The 36 Group

Julie is an experienced criminal practitioner whose tenacity as an advocate has gained her a reputation as a formidable opponent and a persuasive jury advocate. She has an extensive criminal practice, regularly appearing in cases of the most serious nature including murder, attempted murder, people trafficking and modern slavery offences, GBH, rape and historic child abuse spanning several generations and involving multiple victims, drug trafficking, money laundering, blackmail, kidnapping, false imprisonment, child cruelty and large scale public violence, and has been instructed in such cases both as junior and lead counsel. She has a particular skill in dealing with sensitive cases including serious violent and sexual offences towards adults and children, trafficking and slavery of vulnerable adults and children, having extensive experience of cases involving young and vulnerable witnesses and defendants, and those with disabilities, special needs and mental health issues. She is highly regarded for her ability to communicate with both witnesses and clients and for her meticulous approach to every case. She quickly gains the trust and confidence of both lay and professional clients by her exensive knowledge and detailed preparation, combined with a down to earth approach. She is reguarly instructed to deal with high profile, complex and serious cases, including cases which have attracted national and international press coverage.

Called 1993, Middle Temple Level 4 Prosecutor and on the RASSO panel since 2004

Specialist in dealing with vulnerable witnesses Crown Court Recorder

Fluent French and conversational German.

Midland Circuit Criminal Bar Association

Bolton School Girls’ Division; King’s College, London (LL.B (Hons), 2:1), BVC, Inns of Court School of Law (Very Competent). Scholarships awarded: Jules Thorn Scholar, Blackstone’s Scholar.