Abigail Penny

Practice Areas

Abigail is a highly sought-after barrister with longstanding experience of defending in heavyweight cases involving murder, armed robbery, kidnap, large-scale drug conspiracies and those accused of involvement in organised crime. She has been instructed to defend in many of the EncroChat-based prosecutions, frequently representing those alleged to operate at the highest levels of organised crime. She also has substantial experience of “white collar” crime including representing company directors.

Often instructed as a leading junior as part of a large team, Abigail has a reputation for being a committed advocate who leaves no stone unturned in her preparation. Her work typically requires management of cases with significant complexity and many of her cases involve intricate and difficult areas of disclosure which often concern issues that impact upon public interest considerations.

She is also regularly instructed on a private basis to defend individuals who are concerned by the inevitable reputational damage caused by allegations of a criminal nature. This includes high-net worth individuals where police investigation and prosecution arise after assertions of sexual or violent misconduct are made during the course of divorce proceedings.

Legal Directories describe her as “a first-class advocate. Her preparation and attention to detail is masterful. She is a formidable opponent in court” and “a very able advocate”.

Career

Called to the Bar in 1999

Professional Memberships

Criminal Bar Association

Howard League for Penal Reform

Middle Temple