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Emma Downing

Call: 2002


Emma Downing

Middle Temple

Legal Aid Supplier Number 872FN

 

Emma now combines her practice at the Bar alongside a part-time position of University lecturer in law. Throughout her career Emma has specialised in all aspects of both criminal and regulatory law together with prison/parole law and mental health work.

Languages: Chinese (Mandarin), French and German


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Laura McBride

Call: 2012


Laura McBride

Deputy Head of the Criminal Law Team

LL.B (Hons), University of Newcastle (2010)

Bar Professional Training Course (2012)

Middle Temple

Legal Aid Supplier Number 02DNO

Grade 3 RASSO Prosecutor

 

Laura is the Deputy Head of the Criminal Team at Broadway House Chambers. Laura accepts instructions in all areas of criminal law as well as cases involving matrimonial assets and private children disputes.

Laura McBride is a Grade 3 prosecutor and a member of the CPS Rape and Serious Sexual Assault Panel.

L M McBride LTD trading as Laura McBride


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Fen Greatley-Hirsch

Call: 2018


Fen Greatley-Hirsch

LLM Legal Practice (Barristers) – BPP Law School

Adv. LLM Public International Law – Leiden University

LLB Law with French Law – University of Warwick

ADM-ODR International Qualified Civil Commercial Mediator

Baron Dr ver Heyden de Lancey Prize (Middle Temple)

The Queen Mother Scholarship (Middle Temple)

White Rose (WRoCAH) Doctoral Scholarship (Arts and Humanities Research Council)

 

Fen joined Chambers in December 2020 after completing a common law pupillage under the supervision of Giles Bridge and Paul Smith.

He accepts instructions in family and criminal cases and is available for consultation in conference or written advice.

Fen’s practice is shaped by his experiences in academia and working in client-facing roles with a several national and international charitable organisations, including Citizens Advice Bureau, the Free Representation Unit, and Nightline.

This work put him in regular contact with individuals from all walks of life and particularly vulnerable populations, young people, persons with disabilities and mental health conditions, and non-native English speakers. As a result, Fen understands and responds to a wide range of client needs. He approaches all matters with the utmost commitment to client care and is often praised for taking the time to ensure clients’ questions and concerns are addressed and that they feel fully represented.

Fen’s academic research focuses on issues of mental and legal capacity in criminal law using vulnerability theory. He has served on the editorial board of academic journals, worked as a research assistant for an NGO conducting strategic human rights litigation, and delivered papers at academic conferences around the world. As such, he is is able to build and present complex information and arguments in a clear and accessible way.


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Frances Hertzog

Door Tenant - Call: 2001


Frances Hertzog (Door Tenant)

Manchester Metropolitan University

Bar Vocational Course

University of Liverpool LLB (Hons)

 

Frances is a member of Broadway House Chambers’ Criminal Team. She is very experienced in all areas of criminal practise, particularly fraud, white collar crime and matters under the Proceeds of Crime Act.


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Syam Soni

Call: 2015


Syam Soni

Honourable Society of Lincolns Inn

Criminal Bar Association (CBA)

Society of Asian Lawyers

Mentor at Queer Lawyers of Tomorrow

Amicus ALJ

 

A dedicated criminal defence specialist with a nationwide practice, Syam has developed a reputation for consistently delivering excellence for clients across the spectrum of criminal allegations. From conspiracy to murder to burglary, Syam is fearless in his representation of all clients.  

Syam has represented those accused of some of the most serious offences, as well as leading business professionals, CEOs and even nobility.

Syam had a successful career in the banking industry prior to the Bar. He also volunteered on Death Row in Houston, Texas, following which he studied Astronomy and Philosophy in Boston, MA.

Syam is multilingual- fluent in Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi- and authorised to accept instructions from members of the public.


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