Karlia Lykourgou > Doughty Street Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile
Doughty Street Chambers Offices
53-54 DOUGHTY STREET
LONDON
WC1N 2LS
England
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Karlia Lykourgou
Work Department
Position
As an experienced court advocate committed to high standards of client care, Karlia achieves excellent results through careful case preparation, informed legal argument, and persuasive advocacy.
She is sought after for serious and complex cases involving violence, weapons, trafficking, sexual offences, drugs, theft and fraud; and successfully represents clients at the Court of Appeal, Divisional and Administrative Court.
Karlia is able to provide plain, accessible advice to clients at all stages of proceedings on a private or legal aid basis. Direct access instructions are also welcome.
Career
Year of Call: 2013
Prior to joining the Bar, Karlia worked for a number of non-governmental organisations and law offices supporting clients facing the death penalty and lengthy prison sentences. This included roles at the Centre for Criminal Appeals and Reprieve, where she helped clients to appeal murder convictions through applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission; and liaised with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to assist British nationals facing capital charges for drug importation in Pakistan.
Languages
Memberships
Criminal Bar Association
Human Rights Lawyers Association
Extradition Lawyers Association
Young Fraud Lawyers Association
Education
Law with American Legal Studies LLB – University of Leeds
Public International Law LLM – Leiden University, Holland
Bar Professional Training Course – Kaplan Law School