Amber frequently prosecutes and defends in the Crown Court, Magistrates’ Court and Youth Court. Many of those who instruct her comment on her friendly, patient and approachable manner and she is often instructed to represent younger and more vulnerable defendants.
Amber already prosecutes for a number of local authorities and has dealt with a variety of Regulatory & Local Government prosecutions. In particular, she regularly prosecutes blue badge fraud and parking offences, Education Act offences, Environmental offences and council tax matters.
Amber also represents Police Forces for various applications including cash detention, domestic violence and anti-social behaviour.
Amber regularly represents local authorities and housing associations in possession hearings and trials, injunction applications and committal proceedings. She also regularly drafts court pleadings, ranging from defences to applications for strike-out.
Whilst Amber deals with all areas of housing, including disrepair and succession, she particularly enjoys cases involving anti-social behaviour, given her background in criminal litigation. Clients often commend Amber for her ability to successfully liaise with difficult defendants, helping also to build rapport between landlord and tenant
Amber covers a wide range of general civil work including small claims, credit hire and personal injury.
As a result of her Regulatory experience Amber is developing a practice covering all elements of Planning Enforcement.
Amber has a developing Employment practice acting for both claimants and respondents.