Maureen has the distinction of having appeared in some of the leading cases of recent times and, in particular, she was first junior for the Defence of Ian Huntley in the “Soham Murders” case (R v Huntley & Carr). Since taking Silk, she has gone on to consolidate her practice by appearing in other significant cases which, whether large in scale or great in complexity, have extended her experience in serious crime.
Coupled with her hallmark meticulous preparation and accessible manner, she has deservedly achieved recognition as consistently recommended counsel by Chambers & Partners.
Her background in the NHS has enabled her to deal with cases where medical issues and practice are to the fore and she has been instructed for both the prosecution and by the Medical Defence Union in trials involving members of the medical profession.
Key Cases
- R v McLennon et al: Successfully defended in multi handed Murder case comprising evidence from Car Tracker device as well as cellsite and CCTV material.
- R v Carpenter et al: Successfullyprosecuted an Organised Crime Gang in relation to Supply of Firearms and wholesale Cocaine Supply.
- R v (Hardy) & Muers: defended pensioner mother involved in large scale family drug conspiracy with two sons.
- R v Hylton: defended youth charged with one of the four "knife crime" Murders committed on 10 July 2008.
- AG Ref No 17 of 2009 (R v Curtis; Duffield et al): Successfully resisted Attorney General's review of sentence on Death by Dangerous Driving where Defendant had used mobile earlier in journey.
- R v Ian Huntley & Maxine Carr: The "Soham murders" case. First junior for the Defence of Ian Huntley.
- R v Russell & Sanchez: Led for the Defence of first defendant in love-triangle murder.
- R v Hardy et al: Led for Defence in multi-handed large scale Conspiracy to Supply Drugs and Possess Criminal Property.
- R v Hudson et al: Led for the Defence of the youngest son in trial concerning Murder of a girl by eight members of her husband's family.
- R v Pennell: Junior for the Prosecution in trial of schoolboy who Murdered by stabbing a fellow pupil whilst at school.
- R v Phillips: Instructed by the Medical Defence Union as junior for a neurologist charged with multiple allegations of sexual assault.
- R v Mallard & Watson: Prosecution counsel in Child Cruelty/ S 18 case where a father set his child on fire to cover earlier non-accidental injuries.
- R v Bolton & Taylor: Prosecution counsel in "baby shaking" case where a child had been left permanently disabled.
- R v Brennan: Junior for the Prosecution in Fraud involving police informant.
- R v Sanderson: Defence counsel for a high-ranking District Council executive accused of conspiring to steal from his employers by corruptly awarding contracts.
- R v Herbert: Defence counsel in Attempted Murder of partner by Defendant with serial convictions of serious violence against former female partners.
Contact Maureen Baker
Phone: +44 (0) 20 7242 3555
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7242 2511
Email: clerks@7br.co.uk