36 Crime
Claire is an experienced, robust and determined advocate practicing exclusively in criminal law. Her practice covers all aspects of criminal offences including murder, fraud, serious sexual offences, drugs and serious violent offences. Claire has extensive expertise in the areas of serious violence, sexual offences and in complex and sensitive cases.
Claire is known for being approachable with excellent client care and for her scrupulous case preparation. Claire has appeared on behalf of the defence as junior counsel alone in cases of attempted murder.
Claire is often instructed in cases involving expert witnesses and young and/or vulnerable witnesses/defendants and has substantial experience of cases involving intermediaries.
Call: 2000.
Areas of experience:
Serious & Complex Crime Financial Crime
English
Midland Circuit South Eastern Circuit Criminal Bar Association CPS Grade 3 Appointed to CPS Panel of Advocates at Level 3 Appointed to the CPS Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Panel 2019 - Legally qualified chair to serve on Police Misconduct Panels in Thames Valley, Surrey, Hampshire and Kent