Miss Kate Riekstina > Rose Court Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile
Rose Court Chambers Offices
71–75 Shelton Street
London
WC2H 9JQ
England
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Miss Kate Riekstina
Position
Kate is an empathic, persuasive and thorough advocate predominantly with a criminal defence practice. She has significant experience in all areas of criminal law, but is particularly instructed in serious sexual offences, drug offences and violent offences.
Career
Kate is highly regarded for her oral and written advocacy, and charismatic approach when representing clients in all types of criminal proceedings.
Throughout her practice, Kate has acted in cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants. Her experience therefore involves dealing with children, vulnerable adults and young offenders in a respectful and compassionate way.
Prior to commencing practice, Kate spent time working as a prison officer at HMP Holloway and HMP Pentonville on the mental health unit and residential wings.
Languages
English, Latvian
Memberships
Middle Temple
Criminal Bar Association
Education
Education – Bournemouth University (2010 – 2014) – LLB Law – 2:1
City Law School (2014- 2015) – Bar Professional Training Course – Very Competent
Queen Mary University (2016-2017) – LLM Criminal Justice – Distinction