Catherine Rose

Practice Areas

Catherine is a highly regarded junior with a practice prosecuting and defending serious and complex cases, with a particular focus on serious violence and organised crime.

Her recent caseload incudes Murder (led junior), Perverting the Course of Justice (led junior), Conspiracy to Supply Class A Drugs (led junior and junior alone), Fraud (led junior and junior alone), Armed Robbery, Witness Intimidation, Attempted Kidnapping and Criminal Damage with Intent to Endanger Life. She has experience in the Court of Appeal and in international matters.

A tenacious advocate, she meticulously prepares each case and is formidable in court. Her submissions are described by an instructing solicitor as “the product of detailed and comprehensive consideration of the evidence and the tactical approach to be taken to meeting it”. Catherine is hardworking and responsive, offering a high level of client care. Her down to earth manner enables her to build an easy rapport with clients and she is described as adept at handling clients “with professionalism and compassion”.

Awards/Appointments

• 2023 Level 3 on CPS general crime panel

• 2021 Level 2 on CPS extradition panel

• 2020 Shortlisted for Women in Law Awards Rising Star – Barrister/Advocate of the year

• 2017 Lincoln’s Inn Buchanan Prizewinner (BPTC)

• 2017 City University Everard Ver Hayden Prizewinner (BPTC)

• 2016 Lincoln’s Inn Lord Denning Scholar (BPTC)

• 2016 City University Postgraduate Scholar (BPTC)

• 2012 Lincoln’s Inn Lord Haldane Scholar (GDL)

• 2012 University of Law “Gold Award” Scholar (GDL)

• 2012 University of Sheffield Marquand Prizewinner (Degree)

Career

Call: 2017

Professional Memberships

Criminal Bar Association

Defence Extradition Lawyers Forum

Human Rights Lawyers Association

Young Legal Aid Lawyers