Congratulations to Francesca Levett, nominated for The Legal 500 UK Bar Awards 2026, in the category of Financial Crime Junior of the Year.
5 St Andrew's Hill has also been shortlisted for Crime & Extradition and Financial Crime Set of the Year. Francesca Levett has been nominated for Financial Crime Junior of the Year.
The Legal 500 UK Bar Awards will take place on 22 September 2026, at the Park Plaza Hotel, Westminster Bridge. For more information on the awards, click here.
Francesca is a criminal practitioner who has developed a significant practice in complex fraud, conspiracy, confiscation and regulatory work over the last twenty-seven years, whilst maintaining her expertise in cases involving serious sexual, violence and drugs offences.
Francesca both defends and prosecutes in the most serious of cases. She has expertise in dealing with vulnerable defendants and witnesses, and takes proactive steps to ensure that anyone who wishes to, can fairly and effectively participate in their trial process.
Francesca also has an excellent reputation for both leading and challenging expert witnesses on complex issues ranging from mental health disorders to attribution evidence.
Francesca is recognised in the Legal 500 for her work in crime and was appointed as a Recorder in 2019.
To instruct Francesca, don't hesitate to get in touch with our clerking team on +44 (0) 207 332 5400 or email: clerks@5sah.co.uk
