Amber Walker > New Park Court Chambers > Leeds, England > Barrister Profile

Amber Walker

+44 (0)113 243 3277 clerks@newparkcourt.co.uk

Work Department

Crime, Regulatory

Position

Amber Walker deals with a range of matters across the Criminal and Regulatory disciplines. She is known for her ability to engage, reassure and quickly build a rapport, and is often instructed to represent vulnerable clients.

Crime

Amber appears for both the Prosecution and Defence in an range of matters, with particular emphasis upon cases involving violence, child neglect, dishonesty, sexual offences and those relating to drugs. Her work in this area has also included Contempt of Court cases where there is a crossover with other areas of law.

Regulatory

Amber has a wide-ranging background in Regulatory law, having specialised in such matters during a period of time as a solicitor, which included numerous complex and document-heavy cases. Her work in this area covers an array of matters including those relating to Licensing, Trading Standards cases and Health and Safety matters. Amber also has extensive experience in cases relating to Animal Welfare. As a keen equestrian, Amber has a particular focus upon equine matters in this area. She has regularly assisted in cases where the Disclosure and Barring Service has said that it is ‘Minded to Bar,’ advising and drafting representations. This has included work for clients in the care and voluntary sectors.

Inquests & Inquiries

Amber accepts instructions to advise and represent in this area to represent both core participants and interested parties.

Amber has a growing practice in environmental cases and is keen to accept further instructions in this area.