Alice has been instructed in both Criminal and Family cases. She has undertaken cases in the Crown Court, Magistrates’ Court, and the Youth Court.
She will soon qualify as a Youth Court advocate, having completed the Advocacy for Children in Conflict with the Law training programme with the Inns of Court College of Advocacy.
Prior to commencing Pupillage, Alice worked as a Legal Associate for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, where she represented the Authority in cases concerning byelaw and Road Traffic Act offences. She worked on a range of legal matters, including complex land and VAT disputes, commercial contracts and written legal advice.
Criminal Law
Central Criminal Court (2026) – during her first-six Alice was supervised by James Manning (led by Michael Turner KC) in a murder trial which resulted in an acquittal.
Liverpool Crown Court (2026) – during first-six Alice was supervised by Chloe Gardner in the retrial of R v MA (‘the Manchester Airport’ case). Imran Khan KC represented the co-defendant (with Danielle Buckett as his junior). She assisted Ms Gardner with the preparation of cross-examination and legal arguments as well as the drafting of the closing speech. The defendant was acquitted.
Stratford Magistrates Court (2026) – represented the client at trial, resulting in one charge being dropped and another being reduced to a lesser offence.
St Albans Magistrates Court (2026) – mitigated on behalf of a client charged with a drink-driving offence, securing a reduction in both the period of disqualification and the costs requested.
Family
A v C (2026) – Portsmouth Combined Court – instructed on an upcoming 3-day fact finding hearing.
R v Q (2026) – Edmonton County Court – secured a non-molestation in favour of the Applicant.
Education:
BPP University, Manchester – Barrister Training Course (BTC)
BPP University, London – Law and Master of Laws (LLM)
University of Leeds – BA (Hons) English Literature and History
Awards:
Inner Temple – Pupillage Scholarship
BPP University, London – Excellence Award
Memberships:
The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple (called 2024)
Criminal Bar Association (CBA)