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Cathrine Kioko-Gilligan
LL.B. (Hons) Hull, Call 2011
Principal Areas of Work
Criminal Law
Professional Reputation
Cathrine was awarded the Blackstone Entrance Exhibition and Nicholas Pumfrey Scholarships by Middle Temple in 2009.
She has practised at Chambers since successfully completing her pupillage with Carol Trimmer and Charlotte Baines in 2012.
Area of Law
Criminal Law
Cathrine has developed a strong and varied criminal practice both prosecuting and defending. Her experience includes dealing with serious offences including dangerous offenders as well as complex multihanded cases encompasing offences of fraud and drugs.
Cathrine has a hard working and meticulous approach. She proactively manages her case load and is undoubtedly client focused.
Cathrine has extensive experience in cases dealing with youths; vulnerable defendants and witnesses. She is well known for her approachability and down to earth attitude and interacts well with clients from a variety of backgrounds.
Notable Cases
R v D et al 2016 – Multi-handed prosecution trial in respect of offences of Cheating the Revenue. This case was influential in the review of the banking statutory provisions and the development of the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016.
R v D & D 2019 – Autistic Defendant. Successfully argued for the use of an intermediary during the course of a Newton Hearing which was exceptionally granted.
R v L 2020 – Secured an acquittal despite the Learned Judge and the Crown Prosecution Service concluding that the Expert Evidence as to the causation of the injuries was inconclusive.
Qualifications and Appointments
BPP Leeds – Bar Vocational Course
CPS Advocate Panel – Grade 3
Vulnerable Witness Advocacy Training – 2017
Professional Memberships
Inn of Court – Middle Temple
Criminal Bar Association
North Eastern Circuit
North Eastern Circuit Outreach Programme Area Representative
North Eastern Circuit Diversity Outreach Scholarship Committee Member
Testimonials
‘Cathy Kioko-Gilligan is a tenacious advocate who is always meticulously prepared and fights for every client no matter what the case……’