Jocelyn Ledward KC

Jocelyn Ledward KC is widely regarded as one of the leading advocates of her generation, known for her intelligence, commitment and tactical skill. Appointed Junior Treasury Counsel in 2014, Senior Treasury Counsel in 2022, Recorder in 2022 and Silk in 2024, she is trusted in the most sensitive, complex and high-profile cases.

Her practice spans the most serious areas of criminal law including homicide, terrorism, sexual offences, organised crime, health and safety and corporate manslaughter. She has prosecuted landmark cases such as the murders of Sarah Everard, Tia Sharpe and Damilola Taylor, the Manchester Arena bombing and high-profile terrorism and national security trials under the Terrorism Acts and the National Security Act 2023. She is equally experienced in defending - particularly where reputational or professional consequences are at stake.

Jocelyn also has a formidable corporate and financial crime practice, acting in major fraud, bribery, corruption, tax evasion and regulatory cases. She advises and represents corporates, directors and professionals at all stages of investigation and has appeared in cases brought by the SFO, CPS, HMRC and HSE.

Her regulatory practice focuses on professional discipline particularly in healthcare, where she has acted in cases involving probity, misconduct, dishonesty and sexual assault. She is also sought after in inquests, inquiries and proceedings with reputational sensitivity.