Joanna Hardy-Susskind

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Joanna is an accomplished defence barrister in high demand. She enjoys a high-profile caseload defending serious allegations. Joanna is a popular jury and appellate advocate who prides herself on attractive advocacy, no-nonsense advice, a personable approach, and the capacity for sustained, hard work.

Joanna is often led in allegations of murder. She is a thorough and trustworthy junior. Recent homicide instructions include those relating to firearms, stabbings and gang-related incidents.

Joanna appears alone in cases of gravity and legal complexity. Recent instructions include a double attempted murder [stabbing], attempted murder [shooting], manslaughter, death by dangerous driving, rape, kidnap, firearms, extensive drug operations and high-level fraud.

Joanna has appeared against, and co-defended with, King’s Counsel.

Joanna has experience as leading counsel and enjoys working as part of a team. She is comfortable appearing first on a multi-handed indictment and undertaking the bulk of cross-examination and legal argument.

Joanna enjoys ‘case ownership’ and early involvement in the shape of a case. She encourages early conference with her solicitor, client and their family to map out a strategy and to provide support. Joanna has had recent success in securing bail for clients in the early stages of murder and conspiracy to murder proceedings.

Joanna is often asked to represent professionals and high-profile individuals in the criminal courts. She has represented teachers, police officers, prison officers, nurses and business owners. She is experienced in handling sensitive allegations of misconduct in a public office. Joanna is discreet and skilled in managing cases attracting media attention.