Alicia Doble

Qualifications:

2020 – 2021: LLM in Bar Practice Course (University of Law, Bristol) – Distinction
2020 – 2021: Bar Practice Course (University of Law, Bristol) – Very Competent
2018  – 2019: Graduate Diploma in Law (University of Law, Bristol) – Distinction
2015 – 2018: Bachelor of Science (Imperial College, London) – 2:1

Scholarships:

Deans Award of Excellence Scholarship (University of Law, Bristol)
Major Scholarship and Duke of Edinburgh Award (Honourable Society of the Inner Temple) – 2020

Alicia has extensive experience both prosecuting and defending in the Magistrates’ Court. She has honed enviable skills in both witness handling and advocacy.

Her particular ability in assisting vulnerable clients and witnesses through proceedings, allows her to achieve positive outcomes in sensitive cases.

Recent instructions include:

• Achieving a conviction on a stalking charge after a 3-day trial involving a high-profile complainant and extensive video evidence. This matter was reported extensively in national press and television;
• Successfully defending an allegation of domestic abuse with prosecution evidence from various members of the accused’s family, through careful cross-examination and closing submissions;
• Successfully winning a legal argument to avoid the bad character of a client being before the court when accused of stalking his ex-partner;
• Responding to an appeal against conviction successfully, including successfully opposing an adjournment because of the appellant’s non-attendance and supporting a particularly vulnerable and unwilling complainant in giving her evidence and the special measures available to her.

Alicia’s considered approach to client care enables her to gain the trust of her clients swiftly, ensuring they fully comprehend proceedings. This approach promotes engagement as the client feels fully supported and listened to by a Counsel invested in seeking the best outcome for them.

Counsel enjoys the collaborative approach to family law, working with the Solicitors and other parties to progress matters.

Alicia has acted in both Public and Private Law proceedings from first to final hearing. Counsel also accepts instructions in matters involving deprivation of liberty and non-molestation/injunctive proceedings.

Alicia’s ability to quickly distil the legal and factual issues in Employment matters allows her to identify the key strengths or weaknesses of a case at any stage and advise in quickly in clear terms.

Instructing Solicitors have in particular sought detailed advice from Alicia prior to issuing to enable a full discussion at an early stage, giving the client direction on the best way to proceed to the best practicable resolution. Having this clarity from the outset is a real strength in progressing a potential claim.

Alicia has represented Claimants and Respondents in proceedings at all stages, including Judicial Mediation and multi-day Final hearings. Whilst understanding the emotion involved in an Employment dispute, Counsel brings a practical, commercial approach to Tribunal, focussing on securing the best outcome for her client.

Counsel brings a meticulous approach to contract matters and accepts instructions in a range of civil claims.

Alicia has completed advice on prospects and quantum in relation to Personal Injury matters. Counsel brings a detailed approach to these claims appreciating the strength a thorough initial advice can bring to progressing a claim positively for the Client.

Counsel has attended on Small Claim and Fast Track matters including claims involving Credit Hire.