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Jennifer Tallentire
Work Department
Crime
Position
Jenny is a highly experienced criminal practitioner, with expertise in the most challenging and complex crime including murder, manslaughter and serious sexual offences. She is known for her particular skill in dealing with cases involving vulnerable or child witnesses or defendants. In addition, she is often counsel of choice to represent those appearing in the Crown Court for the first time, particularly in motor fatality cases.
Career
Called 2000
Jenny has substantial trial experience in all areas of criminal law, both prosecuting and defending. Jenny regularly prosecutes and defends those who have been charged with the most serious of offences including rape, child sex offences and murder. She combines a sensitive approach to witnesses and clients with a robust approach in court.
Jenny has extensive experience defending motor fatality cases in the Crown Court. Such defendants often have no experience of the Criminal Justice system and they, together with their representatives, appreciate Jenny’s professional and effective advice coupled with a sensitive manner.
Education
Inns of Court school of Law; University of Bristol
Lawyer Rankings
Regional Bar > Western Circuit > Crime (general and fraud)
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Jennifer Tallentire – Guildhall Chambers ‘She has extraordinary skills of organisation and so is suited to complex cases. She is also a compelling advocate and very good at managing difficult clients.’