Hannah is a persuasive advocate, committed to securing the best outcomes for her clients. She represents defendants in the Youth, Magistrates’ and Crown Courts. She has also appeared in the Court of Appeal.
Hannah accepts instructions in all areas of criminal law, including violent, drugs, dishonesty, public order, sexual, and driving offences.
Hannah is particularly skilled at representing young and vulnerable defendants.
Notable Cases
Court of Appeal
R v SN
Represented a defendant in an appeal against sentence, having been granted leave to appeal by the Single Judge.
Crown Court
R v TB
Suspended sentence for a vulnerable defendant who pleaded guilty during trial to conspiracy to convey list A articles into prison.
R v JW
Unanimous acquittals for a defendant charged with dangerous driving and assault on an emergency worker, following a 3 day trial at Basildon Crown Court.
Youth Court
R v EK
Successful submission of no case to answer for a youth defendant charged with robbery.
Education
City Law School, Bar Vocational Studies, Merit
University of Birmingham, Law (LLB), First Class
Scholarships and awards
Outstanding Contribution to Advocacy Award, University of Birmingham
Henry Barber Prize, University of Birmingham
Exhibition Scholarship, Inner Temple
Other Information
Inner Temple Exhibition Scholarship; Outstanding Contribution to Advocacy Award from University of Birmingham; Henry Barber Prize from University of Birmingham (2023)
Inn: Inner Temple
Women in Criminal Law
Criminal Bar Association