Barristers

Helen Valley

Helen Valley

Position

Helen has over 25 years' experience defending serious and complex crime matters, including homicide, firearms offences, drugs and fraud cases.

In her fraud work, Helen is routinely instructed on behalf of professionals such as doctors, local authority officials and company directors.

Helen is particularly known for her sensitivity and patience with clients and her ability to deal with vulnerable defendants. Helen has developed expertise in relation to the treatment of vulnerable witnesses and has lectured in this regard to various organisations.

Helen is part of a team of practitioners and Judges accredited to train new entrants in advocacy techniques and best practice.

Career

Called 1990.

Memberships

Criminal Bar Association Female Fraud Forum Fraud Lawyers Association Women in Criminal Law

Education

BA (Hons), London University Bar Vocational Course, Inns of Court School of Law

Mentions

London Bar

Crime

Leading junior4
Helen Valley – 25 Bedford Row 
London Bar

Fraud: crime

Leading junior4
Helen Valley – 25 Bedford Row ‘Helen is incredibly diligent. A good cross-examiner who is very persuasive on her feet.’