Experience
Louise is an experienced regulatory and police law advocate, specialising in professional/disciplinary misconduct, fitness to practice proceedings and operational police law matters.
Louise has represented professional agencies, including various police forces, the Teaching Regulation Agency, Social Work England, and the Health Care Professions Council. Louise has also prosecuted cases on behalf of Royal Mail and the Marine Fisheries Agency. Louise has extensive experience in case progression, including advising on complex areas of regulatory and disciplinary procedure and evidence, as well as interacting with and managing vulnerable witnesses.
Louise qualified as a criminal defence solicitor and military law specialist in 2009 before joining Hampshire Constabulary’s in-house legal team. Throughout her practice within police law, Louise has represented organisations and individuals at inquests, handling sensitive and high-profile cases whilst managing challenging disclosure issues, achieving successful outcomes on behalf of her clients. Louise has also represented organisations in relation to various civil applications relating to serious sexual offending, domestic violence and stalking, the proceeds of crime, and anti-social behaviour.
Louise has prepared and delivered training to organisations on the implementation of new regulations and legislation to support the ongoing operational effectiveness of her clients.