Ranked in 1 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

Crime

Midlands (Bar)

6 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Claire Howell

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Claire Howell specialises in the most serious complex criminal cases and regulatory law with a particular emphasis on murder, fraud and regulatory offences.

Claire is often instructed by solicitors in cases involving high profile or professional clients.

Her practice mainly focuses on defence work, but she has been a Grade 4 panel advocate for over a decade, is appointed to the list of specialist advocates in Health and Safety, and acts in cases prosecuted by Local Authorities and Trading Standards.

She also has a particular interest in mental health in the context of criminal cases and was asked to contribute to the review undertaken by ‘Justice’.

Chambers and Partners describes her as ‘highly sought after’.

Chambers Review

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UK-Bar

Crime - Midlands (Bar)

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Claire Howell is a highly sought-after barrister for both prosecution and defence work. She offers a particular expertise in cases involving young witnesses. She is also noted for her adroit handling of sensitive matters concerning professionals accused of criminal offences.

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