Barrister

Kim Aiken

Kim Aiken

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Details

Year of Call:

1995

Practice Type

Criminal Defence

Direct Access

Not Qualified

Expertise Overview

Murder & Manslaughter

Serious & Organised Crime

Serious Sexual Offences

Fraud & Financial Crime

Money Laundering

POCA, Confiscation & Asset Recovery

Professional Profile


Kim has practised principally in criminal law for over 24 years and brings a wealth of experience to both prosecution and defence work. She is known for her approachable manner with clients while maintaining a firm and determined advocacy style in court.


Her ability to absorb complex material quickly, combined with meticulous preparation, enables her to deal confidently with demanding cases and tight deadlines.


Kim regularly acts as both leading and junior counsel in high cost and complex proceedings. She has been involved in high profile cases concerning well known individuals, including actors, politicians, and business leaders, where discretion and judgement are essential.


Her advocacy is strategic and adaptable, and she is particularly skilled in challenging false allegations across a range of serious offences.


She is frequently praised for her lateral thinking and her ability to respond decisively to developments during trial, often identifying opportunities that significantly alter the course of proceedings.

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Expertise

Murder & Manslaughter
Kim has experience in serious cases involving allegations of murder and manslaughter, including appellate work where convictions have been challenged on the basis of fresh evidence. She approaches these cases with careful analysis and strategic judgement, particularly where long standing convictions or complex evidential issues are involved.

Noticeable Cases - Murder & Manslaughter

Historic Murder Appeal

Acted in an appeal against conviction in a 27 year old murder case, advancing fresh evidence and challenging the safety of the original conviction.

International Trafficking Appeal

Represented a client appealing conviction arising from a nine year old allegation of international trafficking.

Expertise

Murder & Manslaughter
Kim has experience in serious cases involving allegations of murder and manslaughter, including appellate work where convictions have been challenged on the basis of fresh evidence. She approaches these cases with careful analysis and strategic judgement, particularly where long standing convictions or complex evidential issues are involved.

Noticeable Cases - Murder & Manslaughter

Historic Murder Appeal

Acted in an appeal against conviction in a 27 year old murder case, advancing fresh evidence and challenging the safety of the original conviction.

International Trafficking Appeal

Represented a client appealing conviction arising from a nine year old allegation of international trafficking.

Expertise

Murder & Manslaughter
Kim has experience in serious cases involving allegations of murder and manslaughter, including appellate work where convictions have been challenged on the basis of fresh evidence. She approaches these cases with careful analysis and strategic judgement, particularly where long standing convictions or complex evidential issues are involved.

Noticeable Cases
Murder & Manslaughter

Historic Murder Appeal

Acted in an appeal against conviction in a 27 year old murder case, advancing fresh evidence and challenging the safety of the original conviction.

International Trafficking Appeal

Represented a client appealing conviction arising from a nine year old allegation of international trafficking.

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