- R v B (2020) - Junior Counsel for the prosecution in case involving allegation of murder.
- R v C (2014) - Defence counsel for first named defendant on the indictment in an allegation of manslaughter, the case attracted significant press interest.
Call 1999
Claire is a member of both the Criminal Team and Immigration team, having initially specialised in Criminal law following completion of her pupillage in 2000.
Crime
She is instructed by both the Prosecution and the Defence in a wide range of cases dealing with serious violent offences, complex dishonesty offences, serious and historic sexual offences and drug conspiracy offences. She has significant experience of high value Proceeds of Crime cases and is often instructed in cases that attract significant media attention.
Claire is a Grade 4 Prosecutor and member of the rape and serious sexual offences panel.
Immigration
Claire regulary appears in the Immigration & Asylum Chamber, including the Upper Tribunal on cases involving asylum, family and private life claims, EEA regulations and deportation. Given her background in criminal law Claire has a particular expertise in cases involving deportation both in the First Tier tribunal and the Upper tribunal.
Recognised for her thorough preparation and clear, concise and persuasive advocacy within the Court room, she is well known for being approachable both to her professional and lay clients instilling confidence from the outset.