Diana Payne
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Work Department
Head of general crime.
Position
Partner, solicitor-advocate (higher courts criminal proceedings), head of general crime team. Specialises in all aspects criminal litigation. Heads up one of the busiest police station and magistrates’ court teams in the country. Undertakes cases in Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and House of Lords. Specialist youth court advocate. Advises government committees regarding the criminal justice system. Notable cases: R v Mills and Poole (House of Lords).
Career
Trained Wilkinsons, Kingston upon Thames; qualified 1990; assistant solicitor Robert Blackford & Co 1995-2001; partner 2001-07; partner Blackfords LLP 2007 to present.
Member
Law Society; LCCSA (committee member).
Education
Old Palace School, Croydon; Durham University (BA Hons); College of Law, Guildford.
Practice Areas
Crime - corporate; Crime - general; Fraud
