CRIMINAL LAW

Louise has over 2 decades experience of advising and representing clients in criminal matters ranging from road traffic offences to murder, with a demonstrable track record in appeal work. She is accustomed to acting as a junior alone in the most serious and complex cases and is known as a determined and resilient advocate who places emphasis on pro-active involvement at the earliest stages of a case. Louise is also known for her personable and approachable attitude towards lay clients.
Louise has a particular interest in those areas of crime which sometimes overlap with other areas such as employment and immigration.

FAMILY LAW

Louise also accepts instructions on family matters, specialising in non-molestation orders and children act proceedings. She has proven experience in this area acting all across the North West, and her excellent manner with lay clients leaves her well equipped to deal with the complexities and difficulties that the Family Court can cause for lay clients.

DIRECT ACCESS

Louise is qualified to accept Direct Access instructions.

MEMBERSHIPS

– Criminal Bar Association
– Northern Circuit
– Gray’s Inn

NOTABLE CASES
R v JO – Large scale class A drugs conspiracy
R v UK – Sexual assault
R v JD – Vat fraud
R v PM – Rape
R v TG – s18 Assault
R v KH – Murder
PC v KH – Whistleblowing