Rebecca Nieto
Year of Call 2006
Rebecca is a specialist criminal and family practitioner. She is regularly instructed on very serious and complex matters.
She has recently had huge success when defending in a multi-handed armed robbery. Rebecca appeared first on the indictment in front of two silks, one of whom she had to run a cut-throat defence against. The Prosecution consisted of Queen’s Counsel leading a junior. The defendant was cleared of all eight counts of robbery and possession of firearms.
Led junior. First of four Defendants charged on a conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder and armed robbery. See:-
She is frequently led on weighty matters, including a complex, multi-handed conspiracy case which involved expert evidence and complicated cell site analysis. She is confident and competent in handling a range of exert evidence.
She has been recognised for having exceptional client care especially with some more challenging clients. She has a strong practice and solicitor following and, as a result is frequently instructed in some very serious matters such as s.18, indecent images involving children, sexual assault, cannabis cultivation and mortgage fraud and armed robbery.
Instructed in a full range of family cases including: care proceedings, children, domestic violence and ancillary relief.
R v R and Others: Led, multi handed murder case, first on the indictment involved in the shooting of a postmaster and his son.
R v R: Led, multi handed conspiracy to supply class A drugs.
R v L and Others: multi handed s.18 youth matter.
R v S: Sexual Assaut on 2 minors, hundreds of indecent images and videos of children found on a laptop
R v C and Others: Armed Robbery and Kidnap, first on the indictment
Education
University Durham, politics, history & Spanish – 2:1
Academic award given
GDL - BPP
BVC – BPP
Languages
Spanish (fluent)
Professional affiliations
Member of the Criminal Bar Association
Interests
Cooking
Walking her Dog
Winning at Petanque in Baranis