Call: 2021
Rose Glanville brings a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to her practice as demonstrated by her diverse portfolio of junior briefs.
Rose joined Chambers in 2023, following supervision by Head of Chambers Catrin John (family / public), Christian Howells (civil / public), and Peter Donnison (criminal).
Rose’s excellent academic record underpins her legal practice. She obtained a first class BSc in Politics and Sociology from the University of Bristol and was recognised with a major scholarship from The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn to qualify at the Bar. Prior to tenancy, Rose gained international commercial experience working for a technology company in Paris, France.
In civil and public law, Rose is a Junior Junior on the Attorney General’s Civil Panel and is regularly instructed in judicial review matters and inquests. She undertakes advisory work across the spectrum of procurement, finance, and business claims. As a pupil Rose contributed to major government inquiries including Infected Blood and COVID-19.
Rose has a busy criminal practice acting for both defence and prosecution in cases ranging from drugs and violent crime to proceeds of crime. Rose is frequently instructed in trials involving complex domestic abuse backgrounds and has extensive experience handling vulnerable witnesses, including children and those with learning difficulties.
Rose’s bilingualism and active membership of the European Circuit makes her well-positioned to take instructions on cross-border Articled and Regulatory matters.
Rose accepts instructions up to the fast track on allocation through to trial and is frequently instructed in contract, banking, and finance matters. She is regularly instructed to advise upon contractual claims and consumer rights matters.
Rose is a dedicated criminal practitioner and has developed a thriving practice instructed as both defence counsel and as a CPS Level 2 prosecutor. Her caseload involves serious offences of violence, drugs production and supply, and Proceeds of Crime Act matters.
Rose is not afraid of procedural challenge and frequently advances nuanced arguments on abuse and appellate authorities. Rose’s client engagement skills allow her to uncover critical details others might miss, and she provides strategic advice that resonates with clients to rigorously advance their best interests.
As a member of the Attorney General’s Junior Junior Civil Panel, Rose acts for both Trusts and the bereaved in inquests, including on a pro bono basis.
As a member of the Attorney General’s Civil Panel: Junior Junior Counsel, Rose is actively instructed in judicial review proceedings.
Rose acts in inquests and has experience actingin Article 2 matters involving suicide and state care. Rose is further experienced in handling and advising upon Public Interest Immunity (PII) material.
She has experience of conducting complex disclosure reviews, including tens of thousands of pages of prison records that concern the treatment of vulnerable clients with comorbidities.
As a pupil Rose assisted in major public inquiries, including the COVID-19 and Infected Blood Inquiries. Her work involved conferencing with clients, direct engagement with affected individuals, reviewing disclosure, identifying systemic failings, and developing questions for witnesses.
Rose undertakes a range of regulatory work from advice through to contested hearing, often settling enforcement issues. Of note is that Rose has authored a chapter on Procurement in respect of the new Procurement Act and new Welsh Regulations.
Rose is frequently instructed by the Home Office in civil recovery and confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. She advises on account freezing orders, tainted and mixed funds under s.306, and exclusion applications for legal and living expenses. Her practice includes detailed advice and argument in respect of such recovery proceedings Civil Recovery Proceedings and the relevant statutory instruments.
Rose also handles environmental cases and is developing a specialism in handling animal confiscation cases under the Dangerous Dog Act 1991 and Animal Welfare Act 2006. She is experienced in advancing arguments on fit and proper ownership, exemptions, and the operation of destruction orders, and frequently succeeds in obtaining contingent destruction orders in lieu.
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Congratulations to Rose Glanville who appears in the 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List, which recognises lawyers who have devoted at least 25 hours in the past 12 months…
