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Band 4

Crime

London (Bar)

3 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Joanna Hardy-Susskind

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Joanna is an accomplished defence barrister in very high demand. She enjoys a high-profile caseload defending serious allegations. Joanna is a popular jury advocate who prides herself on attractive advocacy, no-nonsense advice, a personable approach, and the capacity for sustained hard work.

Recent instructions include double attempted murder [stabbing], attempted murder [shooting], manslaughter, death by dangerous driving, rape, kidnap, child cruelty, firearms, extensive drug operations and high-level fraud.

Joanna has appeared against, and co-defended with, King’s Counsel.

Joanna has experience as leading counsel and enjoys working as part of a team. She is also regularly led by King’s Counsel in murder trials and is known for being a diligent, trustworthy, and hardworking junior.

Joanna enjoys ‘case ownership’ and early involvement in the shape of a case. She encourages early conference with a client and their family to map out a strategy and to provide support. Joanna has had recent success in securing bail for clients in the early stages of murder and conspiracy to murder proceedings.

Joanna is often asked to represent professionals and high-profile individuals in the criminal courts. She has represented teachers, police officers, prison officers, nurses and business owners. She is experienced in handling sensitive allegations of misconduct in a public office. Joanna is discreet and skilled in managing cases attracting media attention.

Joanna is approachable and experienced in representing young and vulnerable defendants. She is proficient in trials involving intermediaries, special measures and the pre-recording of evidence.

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Members of South Eastern Circuit.

Criminal Bar Association.

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