Lady-Gené specialises in cases involving business crime and proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), alongside serious and complex crime and sexual offences. Her regulatory experience includes offending involving crypto assets and FCA registration requirements. She accepts instructions from both defence and prosecution.

Her approachable manner enables her to build a strong rapport with clients. Having completed the Bar Council’s Vulnerable Witness Training, she is experienced in representing vulnerable defendants and handling vulnerable witnesses, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, personality disorders and other complex needs.

Before coming to the Bar, she gained experience in international criminal law at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, the Khmer Rouge Tribunal.

Key cases & testimonials

R v W – Represented the defendant at a contested final POCA hearing following his conviction for his involvement in a money laundering operation through which approximately £2 million in cash was transferred and laundered through his business accounts. Detailed analysis of the defendant’s financial position and realisable assets resulted in a substantially reduced agreed available amount.

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

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.

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 accepts instructions from the defence and prosecution in cases involving serious violence and drugs. She has also acted as led junior counsel in substantial proceedings concerning allegations of human trafficking, forced prostitution and rape.

She has particular experience representing vulnerable defendants and dealing with cases requiring careful consideration of psychiatric, psychological and other expert evidence.

Lady-Gené has experience in business crime, including cases involving crypto assets, money laundering and the proceeds of crime. In 2025, she represented the defendant in the UK’s first criminal sentencing for unregistered crypto asset activity. The case concerned the unlawful operation of a crypto ATM network involving transactions worth more than £2.5 million, together with forgery, use of false identity documents and possession of criminal property. Press coverage here.

She is regularly instructed in POCA proceedings, including contested confiscation hearings. Her experience includes analysing company accounts, banking and transactional evidence, corporate structures, and disputes concerning criminal benefit and available assets. In one case, she represented a defendant following his conviction for involvement in a money laundering operation through which approximately £2 million passed through his business accounts. Detailed analysis of his financial position and realisable assets resulted in a substantially reduced agreed available amount.

Her work includes cases involving substantial volumes of financial records, digital material and communications evidence.

Lady-Gené is regularly instructed in cases where sexual offences are alleged, including multi-count rape cases and other serious sexual allegations. Her experience includes acting as led junior counsel for a defendant charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault, intentional strangulation and taking an indecent image of a child.

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
  • Female Fraud Forum
  • Young Fraud Lawyers Association
  • Women in Criminal Law

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