5 St Andrews Hill

Alexa both prosecutes and defends and has developed a successful criminal practice

Alexa appears as both a junior alone and led junior across the spectrum of criminal offences. She is accustomed to handling cases involving vulnerable witnesses and defendants.
Direct Public Access
Alexa accepts instructions under the direct access scheme, allowing members of the public to instruct Alexa directly to advise them on or represent them in suitable cases.
Instructing solicitors have said:

“Her instincts and judgement on how she perceives cases is spot on. She is able to identify the strengths and weakest in any case and is able to put forward effective submissions accordingly.”

“Her persuasive ability is very powerful which enables her to pitch her advocacy to a high standard.”

“Her communication skills are first class and she has the ability to build a rapport with clients to gain their trust. I have found her to be extremely efficient with a good grasp of handling the law.”

Alexa was called to the Bar in 2018. CPS Advocate Panel Member:  Grade 2. Government Legal Department, Junior - Junior scheme.

Criminal Defence

Alexa is regularly instructed to defend in single and multi-handed cases in the Crown Court. These range from violent and sexual offences to those related to the supply and possession of drugs and dishonesty.

Alexa has experience in dealing with young defendants. She has completed specialist Youth Justice advocacy training with the Youth Justice Legal Centre.

“Alexa was an extremely kind individual who ably gave me instruction in preparation for the courtroom and had a very impressive command of the courtroom when she spoke.  Her confidence and professionalism ensured that I was able to trust her in the courtroom setting.”

Feedback from a lay client where, following a successful submission of no case to answer, the case was dismissed.

Criminal Prosecutions - Private & Public

Alexa is a CPS Grade 3 prosecutor and has experience of prosecuting a wide range of criminal offences in the Crown Court including in multi-handed trials.

Alexa also has experience working with the National Crime Agency (NCA) including the review of legally privileged material as independent counsel.

Asset Forfeiture, Confiscation & Civil Fraud

Alexa accepts instructions in confiscation matters.

Inquests & Inquiries

Alexa accepts instructions in relation to Public Inquiries and Inquests. She also accepts instructions in relation to Immigration matters.

Professional Memberships

The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple. Women in Criminal Law (WICL). Criminal Bar Association (CBA). Kent Bar Mess.

Education

LLM Legal Practice, BPP Law School. LLB (Hons) Law, University of York.

Awards and Scholarships

Harmsworth Scholarship, Middle Temple. Blackstone Entrance Exhibition, Middle Temple. Advocacy Award, BPP Law School.