London Bar
Crime
Leading junior4‘Emma is sought after by the very best silks as she is an excellent lawyer in terms of drafting skills as well as being an equally effective advocate. She combines sheer hard work with natural flair. Emma is a star.’
25 Bedford Row
Barristers
Emma Stuart-Smith
- Phone020 7067 1500
- Email[email protected]
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- Profilewww.25bedfordrow.com
Position
Emma’s practice encompasses all areas of criminal defence work, focusing particularly upon serious violence and organised crime. Her practice also includes sexual offences, money laundering and fraud offences.
With a focus on homicide, serious violence, firearm and drug conspiracies, her experience includes allegations of human trafficking within drug conspiracies and other allegations under the Modern Slavery Act.
Emma has strong experience representing young and vulnerable defendants, including those with learning difficulties and mental health issues. She has experience working with intermediaries and advising on cases where fitness to plead is an issue.
Emma receives instructions as a junior alone and a led junior.
Career
Called 2009.
Memberships
Criminal Bar Association
Young Legal Aid Lawyers
The Howard League for Penal Reform
South Eastern Circuit
Education
University of Bristol (Philosophy BA Hons, 2007)
BPP Law School (GDL, 2008)
City Law School (BVC Outstanding, 2009)
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