Garden Court Chambers

36 Crime

Catherine is a highly regarded junior with a practice prosecuting and defending serious and complex cases, with a particular focus on serious violence and organised crime.

Her recent caseload incudes Murder (led junior), Perverting the Course of Justice (led junior), Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs (led junior and junior alone), Fraud (led junior and junior alone),  Armed Robbery, Witness Intimidation, Attempted Kidnapping and Criminal Damage with Intent to Endanger Life. She has experience in the Court of Appeal and in international matters.

A tenacious advocate, she meticulously prepares each case and is formidable in court. Her submissions are described by an instructing solicitor as “the product of detailed and comprehensive consideration of the evidence and the tactical approach to be taken to meeting it”. Catherine is hardworking and responsive, offering a high level of client care. Her down to earth manner enables her to build an easy rapport with clients and she is described as adept at handling clients “with professionalism and compassion”.

Awards/Appointments

2023 Level 3 on CPS general crime panel 2021 Level 2 on CPS extradition panel 2020 Shortlisted for Women in Law Awards Rising Star – Barrister/Advocate of the year 2017 Lincoln’s Inn Buchanan Prizewinner (BPTC) 2017 City University Everard Ver Hayden Prizewinner (BPTC) 2016 Lincoln’s Inn Lord Denning Scholar (BPTC) 2016 City University Postgraduate Scholar (BPTC) 2012 Lincoln’s Inn Lord Haldane Scholar (GDL) 2012 University of Law “Gold Award” Scholar (GDL) 2012 University of Sheffield Marquand Prizewinner (Degree)

Call: 2017.

Areas of experience:

Extradition Serious & Complex Crime Consumer Regulatory Restraint of Trade and Confidentiality

Criminal Bar Association Defence Extradition Lawyers Forum Human Rights Lawyers Association Young Legal Aid Lawyers

Education:

LLM, University of London (ongoing) Bar Professional Training Course, City University – Outstanding Graduate Diploma in Law, University of Law – Distinction BA (Hons) Politics and Philosophy, University of Sheffield – First

Awards and scholarships:

Buchanan Prize for BPTC results, Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn Everard Ver Hayden Prize for BPTC results, City University Lord Denning BPTC Scholarship, Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn Postgraduate BPTC Scholarship, City University GDL Mooting Competition Winner, University of Law Lord Haldane GDL Scholarship, Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn GDL “Gold Award” Scholarship, University of Law Marquand Prize for dissertation mark, University of Sheffield Department of Politics