Park Square Barristers

Criminal and Family Team

Barrister

Prior to joining Park Square Barristers Caoimhe had established a busy criminal defence practice at the Bar of Northern Ireland acting as both junior counsel and led junior.

She has represented clients charged with a range of offences from robbery, GBH, firearms, historic sexual allegations, drugs offences, public disorder and domestic abuse. Her practice spanned the Youth Court, Magistrates Court, Crown Court, administrative court and Court Of Appeal.

Caoimhe regularly represented vulnerable youth clients in both the youth and Crown court gaining experience of dealing with cases involving young and vulnerable witnesses and defendants.

Upon relocating to England, Caoimhe joined the CPS as a Senior Crown Prosecutor in the Crown Court unit. As a reviewing lawyer Caoimhe managed a vast caseload. She has managed numerous serious and high-profile cases ranging from complex homicide and firearms cases, attempted murder, drugs related operations, serious assaults, conspiracy, POCA, sexual offences, arson endangering life and fraud. Within this role she has provided expert advice to the police on complex matters, including securing material through international channels and interpreting communication and analytical evidence. She authorised charges in complex investigations. Her attentiveness to detail and ability to communicate in an approachable, calm and engaging manner ensured the progress of these cases, many of which garnered media attention.

Family

Caoimhe regularly appeared in all tiers of the Family Courts in private law matters involving disputes including relocation and public law matters representing parents contesting public proceedings. These cases involved neglect, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, often with very vulnerable people.

Caoimhe regularly appeared in High Court representing petitioners and respondents in divorce and ancillary relief proceedings.

Sept 2012 – Sept 2020

• Bar Of Northern Ireland

May 2023- Dec 2025

• Senior Crown Prosecutor, Crown Court Unit CPS North East

Dec 2025 - present

• Tenant at Park Square B

Sept 2012 until Sept 2020

• Member of Family Bar Association

Sept 2012 until Sept 2020

• Member of The Criminal Bar Association

2023- Present

2005-2008

Queens University Belfast, Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) 2.1 Honours

2011 – 2012

The Institute of Professional Legal Studies – The Queens University of Belfast, Northern Ireland, Certificate in Professional Legal Studies (Barrister at Law)