Amy Woolfson

Amy is a versatile and intellectually able barrister. Amy is recognised as a Rising Star in The Legal 500 for her work in Professional Discipline & Regulatory. She represents registrants and regulators at the full range of professional disciplinary hearings, at all levels of seriousness. Amy has a growing defence extradition practice. She also accepts instructions in family law and crime.

Instructing solicitors say:

'Amy is bright, pro-active and creative in her case preparation, and has excellent client care skills.'

'Amy has a natural ability to absorb information very quickly and make very good decisions on trial strategy.'

'She possesses a confidence beyond her years, combined with humility and a personable nature that I know my clients appreciate.'

• Amy was called to the Bar in 2017

• CPS Advocate Panel Member Grade 2.
• Government Legal Department, Junior Junior scheme.

Amy had a varied and successful career before coming to the Bar, including working in industry, serving as an adviser and election agent to a Member of Parliament, and conducting research into the reform of the Official Secrets Acts for the Law Commission.
Direct Public Access

• Amy is qualified to receive instructions directly from members of the public.

Extradition & International

In her extradition practice, Amy represents clients at all stages of proceedings at Westminster Magistrates Court and advises on appeals to the High Court.

Amy is currently instructed in a political corruption case as junior to Ben Keith.

Amy is experienced in advising and making submissions to INTERPOL in respect of Red Notices and diffusions.

Criminal Defence

Amy defends clients in the Magistrates, Youth, and Crown Courts. Her case experience includes a wide range of offences, including violence, drugs, and fraud.

Amy is a barrister who is experienced in dealing with young or otherwise vulnerable defendants. She has completed specialist training in youth court advocacy, and in handling vulnerable witnesses. She is skilled at enabling defendants to give their best evidence.

Amy is experienced in representing regulated professionals in criminal proceedings. She can advise on the regulatory consequences of decisions taken during criminal proceedings.

Amy has also acted for parents facing prosecution under the Education Act 1996.

Criminal Prosecutions - Private & Public

Amy is regularly instructed to prosecute for the Crown Prosecution Service. She is a member of the CPS Grade 2 Advocate Panel. Amy is experienced in prosecuting on behalf of other bodies, including local authorities, Royal Mail, and the Insolvency Service.
Interpol

Amy is experienced in advising and making submissions to INTERPOL in respect of Red Notices and diffusions. Amy is co-author, with Ben Keith, of the Interpol chapter in The Practitioner’s Guide to Global Investigations (Ninth Edition).

• Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers (ARDL).

Professional Appointments and Memberships

• CPS Advocate Panel Member Grade 2.
• CPS Extradition Advocate Panel: Level 1.
• Government Legal Department, Junior Junior scheme.

Education

• LLM, Harvard Law School.
• BPTC (Very Competent), BPP Law School.
• LLB Hons (First Class), Open University.

Awards

• Advocacy Award, Criminal Bar Association.
• Kennedy Scholarship, Kennedy Memorial Trust.
• Queen Mother Scholarship, Middle Temple.
• Excellence Award, BPP Law School.