Catherine Daly
@catherinedaly
Barrister specialising in criminal defence with proven appellate advocacy and courtroom success.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a criminal defence barrister called to the Bar of England and Wales in November 2015, specialising in serious financial crime, sexual offences, drugs and violence. I have developed a busy independent practice, regularly appearing in the Crown Court and the Court of Appeal, and have secured successful sentence appeal outcomes in [2023] EWCA Crim 41 and [2022] EWCA Crim 1901 with commendation for persuasive submissions.
My background includes tenancy at boutique and leading London chambers, experience as a legal assistant to King’s Counsel, and multiple academic scholarships and awards. I bring exceptional interpersonal, research and advocacy skills, calmness under pressure, and a strong public access practice supported by a trusted solicitor network.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Criminal Defence Barrister
MC Chambers
Sep 2019 - Present (6 years 4 months)
Developed a busy independent criminal defence practice since 2019, regularly appearing in Crown Court and Court of Appeal and securing successful sentence appeal outcomes in 2022 and 2023.
Barrister (Second Six Tenancy)
9 Bedford Row
Sep 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year)
Completed second six tenancy (2018–2019), received advocacy training from senior tenants and contributed to criminal defence litigation in a pre-eminent London chambers.
Legal Assistant to King's Counsel
2 Bedford Row
Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 11 months)
Supported a leading King's Counsel (2015–2018) on high-profile criminal matters, managing high-pressure case preparation, research and trial support that informed major prosecutions and defences.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CSCity, University of London - The City Law School
Bar Professional Training Course, Bar Professional Training Course
2014 - 2015
Activities and societies: City’s Future Lawyers Scholarship; The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple Brick Court Chambers Scholarship
Completed the Bar Professional Training Course at The City Law School and received City’s Future Lawyers Scholarship for Academic Excellence.
UAUniversity of East Anglia
Graduate Diploma in Law, Law
2013 - 2014
Grade: Commendation
Activities and societies: Bursary award
Completed the Graduate Diploma in Law with commendation and received a bursary award.
UAUniversity of East Anglia
Master of Research, Philosophy
2011 - 2012
Grade: Distinction
Activities and societies: Bursary award
Completed a Master of Research in Philosophy with distinction and received a bursary award.
UAUniversity of East Anglia
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy and Literature
2008 - 2011
Grade: First Class Honours
Achieved a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours in Philosophy and Literature.
Stamford High School
High School Diploma / A-levels, Secondary Education
1999 - 2006
Activities and societies: Fully funded county scholarship; A Levels: English Literature (A), Politics (A), Philosophy and Ethics (A); AS Level: History (B)
Attended Stamford High School on a fully funded county scholarship and completed A-levels and AS-levels.
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