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Rosa Bennathan practises primarily in criminal, regulatory and public law.

Her recent instructions include cases of alleged terrorist offences, possession with intent to supply, sexual assault, and arson with intent to endanger life.

Before coming to the bar, she worked in organisations aimed at addressing violence against women, including the Centre for Women’s Justice. There, she worked on strategic litigation focused on the criminal justice system.

Outside of court she has an advisory practice with a particular focus on sanctions, international jurisdiction, and issues of national security.

Criminal Bar Association; Young Fraud Lawyers Association; Defence Extradition Lawyers Forum

Barrister Training Course (Distinction) (2021); Lord Denning Scholar, Lincoln’s Inn (2020 / 2021); Graduate Diploma in Law (Distinction) (2019);  London School of Economics, MSc in Gender, Policy, and Inequalities (2015); University of Oxford, BA in English Language and Literature (2013)