Tinessa Kaur - Barrister  Avis 5

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About Tinessa Kaur is an award-winning barrister with a growing practice in criminal and public children's law. In 2024, she became the first Sikh female barrister to receive the Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year Award from Advocate. Her extraordinary journey to the Bar was featured by BBC News, BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, and BBC Radio London, following recognition for this award. She was also profiled in the October 2024 edition of Counsel Magazine, celebrating her award and commitment to pro bono work. Practice Areas Tinessa accepts instructions across the full spectrum of criminal law and public children's law. Her experience includes: Serious and general criminal offences Youth justice Breach of probation trials Care proceedings and deprivation of liberty applications Tinessa acts for both the prosecution and defence, and regularly appears in the Magistrates', Youth, and Crown Courts. She has also represented Local Authorities, including the London Borough of Hackney and Essex Legal Services. Experience Tinessa, a fearless advocate, is renowned for her compassion, meticulous preparation, and exceptional client care skills. Her innovative problem-solving and commitment to keeping clients well-informed have consistently led to the best outcomes, earning her high praise from those seeking her counsel. Widely acknowledged for her ability to adapt and provide tailored advice, especially to vulnerable clients, including children and young people. Tinessa is often trusted with society's most vulnerable cases, showcasing her versatility and dedication. Driven by her experiences and community involvement with young people, Tinessa has built a robust Youth Court practice. She has experience defending and prosecuting in the Crown Court and defends in Magistrates and Youth Courts. Her commitment to pro bono work ensures justice is accessible to all. Experience Prior to the Bar Prior to coming to the Bar, Tinessa worked as an In-House Advocate Lawyer with the London Borough of Hackney, where she handled cases involving Care Proceedings, Deprivation of Liberty, and Criminal Disclosure matters affecting young people in care. This role provided her with valuable insight into public law and youth justice, which continues to inform her practice today. She also gained invaluable experience in high-profile financial crime matters, including the LIBOR scandal, while working as a Paralegal with the Financial Conduct Authority and the Serious Fraud Office. She further honed her criminal law skills by volunteering as a Criminal Paralegal for THB Legal and ABV Solicitors. In 2019, she was contracted to assist the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, contributing to one of the most significant public inquiries in recent history. Probono & Outreach Tinessa is committed to widening access to the legal profession and ensuring justice is available to all. She co-founded the Sikh Lawyers Association in 2020 and launched the ‘CUT IT OUT Project’ in 2021, an anti-gang initiative aimed at supporting young people. She regularly delivers outreach workshops, mock trials, and mentoring programmes in schools and community settings.Voir plus