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Joined THB Solicitors: April 2016
Admitted: 2007
Called to the Bar: 2024
Duty Solicitor: 2010
Accredited Police Station Representative: 2009
Member of the Criminal Procedure Rules Committee: 2017–2025
Shade is a Partner at THB Solicitors specialising in criminal defence, with extensive experience representing clients from the initial investigation and Police Station stage through to proceedings before the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts. She has particular experience in complex and serious criminal matters, as well as representing young people, Armed Forces personnel and professionals facing regulatory or misconduct proceedings.
Shade combines extensive advocacy experience with a practical understanding of criminal procedure, enabling her to provide clear, robust advice and representation throughout what can be a highly stressful and unfamiliar process. She is committed to ensuring that clients understand their position and the options available to them at every stage of their case.
Criminal Law & Professional Misconduct
Solicitor, admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in 2007
Shade has extensive experience across the criminal justice system, representing clients from the earliest stages of a criminal investigation through to trial, sentencing and appeal. Her experience includes serious offences such as murder, kidnapping, sexual offences, fraud and armed robbery.
She regularly represents clients at the Police Station and Magistrates’ Court and has substantial Crown Court advocacy experience. She also has a particular interest in representing young people and understands the importance of ensuring that both clients and, where appropriate, their families receive clear and practical advice throughout proceedings.
Shade also represents Armed Forces personnel in interviews under caution, both in the UK and overseas, and in Court Martial proceedings. Her experience gives her a strong understanding of military law and the particular considerations that can arise for service personnel facing criminal or disciplinary proceedings.
Alongside her criminal practice, Shade has developed specialist experience in Professional Misconduct, including misconduct investigations and hearings, as well as post-incident procedures following death or serious injury. She also represents professionals appearing before HM Coroner at Inquests.
Shade is known for her tenacious, conscientious and practical approach, together with her extensive advocacy experience and detailed knowledge of criminal procedure.
Clients value her ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and to provide calm, straightforward advice during what can often be an extremely difficult and stressful time. Her experience across the Police Station, Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court means she is able to take a strategic view of a case from the outset and provide consistent representation throughout the proceedings.
Shade takes a proactive and client-focused approach to every case. She believes in understanding the circumstances behind the allegations, identifying the key issues at an early stage and ensuring that clients are fully informed about their options.
Her experience of advocacy and negotiations enables her to assess cases from both a legal and practical perspective, including identifying opportunities to resolve matters at an early stage where appropriate, while preparing robustly for trial where proceedings continue.
Outside of work, Shade enjoys spending time with her family and friends, keeping fit through running, and supporting her beloved Arsenal. She enjoys making the most of her time away from the office and maintaining a good balance between her busy professional life and time with those closest to her.
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