Doughty Street Chambers

Criminal Law and Appeals

As an experienced court advocate committed to high standards of client care, Karlia achieves excellent results through careful case preparation, informed legal argument, and persuasive advocacy.

She is sought after for serious and complex cases involving violence, weapons, trafficking, sexual offences, drugs, theft and fraud; and successfully represents clients at the Court of Appeal, Divisional and Administrative Court.

Karlia is able to provide plain, accessible advice to clients at all stages of proceedings on a private or legal aid basis. Direct access instructions are also welcome.

Year of Call: 2013

Prior to joining the Bar, Karlia worked for a number of non-governmental organisations and law offices supporting clients facing the death penalty and lengthy prison sentences. This included roles at the Centre for Criminal Appeals and Reprieve, where she helped clients to appeal murder convictions through applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission; and liaised with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to assist British nationals facing capital charges for drug importation in Pakistan.

English Greek

Criminal Bar Association

Human Rights Lawyers Association

Extradition Lawyers Association

Young Fraud Lawyers Association

Law with American Legal Studies LLB - University of Leeds Public International Law LLM - Leiden University, Holland Bar Professional Training Course - Kaplan Law School