University of Manchester, Bachelor of Laws, First Class Honours
The Inns of Court College of Advocacy, Postgraduate Diploma in Bar Practice, Merit
Lord Justice Holker Scholarship from the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
Residential Scholarship from the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn
Women in Criminal Law
Northern Circuit
Criminal Bar Association
Tanya accepted a tenancy at 18 St John Street Chambers upon successful completion of her pupillage in 2024.
Tanya accepts instructions in a wide range of criminal cases including drugs matters, violent offences and fraud. Tanya is a Level 2 Crown Prosecutor.
Tanya regularly appears in Crown Courts across the North West, both prosecuting and defending. She prides herself on her thorough approach to her cases and ability to form effective relationships with clients. Tanya accepts instructions in the Crown Court, Youth Court and Magistrates’ Court.
Prior to starting Pupillage, Tanya worked as an Assessment Analyst at the Independent Office for Police Conduct, an organisation responsible for handling complaints against police forces in England and Wales. Here she developed an understanding of the police and criminal legal systems as well as reviewing evidence in police misconduct cases.
Tanya has also volunteered at the Citizen’s Advice Service, Manchester Free Legal Help Clinic, and Manchester University’s Legal Advice Centre. Here she developed skills including client care, drafting and providing legal advice.’
R v E [2025] – Represented a Defendant charged with a s47 assault where the incident was captured on CCTV and the Defendant was identified by a police officer. No evidence offered following a successful application to exclude hearsay evidence and a s78 PACE argument.
R v G [2025] – Represented a Defendant who was a mere courier of drugs throughout POCA proceedings. The Prosecution reduced the benefit figure by £7,775.16 following written submissions that the benefit figure should relate to property actually ‘obtained’ rather than the value of the drugs involved.
R v H, H & M [2025] – Prosecuted a three-handed Class A drugs case which resolved mid-way through trial following discussions between counsel. All three Defendants entered guilty pleas.
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