Amy Woolfson > Chambers of David Josse KC > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Amy Woolfson

+44 (0) 207 332 5400 clerks@5sah.co.uk View profile

Work Department

Amy is a barrister practising in all areas of criminal and regulatory law.

She has a growing practice in extradition and public law.

Position

Amy prosecutes and defends in a wide range of criminal cases. She has extensive experience of professional discipline and regulatory cases and a growing practice in extradition and public law. Amy also accepts instructions in family law work.

Amy had a varied and successful career before coming to the Bar, including working as an adviser to a Member of Parliament for 5 years, and conducting research into the reform of the Official Secrets Acts for the Law Commission.

Instructing solicitors say:

‘Amy is bright, pro-active and creative in her case preparation, and has excellent client care skills.’

‘Amy has a natural ability to absorb information very quickly and make very good decisions on trial strategy.’

‘She possesses a confidence beyond her years, combined with humility and a personable nature that I know my clients appreciate.’

Career

• Amy was called to the Bar in 2017

• CPS Advocate Panel Member Grade 2.
• Government Legal Department, Junior Junior scheme.

Amy had a varied and successful career before coming to the Bar, including working as an adviser to a Member of Parliament for 5 years, and conducting research into the reform of the Official Secrets Acts for the Law Commission.

Education

Education

• LLM, Harvard Law School.
• BPTC (Very Competent), BPP Law School.
• LLB Hons (First Class), Open University.

Awards

• Advocacy Award, Criminal Bar Association.
• Kennedy Scholarship, Kennedy Memorial Trust.
• Queen Mother Scholarship, Middle Temple.
• Excellence Award, BPP Law School.