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Crime (general and fraud)

Julia Cox

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30 Park Place Chambers is widely praised for its ‘incredibly strong criminal team’, with members demonstrating well-established expertise across the full spectrum of criminal law. ’Brilliant and astute advocate’ Caroline Rees KC, known for her ‘forensic cross-examination’, represented the CPS in a tragic homicide case where a mother was accused of killing her child in the presence of another. Nigel Fryer is currently prosecuting four defendants in a multi-million pounds county lines cannabis conspiracy trial. Julia Cox, recognised for her ’relentless work ethic‘, regularly defends in proceedings involving allegations of serious sexual offences. Peter Donnison is currently representing one of the defendants in a multi-handed murder trial and is commended for ’providing an excellent case strategy’.
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Julia joined Chambers in 2018 after relocating to Cardiff from Plymouth.

Julia is an experienced criminal practitioner who has a mixed criminal and regulatory practice.

Julia prosecutes and defends across a wide range of offences. She is known for her thorough preparation and attention to detail which has led to instructions in complex cases involving fraud, money laundering, drugs, violence and sexual offences. Julia is a Level 4 Prosecutor and a member of the Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Panel.

Julia has ten years’ experience in regulatory law. Julia has been regularly instructed by prosecuting agencies in relation to a range of cases which include health and safety, statutory nuisance, environmental and food safety. Julia’s previous cases have included prosecuting food safety offences following reported incidents of contaminated food and offences following routine inspections. Julia also has experience of taxi licensing including breaches of bye-laws and appeals following removal of licences.

Prior to starting her career at the Bar Julia worked in a solicitor’s firm gaining a valuable insight into the needs of both professional and lay clients. Her experience has proved beneficial when dealing with vulnerable defendants and witnesses, being able to assist them through the trial process.

Career

  • 2006 – 2008: Paralegal,Clinical Negligence Team - Foot Anstey Solicitors
  • 2008 – 2009: Pupillage - Devon Chambers, Plymouth
  • 2009 – 2018: Devon Chambers, Plymouth
  • 2018 – present: 30 Park Place Chambers, Cardiff. Door Tenant at Devon Chambers.

Memberships

  • Criminal Bar Association, Wales and Chester Circuit, Western Circuit

Education

  • 1995 – 2000: Stanchester Community School
  • 2000 – 2002: Yeovil Sixth Form College
  • 2002 – 2005: LLB (Hons) - University of the West of England (2:1)
  • 2005 – 2006: Bar Vocational Course – University of the West of England (Very Competent)

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