Chambers Review
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Crime - Northern (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Clare Ashcroft is highly regarded for her skilled handling of complex criminal cases. She defends clients facing serious allegations, such as murder, sexual offences and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. She is noted for her particular knowledge of sentencing law, in which she has a doctorate.
Strengths
Clare is thorough and has meticulous preparation. She is a thoughtful, careful and controlled advocate, who communicates with juries and is on top of every detail.
An outstanding counsel with a broad range of experience and expertise in criminal defence work, Clare has excellent client care skills, is emphatic and has outstanding legal knowledge.
Clare is a senior junior specialising in representing vulnerable defendants.