Band 2
Provided by Isobel Ascherson
Isobel Ascherson is an experienced barrister who defends and prosecutes the most serious matters in Court centres across the South East and East Anglia. Her caseload includes murder, kidnap, fraud, GBH and serious sexual offences.
Isobel specialises in serious sexual offences and has forged a reputation as an extremely capable advocate over the last 15 years since specialising in this area. These cases range from allegations against professionals including Doctors and Teachers, historic allegations and allegations by very young complainants. She has particular expertise in dealing with complainants or defendants who need support due to vulnerabilities including special needs and mental health difficulties. She is lauded for her ability in communicating with very young complainants and defendants in particular.
Recent cases include a defendant of 16 diagnosed with the abilities of a 7 year old, defendants and complainants with diagnosed mental illnesses, dementia and conditions leading to findings of being unfit to plead. Isobel also advises retrospectively on the bases of convicted defendants, and has already taken a number of such cases to the Court of Appeal.
Provided by Chambers
Isobel Ascherson is a highly experienced junior with a varied caseload including murder, fraud and drugs matters. She is noted for her representation of professionals facing allegations of serious sexual offences.
Provided by Chambers
Isobel is a fantastic advocate who always gets the best results for her clients.
Isobel is entirely unflappable. She is the epitome of calm and reason and excels in the most sensitive cases. Her case preparation and advocacy are outstanding and she exudes confidence.
She has a good reputation, is always very careful and is impressive.
Isobel is a fantastic advocate who always gets the best results for her clients.
Isobel is entirely unflappable. She is the epitome of calm and reason and excels in the most sensitive cases. Her case preparation and advocacy are outstanding and she exudes confidence.
She has a good reputation, is always very careful and is impressive.
