Melanie Krudy > GT Stewart Limited > London, England > Lawyer Profile
GT Stewart Limited Offices
2A MELBOURNE GROVE,
SE22 8PL
England
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Melanie Krudy
Work Department
Criminal Defence
Position
Partner & Higher Court Advocate
Career
Melanie has been practising in the criminal courts for over 20 years. She started her career at the Crown Prosecution Service which gave her an insight into the prosecution process before getting the opportunity to move to her true vocation which is defence work. She has done a vast amount of advocacy in all the criminal courts, ranging from cross examining police officers in execution of duty cases in the Magistrates’ Courts to successfully appealing convictions at the Court of Appeal. She has conducted many serious Crown Court trials as an advocate including a successful acquittal as leading junior in a multi-handed murder investigation where the co-defendants were represented by QCs. She is often instructed privately by clients who want herto act as litigator and advocate. She bring a huge amount of experience and acute tactical judgement to cases. Her success rate as an advocate is based on tireless preparation and fearless presentation. She often finds telling details in the unused material that win cases oftennot spotted by the prosecution or other defence advocates.
Melanie recognises the importance of working with her clients and knows that their views are crucial to the success of any case. She is an excellent communicator and is able to quickly analyse and assess the strengths and weaknesses of a case to determine a defence strategy.
Melanie is happy to accept private instructions from anyone being investigated for a criminal offence. Melanie is an expert in cost issues and she regularly attends the Senior Courts Cost Office on appeals against costs decisions by the Legal Aid Agency. She loves to win cases and is prepared to make the extra effort to maximise the changes of success.
Languages
English
Lawyer Rankings
London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Crime: general
The criminal defence practice at GT Stewart Limited is comprised of several specialist teams. The appeals team, led by Greg Stewart, deals with applications to the Court of Appeal and the CCRC. Melanie Krudy co-leads the team and is responsible for training and billing, as well as acting as a higher court advocate. Mel Stooks leads the youth crime team and is particularly commended for her work on cases involving the Modern Slavery Act and her advocacy in the Youth Court. Claire Dissington covers criminal matters in the City of London, while Will Russell leads on private client matters and the South East London team. Sophie Smith leads the South West London team, while Ronnie Manek is the head of the higher court advocacy team.
South East > Crime, fraud and licensing > General crime and fraud
With capacity to deal with the full range of criminal offenses, GT Stewart Limited is especially well versed in youth crime defence work and offers expert knowledge in modern slavery matters. Will Russell heads up the private client department, and his practice extends to matters involving murder, sexual offences and road traffic offence charges. Defending young and vulnerable clients, Mel Stooks heads up the firm’s specialised youth crime team, while director Greg Stewart is especially strong in youth court and appeal work, with experience before the crown court. Melanie Krudy is also recommended for her general crime advocacy in a range of courts. Further key contacts are head of the crown court advocacy department Ronnie Manek, and Jack Stewart, who leads the firm’s East Kent offices.