Lady-Gené prosecutes and defends in the Crown Court and has experience on a broad range of offences including fraud, drugs, violence and knife crime.

Her approachable manner enables her to build strong a rapport with clients. Having completed the Bar Council’s Vulnerable Witness Training, she is able to undertake witness handling of vulnerable witnesses and is skilled in defending vulnerable clients, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Personality Disorders and other complex needs.

Lady-Gené has experience in fraud and Regulatory offences, having recently defended a high-profile FCA case involving the illegal operation of a crypto ATM network.

Prior to coming to the Bar, she gained experience in international criminal law working at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (The Khmer Rouge Tribunal).

Key cases & testimonials

R v M, 2026 – Led junior counsel. Representing the first defendant charged with a total of 17 counts relating to human rafficking, forced prostitution and rape across the Northwest of England. Ongoing.

R v E, 2026 – Represented a youth defendant in multi-handed trial, charged with two counts of GBH with intent and possession of a bladed article. The Crown accepted a guilty plea to violent disorder and did not proceed with the original counts.

R v N, 2026 – Prosecuted a defendant charged with stealing approximately £10,000 worth of jewellery from his wife throughout the duration of their marriage. The jewellery was made of gold and precious stones and had been passed down through generations.

R v H-P, 2026 – Represented a defendant at trial for one count of GBH. It was alleged that during an argument with his partner, he pushed her into a mirror resulting in a laceration to her buttocks. The defendant was acquitted.

R v C, 2026 – Represented a vulnerable defendant who had pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply Class A and B and being concerned in the supply of Class C. The Crown placed the defendant in Significant role but the sentencing judge was persuaded that she fell into lesser role. The defendant received a suspended sentence.

O’S v R, 2025 – Represented the appellant before the Court of Appeal for an appeal against sentence. He had received a total sentence of 24 months’ imprisonment, which was reduced to 18 months’ imprisonment.

R v R-M, 2025 – Prosecuted a defendant charged with threatening another with a bladed article. The defendant was involved in a fight with a large group of men, during which chairs were thrown and used as weapons.

R v O, 2025 – Represented the defendant during sentence in the UK’s first-ever conviction for operating unregistered cryptoasset ATMs.

R v N, 2025 – Led Junior counsel. Represented the defendant, who was charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault, intentional strangulation and one count of taking an indecent image of a child. The defendant was acquitted on all counts save for indecent images.

 

Lady-Gené regularly provides detailed and clear advice, showing sharp analytical skills. She is able to connect with clients and gain their trust quickly.Elliot Stern Solicitors 2026
What really stands out about Lady-Gené is the mix of strong legal skills with real empathy for the people she represents. Her advocacy is clear, fair, and persuasive. Reeds Solicitors, 2025

Areas of expertise

Lady-Gené has experience across the spectrum of general crime. She represented a defendant charged with attempted s. 20 GBH and threatening with a blade in a multi-handed trial, during which the defendant did not give evidence The defendant was acquitted of all counts. She has also represented a defendant charged with possession of knives outside his ex-partner’s home. The defendant was acquitted of both counts.

Lady-Gené has experience in fraud and regulatory offences. She recently represented the defendant during sentence in the UK’s first-ever conviction for operating unregistered cryptoasset ATMs. (press coverage here: https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/olumide-osunkoya-sentenced-4-years-illegally-operating-crypto-atm-network)

Further information

  • 2018: City, University of London, Bar Professional Training Course, Very Competent
  • 2015: University of Amsterdam, LLM European and International Law, Distinction
  • 2014: London Metropolitan University, LLB (Hons) Law with international relations,
  • First class honours

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