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Heather Stangoe has a busy and successful practice in the prosecution and defence of serious crime. She is a consummate criminal advocate. Heather has extensive experience in sensitive, emotive, high profile cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants.

Her specialisms include serious sexual offences, human trafficking, offences against children and grave violence. Heather has a reputation for sound judgement, thorough preparation and fearless advocacy. Her talents include outstanding trial strategy, the handling of difficult, vulnerable and hostile witnesses, and powerful cross examination.  Heather appears regularly alongside Silks and is a very popular choice. Heather is a Grade 4 Prosecutor and is a trained facilitator for advocacy and the vulnerable.

Whilst Heather has both prosecuted and defended in the most serious criminal cases she will act for any client who values skilled advocacy.