Ms Jacqui Callan > Richard Nelson LLP > Nottingham, England > Lawyer Profile

Richard Nelson LLP
PRIORY COURT
1 DERBY ROAD
NOTTINGHAM
NG9 2TA
England
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Work Department

Criminal Defence

Position

Partner and Head of Criminal Defence

Career

Jacqui is a Partner and heads our criminal defence team, having joined the firm in 2016. With over 30 years of experience in the criminal justice system, she has a proven track record in the field. Jacqui holds the distinction of being one of the first defence Higher Court Advocates on the Leicester circuit and is known for her confident and persuasive advocacy skills.

Jacqui’s expertise encompasses defending a wide range of criminal allegations, with particular expertise in defending serious sexual allegations, including rape, historic sexual abuse and indecent images. She is also experienced in defending murder cases, drug-related offences, motoring and regulatory matters.

 

Languages

English, French

Memberships

Law Society of England and Wales

Law Society Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme

Lawyer Rankings

East Midlands > Crime, fraud and licensing > Crime, fraud and licensing: General crime and fraud

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Jacqui Callan  – Richard Nelson LLP

Focusing historically on fraud and business defence, boutique practice Richard Nelson LLP continues to develop its reputation in tax investigations, professional disciplinary investigations, and serious sexual offences proceedings. Leading the firm with ‘unmatchable experience in criminal defence‘ is Jacqui Callan, who balances a busy caseload spanning all aspects of criminal defence work, covering sham marriages, murder, drugs and fitness to plead matters. A recent hire in spring 2022, in-house barrister Chris Evans appears in both the Crown Court and Magistrates’ Court in cases involving homicide, drugs supply, offences committed online and historic allegations.