Virginia Hayton

UK Bar

Virginia Hayton is instructed by local authorities across the North West. She has strong knowledge of health and safety matters, and has acted in numerous inquests involving issues of social care or policing.

"Virginia is a really great junior who is very heavily relied on by local authorities. They really like working with her because she's a steady pair of hands."

Virginia Hayton is a respected advocate with an impressive serious crime practice. She is particularly well versed in defending those charged with murder and sexual offences, including rape, prostitution and child abuse. She also appears for the defence in cases concerning serious organised crime and driving offences, including death by dangerous driving. She has experience in regulatory and health and safety work.