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Charlotte O'Connor

Position

Called 1999

Career

Praised by senior members of the judiciary for the eloquence and persuasiveness of her advocacy and attention to detail, Charlotte has been referred to by those against whom she appears as ‘an iron fist in a velvet glove’. Tenacious and always in command of her cases, Charlotte has a direct, no nonsense manner whilst remaining friendly and approachable.

Charlotte is frequently instructed as both leading and junior counsel specialising in a wide variety of criminal work including homicide, serious violent and sexual crimes, cases involving children and vulnerable defendants and witnesses, drug offences, fraud, human rights law and courts martials.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Charlotte spent three months as a ‘Stagaire’ at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.

Charlotte is licenced to receive instructions direct from the public and is an accredited pupil supervisor.