Konstantina Nouka

2023

Konstantina Nouka

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Konstantina accepts instructions in criminal defence and family matters.

Konstantina has been commended for her eagerness and tireless work, with a tenacious, determined attitude, which reassures clients that their case is taken seriously and that she will fight to achieve the best possible outcome for them. Professional clients have highlighted that Konstantina has demonstrated strong legal knowledge, meticulous case preparation, and clear, persuasive advocacy across a variety of criminal proceedings. She has demonstrated skill in managing sensitive matters, maintaining professional composure, and maintaining a strategic focus at all times. Finally, one of Konstantina’s most commendable attributes is her ability to build rapport with clients quickly and sensitively. She has represented clients with complex needs and mental health conditions, and she has been praised for her ability to identify the individual’s specific needs.

Konstantina has also undertaken the ICCA Advocacy for Children in Conflict with the Law course.

Criminal cases

R v E (2026) – Guildford Crown Court – obtained a 36-month youth rehabilitation order with intensive supervision and surveillance for a youth client charged with stalking (causing fear of violence), and dwelling burglary with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm. This case involved dangerousness considerations, and the youth is also subject to a restraining order and stalking protection order.

R v G (2025) – Bromley Magistrates’ Court – secured an acquittal for a client charged with assaulting an emergency worker.

R v N (2025) – Snaresbrook Crown Court – successful appeal against sentence for a client charged with careless driving and driving without a seatbelt. The court removed the 3-year disqualification from driving and imposed 5 penalty points instead.

R v M (2025) – Staines Magistrates’ Court – secured an acquittal for a client charged with assaulting two emergency workers.

R v S (2025) – Ipswich Crown Court – secured a suspended sentence for a client charged with sexual assault after persuading the court that there was no abuse of trust.

R v V (2025) – Snaresbrook Crown Court – secured an 18-month community order for a client charged with making indecent images of Categories A, B and C. A SHPO was also imposed in this case.

R v B (2025) – Ipswich Crown Court – secured a suspended sentence for a client charged with making indecent images Category C, and breaches of SHPO and notification requirements.

R v S (2025) – Wood Green Crown Court – successful appeal against conviction for a client charged with burglary of a dwelling with intent to steal following a successful submission of no case to answer.

R v A (2025) – Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court – secured an acquittal after trial for a client charged with putting people in fear of violence.

R v L (2025) – Barkingside Youth Court – obtained a 9-month youth rehabilitation order for a youth client charged with PWITS Class A.

R v D (2025) – Croydon Magistrates’ Court – secured an acquittal after a trial for a client charged with assault by beating.

R v A (2025) – Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court – secured an acquittal after a trial for a client charged with drug driving.

R v M (2025) – Medway Youth Court – obtained a conditional discharge for a youth client charged with threatening a person with a bladed article in a private place.

R v J (2025) – Bromley Magistrates’ Court – secured an acquittal following a trial for a client charged with an attempt to engage in sexual communication with a child.

R v J (2024) – Westminster Magistrates’ Court – obtained a 12-month community order and persuaded the court not to activate the suspended sentence order that had been breached for a client charged with racially aggravated harassment.

Family cases

L v M (2025) – Mold Family Court – secured a non-molestation order in favour of the Applicant.

B v K (2025) – Ipswich Magistrates’ Court – secured a live with order in favour of the Applicant and a non-contact order against the Respondent.

E v J (2025) – Watford Family Court – successful application for an ex parte non-molestation order to protect a client from harassment by a previous partner.

A v A (2025) – successful application for the continuation of a non-molestation order to protect a client and his children from harassment by a previous partner.

Education: 

City, University of London: PGDip Bar Vocational Studies with Advanced Criminal Practice Specialism (September 2022 – October 2023)

University College London: LLM Human Rights Law (September 2021 – June 2022)

University of Reading: Bachelor of Laws (LLB, Hons)

Awards:

Bernard Sunley Pupillage Award 2024

Deloitte One Young World Scholarship 2023

Inner Temple Bar Course Exhibition Scholarship 2022

Inner Temple Duke of Edinburgh Entrance Award 2022

University of Reading Collaborative Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching & Learning 2022

University of Reading Award for Outstanding Campaign to Develop Inclusivity on Campus 2021

Memberships:

Honourable Society of the Inner Temple (called November 2023)

Criminal Bar Association (CBA)

Languages:

English: Fluent

Greek: Native