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 that they fully comprehend proceedings. This approach promotes the smooth running of proceedings as the client feels fully supported by counsel in seeking the best outcome for them that can be achieved.

Counsel has acted in both private and public law proceedings from first hearing to final, including those involving Deprivation of Liberty.

Alicia also accepts instructions in non-molestation/injunctive proceedings.

Alicia’s ability to quickly distil the legal and factual issues in any matter allows her to quickly advise clients and identify the best route for their case. Synthesising detailed claims swiftly enables a fuller discussion at an early stage, meaning any obstacles are highlighted and the best practicable resolution can be sought.

Her careful legal analysis ensures that her submissions on any legal points are succinct and in the client’s best interests.

Alicia has acted for both Claimant and Respondent and has advised on various aspects of discrimination and has successfully defended a strike out application.

Alicia has acted for both Claimant and Defendant in small claims matters, including credit hire.