Megan joined chambers in September 2023 after successfully completing her pupillage under the supervision of Craig MacGregor. She accepts instructions in a wide range of criminal proceedings and has an established Crown Court practice, prosecuting and defending.
As a category 2 CPS prosecutor, Megan is regularly instructed in cases of serious violence, the supply and importation of drugs, indecent images and offences of dishonesty. Most recently, Megan secured convictions after a four-day burglary trial.
Megan also routinely defends in the Crown Court. At present, she represents clients in a variety of cases involving child cruelty, serious violence, domestic violence and drugs supply. Megan secured an acquittal following a three-day trial for s18 assault and highlighted disclosure failings in a child cruelty case resulting in the Crown offering no evidence.
Megan has accepted instructions in the Youth Court to defend in a sentence of possession of bladed articles resulting in a Hospital Order and for trial on a joint enterprise robbery.
Megan has also acted as independent counsel for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) to advise on matters of disclosure and material subject to legal professional privilege. She has also undertaken work for GMP and Lancashire Police in cases involving contested applications for forfeiture under POCA, Sexual Harm Prevention Orders, Domestic Violence Protection Orders and Sexual Risk Orders.
Megan is meticulous in her approach to case preparation. This means that case progression, decision-making and presentation of cases to juries are well considered. Megan prides herself on her attention to detail which assists in drafting legal arguments which commonly arise in criminal proceedings such as section 8 disclosure applications, applications to dismiss and abuse arguments.
Megan would describe herself as approachable and personable which enables her to build and maintain professional relationships as well as being able deliver advice in a sensitive manner to clients. Prior to pupillage, Megan worked as a personal assistant to a Great British Special Olympian, so has experience working with individuals with complex needs. Throughout her time in practice, Megan has represented clients with complex vulnerabilities and additional learning needs. Megan has completed her vulnerable witness training.
Defence
R v AG and CT (Bolton Crown Court) – defended client jointly charged with an offence of child cruelty to X who was 5 years old at the time. Identified and persistently highlighted significant disclosure failings by the Crown. Drafted multiple section 8 applications and documents to evidence said failings. The Crown offered no evidence against the client at trial.
R v KJ (Manchester Crown Court) – successful application to dismiss in an attempt s18 and offensive weapon case on the basis the Crown could not establish the identity of perpetrator.
R v SE and others (Manchester Youth Court) – defended youth client who denied involvement in a joint enterprise robbery. Representations were made to the Crown regarding the proper application of the law on secondary liability. The Crown ultimately accepted these representations and discontinued the offence against the client.
R v JY (Manchester Crown Court) – defended client who was charged with a s18 assault after breaking his then girlfriend’s arm. After a 3-day Crown Court trial, JY was acquitted. JY had pleaded to a s20 assault prior to trial and received a suspended sentence order.
R v ZA – defended client who was charged with and subsequently pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children. The indictment period covered when ZA was 16 to 18 years old, however he was an adult at the point of sentence. Mitigation note drafted to deal with caselaw and guidelines on sentencing children and young persons. ZA sentenced to 7 months imprisonment suspended for 2 years.
R v KJ and others (Manchester Crown Court) – defended client charged with importing 66kg of cannabis to the UK from Thailand. KJ pleaded guilty on the basis that at the time they were operating under pressure to perform this enterprise. KJ had significant addiction and mental health issues evidence by psychiatric report which led to the imposition of a 24 month sentence. Another defence received a sentence of 40 months imprisonment.
Prosecution
R v JD (Bolton Crown Court) – JD charged with attempt robbery. Defendant pleaded guilty to attempt theft and possession of a bladed article. Sentenced to 18 months immediate imprisonment and a 2-year restraining order.
R v SM – prosecution of SM involved in two dwelling and two non-dwelling burglaries. SM convicted of all offences following a 4-day Crown Court trial. Sentenced to 4.5 years imprisonment.
R V AW – successful 7-day prosecution of AW charged and convicted of stalking causing fear of violence. Trial involved legal arguments on admissibility of Crowns audio evidence, bad character of AW and Crown witness. AW sentenced to 52 weeks imprisonment.
R v MA and MA – prosecuted a multi-handed drugs supply sentence. Both Defendants were sentenced on the basis of category 2 leading role and received sentences of 80 months custody.
Lancashire Constabulary v TJ – represented Lancashire Constabulary in an application to vary a Sexual Risk Order to impose, amongst other requirements, polygraph testing for risk management. The application was successful.
R v DA – prosecuted a sentence for breaches of SHPO and making indecent images of children with a complicated chronology, sentenced to a total of 3 years imprisonment.
The Honourable Society of Middle Temple – Sir Robert Micklethwait Memorial Scholarship
The Northern Circuit
Young Legal Aid Lawyers
The Honourable Society of Middle Temple
The Criminal Bar Association
CPS Grade 2 Level Prosecutor
LLB Law – University of Leicester – First Class
LLM Legal Practice – University of Law Leeds – Distinction
BPTC – University of Law Leeds – Very Competent
In her spare time, Megan enjoys swimming, attending live music events and dining out at new restaurants.
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