Lisa Towell
UK Guide 2025
Band 2 : Crime
Band 2
About
Provided by Lisa Towell
Practice Areas
Lisa is a dedicated criminal solicitor, who has specialised in criminal defence work for fifteen years. She has a broad and busy practice, being well-versed in representing defendants charged with the most serious offences, including homicide offences, large-scale drug conspiracies and sexual offences, whether recent or historic.
One of Lisa’s particular specialities is representing young people charged with serious offences of violence, drug supply and sexual offences before the Crown Court. Given the nature of this work, she is very experienced in dealing with vulnerable defendants and frequently acts in cases involving intermediaries and expert witnesses.
Lisa is often instructed to represent children and young people at the police station stage and regularly provides pre-charge advice to avoid criminal charges being brought.
She also has an excellent record of defending victims of modern slavery who face criminal proceedings, being well-versed in the National Referral Mechanism and public interest considerations in this area.
Lisa is known for her friendly and empathetic approach, as well as her ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts, tactical decisions and procedure.
Professional Memberships
LCCSA
Youth Practitioners Association
Women In Criminal Law
Chambers Review
UK
Lisa Towell is a senior associate who assists clients with a range of criminal law matters. She specialises in acting for young and vulnerable defendants and members of the armed forces.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lisa has huge commitment to every case she does - she really goes the extra mile for her client. She has a lot of empathy and a smart cool head with it."
"Lisa has huge commitment to every case she does - she really goes the extra mile for her client. She has a lot of empathy and a smart cool head with it."