Year of Call: 1984
Year of Silk: 2006
Chambers: 2 Hare Court
Profile
Sallie has established a formidable reputation as being an extremely able defence advocate who achieves acquittals in the most difficult of circumstances. She has a diverse defence practice which ranges from murder to fraud and advisory work for multinational corporations in respect of computer crime, health and safety and food and drugs. In particular, Sallie has specialist expertise in relation to trials involving those who are in the public eye and require assistance in relation to the media aspects of their cases. She has also represented international sports personalities. Sallie is increasingly involved in professional disciplinary work, and has appeared before the General Medical Council. She has also lectured extensively both in the UK and overseas, including the West Indies and South Africa.
Expertise
- Employment
- Business Crime & Financial Services
- Criminal Defence
- Private Prosecution
- Professional Discipline
Appointments
1998: Recorder of the Crown Court, authorised to sit at the Central Criminal Court, authorised to try Serious Sexual Crime
1998: Treasury Counsel
2006: Queen’s Counsel
2014: Called to the Bar of Cayman Islands
2019: Master of the Bench, Grays Inn
“There is no doubt that Sallie is a first class act. Her cross-examination is as polished as it is lethal. She cuts to the chase and works with absolute focus on a case. She rightfully commands the respect of opponents, the court and the client.”
“She is a street-fighting defence counsel who gets great results and is excellent with clients.”
“Sallie is loved by all and feared by many, and is counsel of choice for all if you are lucky enough to be able to obtain her services.”
“One of the best trial advocates out there. Her ability to think on her feet is phenomenal and she is great when it comes to cross-examination.”
“Sallie is an incredibly hard-working, tenacious and formidable advocate.”