JUNIOR PROFILE

Valeria Swift

UK Bar 2026

5 King's Bench Walk

Ranked in 1 practice area

Crime

London (Bar)

5 years ranked

About

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UK Bar

Practice Areas

Valeria Swift is a sought-after and highly regarded specialist criminal law barrister. She is known for her persuasive advocacy, excellent client care and painstaking case preparation. Valeria is a highly effective barrister, acting for both the prosecution and defence, with a strong track record of delivering results.

She has an established and successful practice advising and representing professionals and high-profile individuals facing sexual misconduct allegations, managing their cases with sensitivity and discretion.

Valeria’s practice now focuses on allegations of fraud, homicide and organised crime, as well as tackling the serious sexual offence cases for which she is renowned. Her exceptional advocacy skills, astute tactical judgement and fearless determination have all contributed to her reputation for securing successful outcomes for her clients.

She is frequently instructed as lead counsel in complex cases but is also instructed as sole counsel where appropriate.

CPS General Crime Panel (Grade 4)

CPS RASSO Panel

CPS Serious Crime Panel (Grade 4)

Recorder of the Crown Court (2019)

Valeria has good knowledge of Italian, French and Spanish.

Chambers Review

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

She is fantastic and someone who has a serious criminal practice.
CrimeUK Bar
Swift is great, impressive and assimilates the information very well.
CrimeUK Bar
Valeria gets really good results for us. She is really good with clients and makes them feel very confident about the advice they are receiving.
CrimeUK Bar
She is very good with vulnerable witnesses.
CrimeUK Bar