eight years. Lynne also trained as a nurse and midwife. Her experience of Army life means that Lynne has a detailed understanding of military procedure and the court martial system. Clients can only gain from her knowledge of the court martial procedure as she previously sat as a member of the Court Martial Board and, in private practice, has been instructed regularly in court martial proceedings. Lynne accepts instructions under the Public Access Rules, for those clients who do not wish to employ the services of a solicitor.