Holly has experience both Prosecuting and Defending in the Crown Court, Youth Court and Magistrates court.
She represents clients at all stages of proceedings, from PTPH to trial. Holly has been instructed in matters that involve offences of serious violence, drugs and sexual offences, being exposed to cases beyond her year of call. Holly has a calm and approachable manner when dealing with criminal clients.
Recent Cases:
R v KH – Defending in a trial of sexual assault of a child
R v TC – Defending. Sentence of community order for offences of voyeurism
R v CH – Defending a vulnerable Defendant for domestic violence offences including serious allegations of controlling and co-ercive behaviour
R v FL – Defending. Sentence for conspiracy to control prostitution and conspiracy to facilitate travel for exploitation.
Headridge Scholarship, Gray’s Inn, 2020
BTC Dean’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Nottingham Law School, 2020
Prize for the highest achievement in the Advocacy module, University of Birmingham, 2019
Finalist, 1 High Pavement Plea in Mitigation Competition, 2021
Runner Up, Ropewalk Mooting Competition, 2021
Winner, Instalaw Prison Law Mooting Competition, 2020
Runner Up, Quadrant Chambers Speed Mooting Competition, 2020
National Finalist, BPP’s Advocate of the Year Competition, 2019
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St Ives Chambers is particularly well known for its family law expertise, which spans family finance, children and care matters………. Other key areas include crime and regulatory, commercial, Chancery and banking matters……Legal 500
