Ms Victoria Smith-Swain > Exchange Chambers > Leeds, England > Barrister Profile
Exchange Chambers Offices
OXFORD HOUSE, OXFORD ROW
LEEDS
LS1 3BE
England
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Ms Victoria Smith-Swain
Work Department
Criminal; Regulatory
Position
Vicky is a specialist criminal and regulatory advocate, who has a successful defence practice encompassing the full spectrum of criminal offences. A confident and tenacious advocate, Vicky demonstrates exceptional ability and meticulous attention to detail. She can simplify matters and has an ability to relate appropriately to those she represents. With her jury-friendly manner, Vicky is highly regarded by both her lay and professional clients.
Career
Called 2008
Memberships
- Lincoln’s Inn
- Criminal Bar Association
- Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers
Education
- Bar Vocational Course, Nottingham Law School, Jul 2008
- B Law, Newcastle Law School, Jun 2007
- A Levels / AS Level, NEW College, Pontefract, Jul 2003
- Kalisher Trust Bursary, Criminal Bar Association
- 1 High Pavement Plea in Mitigation Competition 2008; Crowther Shield Public Speaking Competition 2008; and Dickinson Dees’ Senior Client Interviewing Competition 2007.
Leisure
Vicky enjoys travelling and experiencing new cultures and customs. She has travelled extensively and has lived in Australia and the Middle East. She has worked with orphaned and disadvantaged children in Argentina and volunteered at an elephant sanctuary in Thailand. Vicky is a PADI Advanced Diver and enjoys adrenaline sports such as skydiving, white-water rafting, horse-boarding and sand-boarding.