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Katya Saudek

Katya Saudek

The 36 Group, London

Work Department

36 Crime

Position

Katya Saudek is an experienced, effective, and determined advocate, known for her thorough preparation and attention to detail.

Katya’s practice encompasses all aspects of serious crime, including murder, manslaughter, serious violence, modern day slavery, drugs and firearms, and fraud.  She has a particular specialism in defending serious sexual offences, including historic, inter-generational offences, with multiple Complainants, and is skilled at dealing with vulnerable or young witnesses and defendants, including those with learning disabilities and mental health disorders. She also occasionally undertakes serious cases in the Youth Court. She is known for her excellent client care and approachable manner.

Katya has been instructed alone and as a led junior in cases of murder and attempted murder, and has also been instructed as leading prosecution counsel in drugs and firearms.

She is a Grade 4 CPS Advocate, and was appointed as a Recorder (Crime) in 2024.

Career

Call: 1999.

Areas of experience:

  • Complex and Organised Crime

  • General Crime

  • Murder and Violent Crime

  • Regulatory

Memberships

Inner Temple

Member of the Criminal Bar Association

Midland Circuit

South Eastern Circuit

Mentions

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Crime (general and fraud)

Leading junior3
Katya is a formidable and tenacious advocate who goes the extra mile on each case to make sure that no stone is left unturned in her representation of her clients. Katya defends in the most complex cases and examines each piece of evidence with forensic skill to ensure that she provides excellence. She is a jury advocate, much admired, respected, and valued by clients, solicitors, and her colleagues. It is not easy to conduct a trial against her because she ensures everything is done correctly. Judges admire her cross-examination and skills in testing expert evidence. She is instructed in many complex cases, including homicides and multiple rape cases. She has especial expertise with vulnerable witnesses and defendants. She prosecutes with equal vigor.
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