Miss Yimi Yangye > Rose Court Chambers > London, England > Barrister Profile

Miss Yimi Yangye

Position

A leading junior, Yimi is an experienced barrister with a predominately criminal defence practice. She is regularly instructed in high profile, serious and complex cases. She has extensive experience acting in cases covering the gambit of the criminal law including murders, sex trafficking, serious assaults, armed robberies, firearms, drugs offences, money laundering, fraud, and sexual offences. She is often instructed in sexual case involving vulnerable clients and/or witnesses.

She has on numerous occasions received Judicial praise for her incisive cross-examinations, deftly submissions and sensitive handling of witnesses.

Known for her straight-talking approach, she is a tenacious and fearless advocate.

Yimi is direct Access qualified: availability in crime, family, and public law.

 

“…we were impressed by your conduct of Ms U’s appeal and the manner in which you appear to have defended her at trial. You pursued all the right points, without being tedious or repetitive…”

The Rt Hon. Lord Justice Fulford, Vice president, of the Court of Appeal  

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“…a most impressive display of dedication, determination and focused advocacy”

HHJ Raynor Woolwich CC  

Yimi Yangye has a strong work ethic, able to assimilate and present complex cases effortlessly, you can throw anything at her last minute, and she will identify legal points which others are unable to find, leaving no stone unturned. Her attention to detail is second to none. She is prepared to go the extra mile for the client. She excels in difficult cases and with clients that require a lot of reassurance. She is a delight to work with, extremely passionate about her cases and clients, tactically astute and respected by clients, judges, and solicitors. I trust her implicitly with my lay clients. Undeniably, a true asset.

Selena Synge MB Law Solicitors

 

Career

Yimi acts in inquests and inquiries, specialising in representing the family of the deceased. In March 2020 she led junior counsel, in a 2-week Article 2 inquest into the death of a prisoner at HMP Brixton at the Coroner’s Court for Inner South London.

She also acts in prison adjudications and parole board hearings.

Yimi also appears in the Family Court dealing with both private and public law cases including cases involving human trafficking, placement outside the jurisdiction and allegations of domestic violence as well as sexual abuse.

Memberships

Amnesty International & Liberty,

Criminal Bar Association

Family Law Bar Association

Inquest Lawyer Group

Prisoners Advice Service