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Emma is a specialist criminal practitioner. She is regularly instructed as both leading and led junior counsel in trials of a high profile, complex and sensitive nature. She has extensive experience of acting in cases involving serious sexual offences, homicide, drug trafficking and fraud. Emma also advises upon criminal appeals where she did not act at first instance and in Judicial Review proceedings.
Throughout her practice Emma has developed a loyal following amongst solicitors due to her meticulous approach to law and case preparation and her reputation for outstanding client-care. She is extremely skilled in dealing with vulnerable and mentally disordered clients and is experienced in conducting fitness to plead cases.
In 2012 Emma was appointed as a criminal Recorder of the Crown Court and sits in London and the South-East. Emma is qualified to accept direct access instructions. She appears as a ranked barrister in Chambers and Partners.
Baroness Helena Kennedy KC introduces the first episode of Appealcast, an occasional podcast from the Doughty Street Chambers Criminal...
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