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51 LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS, LONDON, WC2A 3LZ, ENGLAND
Tel:
Work 020 7430 2277
Fax:
Fax 020 7430 1101
DX:
37981 KINGSWAY
Web:
www.bcl.com
Email:

Rachel Hubbard

Tel:
Work +44 20 7430 2277
Email:
BCL Burton Copeland

Work Department

Serious and general crime; business crime and regulation.

Position

Rachel specialises in the defence of all aspects of criminal work including sexual offences, domestic violence and related allegations, the varying degrees of assault, public order offences, drugs matters, murder and manslaughter, and health and safety investigations. She has extensive experience, skill and knowledge in representing those detained in police stations and individuals interviewed under caution by any prosecution or enforcement agency. Rachel has always specialised in all areas of criminal defence work and fraud and has a wealth of experience across the spectrum. She has successfully represented professionals, medical practitioners, TV and radio corporations and companies, celebrities, musicians, high-profile sportsmen, lawyers, bankers and accountants at both the investigation stage, trial process and in the associated matters of restraint and confiscation. She has particular expertise in cases involving medical/forensic issues and has acted in some of the most high-profile cases in the past 20 years. She is skilled and experienced in dealing with media and reputation management.

Career

Trained Claude Hornby & Cox; qualified 1989; assistant solicitor 1989-93; associate Magrath & Co 1993-2000; BCL Burton Copeland 2000; partner 2002 to date.

Member

Former secretary of London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association; Health and Safety Lawyers’ Association; Association of Women Solicitors; Royal Society of Medicine.

Education

St Cyres, Cardiff; West Midlands University (1986 BA Hons Law); College of Law, Guildford (1987 Law Society Finals).

Leisure

Adventurous travel, wildlife, walking, socialising and domesticity.

Practice Areas

Crime - general; Fraud; Health and safety

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