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Rosina Cottage KC

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Position

Rosina is a highly respected silk whose reputation for excellence has led to her instruction in high profile cases. Her practice involves heavyweight prosecution and defence of multi handed cases of serious Sexual Offences, Murder & Manslaughter and Fraud, many of which are in the public eye.

A fearless advocate who brings tactical discipline and immense emotional intelligence to each facet of her case. She brings a calm and dignified approach to every problem.

Well known for her work in cases involving vulnerable defendants and witnesses, she applies skill and care when representing and cross-examining those with a learning impairment, those on the autistic spectrum, and those diagnosed with mental health problems. Rosina also demonstrates expertise in respect of the cross-examination and instruction of experts in pathology, psychology and psychiatry.

Rosina is a true expert within her field with extensive knowledge of law and practice and a calm and measured approach when presenting arguments. She received nothing but praise in her dealing with the high-profile Max Clifford case and soon after featured as The Times Lawyer of the Week. Her work in the case of Aravindan Balakrishnan was skilful and professional.

Rosina is a member of the Sentencing Council and is called upon by the media to comment or provide expert advice on matters of serious Sexual Offences, Murder & Manslaughter and Fraud. Rosina also teaches and lectures on advocacy in respect of vulnerable witnesses and is a lead facilitator trainer for legal professionals in cross-examination of vulnerable witnesses.

Career

Call:1988

Silk:2011

Recorder: (Crime)2012

Member of Sentencing Council: July 2016 – present

Inn: Inner Temple

Publications:

Archbold – Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice, contributing editor

‘Vulnerable People and the Criminal Justice System’, A Guide to Law and Practice, OUP, 2017, contributing author

Memberships

South Eastern Circuit

Former Recorder of the South Eastern Circuit

CBA

FLBA

Education

Epsom College 1981-1983

Bristol University LLB 1984-1987

Inns of Court School of Law

Bar Finals 1988