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13 Years Ranked

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UK Bar

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Eleanor is renowned for her commanding presence in court and exceptional cross-examination skills. Having specialised in serious crime for many years, she is now primarily instructed by private clients across a wide range of matters, including criminal defence, university and school disciplinary hearings, defamation and harassment claims, personal injury (particularly historical abuse), and private prosecutions. Her expertise also covers civil proceedings arising from criminal allegations.

Eleanor Laws KC frequently provides pre-charge advice and representation, often with the aim of preventing proceedings altogether. Her clients include high-profile figures, celebrities, and other well-known individuals. More recently, she has achieved notable success representing young people facing police investigations or disciplinary action in educational institutions, often following complaints linked to social media activity.

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Eleanor Laws KC is an outstanding silk who specialises in serious crime and has particular expertise in murder and sexual offences. Her experience includes acting as both prosecution and defence counsel in cases concerning historic sexual abuse and sex trafficking. Laws' criminal work is well complemented by her civil litigation practice.

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