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Balvinder Bhatti

Balvinder Bhatti

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Details

Year of Call:

2003

Practice Type

Criminal Defence

Direct Access

Not Qualified

Expertise Overview

Murder & Manslaughter

Serious & Organised Crime

Serious Sexual Offences

Fraud & Financial Crime

Drugs & Drug Conspiracies

Firearms & Weapons Offences

Serious Violence

Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery

General Crime

Road Traffic Offences

Professional Profile


Balvinder is a highly regarded criminal defence specialist with a strong reputation for meticulous preparation, a tireless work ethic and achieving excellent results for her clients. She works closely with instructing solicitors at every stage of proceedings, providing clear, strategic advice and ensuring that each case receives focused and proactive attention from first instruction through to trial and beyond. Known for her client-centred approach, Balvinder has extensive experience representing young and vulnerable defendants and is particularly skilled at building trust and rapport quickly. She regularly works alongside intermediaries, psychologists and other expert witnesses to ensure that vulnerable clients are able to participate fully and fairly in the criminal justice process.


Having previously practised as a Grade 3 prosecutor, Balvinder brings valuable prosecutorial insight to her defence work. This experience allows her to analyse cases from all angles, anticipate prosecution strategy and identify evidential weaknesses that might otherwise be overlooked. She is regularly instructed in cases involving serious violence, firearms offences, large-scale drug supply, offences of dishonesty and serious sexual offences, including complex historic allegations. Balvinder is frequently privately instructed, accepts Direct Access instructions, is fully GDPR compliant, and is a trusted choice for solicitors seeking a robust, strategic and client-focused criminal defence advocate.


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Expertise

Murder & Manslaughter
Balvinder is a highly experienced defence barrister with a strong reputation for representing clients charged with the most serious offences, including attempted murder. She is known for her meticulous preparation and ability to manage complex trials involving extensive forensic and expert materia.

Noticeable Cases - Murder & Manslaughter

R v ST (2021)

Attempted murder involving machetes, arson of clothing and getaway vehicle; extensive telephone, DNA and cell site evidence.

R v JR (2021)

• R v JR (2021): Violent disorder and attempted murder; multiple linked trials.

Expertise

Murder & Manslaughter
Balvinder is a highly experienced defence barrister with a strong reputation for representing clients charged with the most serious offences, including attempted murder. She is known for her meticulous preparation and ability to manage complex trials involving extensive forensic and expert materia.

Noticeable Cases - Murder & Manslaughter

R v ST (2021)

Attempted murder involving machetes, arson of clothing and getaway vehicle; extensive telephone, DNA and cell site evidence.

R v JR (2021)

• R v JR (2021): Violent disorder and attempted murder; multiple linked trials.

Expertise

Murder & Manslaughter
Balvinder is a highly experienced defence barrister with a strong reputation for representing clients charged with the most serious offences, including attempted murder. She is known for her meticulous preparation and ability to manage complex trials involving extensive forensic and expert materia.

Noticeable Cases
Murder & Manslaughter

R v ST (2021)

Attempted murder involving machetes, arson of clothing and getaway vehicle; extensive telephone, DNA and cell site evidence.

R v JR (2021)

• R v JR (2021): Violent disorder and attempted murder; multiple linked trials.

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