Claire Davies KC

Practice Areas

Claire undertakes the most serious and complex of cases. Many attract media attention, including the largest ever prosecution in Europe for Modern Slavery offences lasting over four months. Her practice, since appointment as silk has continued to include Murder, serious Sexual offences, Financial crime and serious organised crime. Claire also specialises in Health and safety work and insurance Road Traffic work.

Commended for her attention to detail, tactical approach to cases, devastating cross examination, powerful and persuasive speeches along with her exceptional client care there is no one else you would want fighting your clients corner.

Claire is comfortable in Court and fearless in her approach whilst holding the respect of the Court.

Recently Claire has undertaken complex cases involving experts, including ‘baby shaking’ cases, those with psychiatric defences, cell site experts and Health and Safety prosecutions.

Claire is experienced in complex sexual offence cases, current and historic, involving intermediaries. She excels at cross-examining vulnerable complainants.

Claire is a qualified facilitator for the Vulnerable Witness Training and Advocacy Trainer.

In 2016 Claire was appointed as a Recorder and as an Independent Funding Adjudicator.

Professional Memberships

Criminal Bar Association, Member of South Eastern Circuit, Fraud lawyers Association, Women in Criminal Law.