Professional Profile

Susan is an experienced and highly regarded criminal barrister, regularly instructed as both a leading junior and led junior in serious and complex criminal cases. She has extensive experience appearing in the Crown Court and has been involved in numerous high-profile and significant criminal trials, including matters involving serious violence, sexual offences, drugs, and organised crime.

Susan is particularly well known for her work in sensitive criminal cases, including those involving vulnerable defendants and witnesses, as well as clients with mental health conditions. She is frequently instructed in cases requiring careful handling, clear judgment, and a strong understanding of issues surrounding fitness to plead, capacity, and special measures.

A highly skilled criminal advocate, Susan has a proven ability to work efficiently through large and complex volumes of evidence, including forensic, digital, and expert evidence. She brings a rigorous forensic approach to every case, quickly identifying the key issues, analysing the strengths and weaknesses of the prosecution case, and developing effective strategies to challenge and undermine opposing evidence. Her advocacy is clear, persuasive, and strategically focused on achieving the best outcome for her client.

Susan is widely described by solicitors and professional clients as a competitive, respected, and formidable criminal barrister. She is known for her determined courtroom style and has been described as a “real fighter,” combining robust advocacy with excellent judgment, integrity, and professionalism.

Client care is central to Susan’s practice. She consistently maintains strong and trusted relationships with both professional clients and lay clients, offering clear, practical advice and a committed, approachable service throughout proceedings. Her reputation for preparation, reliability, and client-focused representation makes her a highly sought-after barrister in serious criminal defence work.