Position

Chantel is a criminal defence specialist and a passionate, committed advocate, with an outstanding presence in Court. She has experience defending in cases involving all types of allegations, including fraud, violence, drugs, sexual and public order offences. She has experience in serious youth cases, modern slavery defences and complex mental health cases.

Chantel has acted in cases across the spectrum of financial wrongdoing including acting in proceeds of crime proceedings (POCA) and account freezing, restraint, forfeiture, confiscation and money laundering hearings.

Chantel acts both alone and as a led junior. Recent substantial cases in which she has been led include modern slavery and human trafficking, conspiracy to supply Class A and assisting an offender in a complex homicide case.

Chantel has worked on a number of cases involving allegations against Grime artists, and has made successful bail applications on behalf of high profile artists.

Education

BPTC Part-Time, BPP LMSc Health, Community and Development, domestic violence policy, LSE LLB Law, King’s College London LSE Graduate Scholarship Research Grant, LSE