Francesca Perera has a broad criminal and regulatory practice.
She appears in the Crown Court on a daily basis on behalf of both the prosecution and defence. She also undertakes private Magistrates’ Court work.
Francesca has been instructed on a variety of cases including burglary, sexual offences and robbery.
Francesca is a Grade 2 prosecutor and is regularly instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service. She is often instructed against more senior practitioners. She regularly undertakes multi-day trials on behalf of the Prosecution and the defence. She has been instructed as junior Counsel as well as covering for other members of Chambers’ junior briefs.
Francesca was previously employed at the Crown Prosecution Service. She therefore understands the importance of critically analysing the evidence and considering disclosure. Francesca is fully up to date with the Attorney General’s Guidelines on disclosure. Outside of Court, Francesca undertakes instructions as disclosure junior.
Francesca has developed an in depth knowledge of matters including professional discipline and road traffic offences. She has appeared in both the Magistrates Court and the Crown Court representing individuals, insurance companies and local authorities.
Francesca has been instructed on cases involving medical professionals and has appeared on behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Francesca has been instructed to represent police officers charged with criminal offences in both the Magistrates and the Crown Court. Francesca’s crime practice compliments this work as she has an in depth knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Francesca has represented individuals charged with road traffic offences such as death by dangerous driving and death by careless driving.
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No5 Barristers’ Chambers is delighted to announce that Francesca Perera has joined the Crime Group. Francesca joins chambers following completion of pupillage and subsequent employment…
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Moving from the employed to self-employed Bar is always a daunting prospect. The benefits of being an employed barrister are persuasive – a regular and…
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No5 Barristers’ Chambers is delighted to announce that Francesca Perera has joined the Crime Group. Francesca joins chambers following completion of pupillage and subsequent employment…
