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Griffiths v Griffiths: where family and crime collide
December 16 2021
Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh
Senior Associate
“An absolute rising star who has fantastic judgement and instincts.”
CHAMBERS UK 2021
BIOGRAPHY & EXPERTISE
Danielle qualified as a solicitor in 2016 after a two year period of training with the firm. Danielle is ranked as an ‘Associate to Watch’ in both Crime and Crime: Extradition by Chambers & Partners UK and as a ‘Rising Star’ for Crime in the Legal 500.
Areas of expertise
Danielle has worked on behalf of individuals in proceedings for fraud, bribery and corruption offences, and frequently those with international elements. Danielle regularly defends individuals at first instance and on appeal who are subject to extradition requests from countries both inside and outside the European Union. She has associated specialist experience in the removal of INTERPOL Red Notices on the basis of political persecution or breaches of fundamental human rights.
In her busy criminal defence practice, Danielle advises individuals throughout investigation and trial. She has significant experience in acting for those accused of domestic abuse (especially controlling and coercive behaviour) violent and sexual offences and possession/distribution of indecent images. Danielle has developed particular expertise in acting for youth clients under investigation for sexual and cyber-offences, and has published widely about these issues.
WORK HIGHLIGHTS
- Representing clients in several major SFO investigations, including into Tesco, Petrofac and British American Tobacco.
- Representing clients subject to extradition requests from countries including the UAE, USA, Germany, Sweden, Romania, France and Spain. Successful discharge of the first extradition request from Ecuador.
- Advising clients (including youths) at the police station and beyond in relation to allegations of sexual offences, the majority involving successful representations to the CPS for no prosecution to be pursued.
- Advising high-profile individuals in politics, business and the entertainment industry subject to criminal investigation. Included acting for a Member of Parliament in respect of a Parliamentary Standards Act prosecution.
- Successful removal and blocking of INTERPOL red notices against clients requested by (amongst others) the UAE, Cyprus, Bahrain, Thailand and Pakistan.
Career
Danielle began her career in the Business Crime department of a national firm before joining Corker Binning in November 2013 and qualifying in October 2016.
Danielle completed her Legal Practice Course in 2013 with distinction at the University of Law. She holds a Master’s degree (LLM) in Criminal Law and Justice from the University of Nottingham and an undergraduate degree in Law from Durham University. Whilst in study, Danielle also worked as an inmate advisor for the Prisons and Probation Service.
Danielle is the current Vice Chair of the Defence Extradition Lawyers’ Forum (DELF) and a committee member for the London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association (LCCSA) and Women in Criminal Law (WICL). She has also contributed to Working Groups for both JUSTICE and the Law Society, has participated in the submission of written evidence to the Justice Select Committee and is an active member of the Young Fraud Lawyers’ Association (YFLA).
News & Insights
Insights
Public inquiries and the limits of the Attorney General’s undertaking
August 13 2021
News
Court of Appeal considers the new criminal offence of Engaging in Controlling and Coercive Behaviour in R v Katira
January 29 2020
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Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh writes for Pension Age
November 5 2019
Comments
Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh comments in the Metro on ONS crime statistics
October 18 2019
News
SFO’s Cooperation Strategy May Fail To Entice Corporations
October 8 2019
Comments
Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh quoted in New Law Journal
September 27 2019
Insights
Prosecution, deterrence and prevention of sex offences in the digital age
June 12 2019
News
Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh examines the Education Act 1996 and criminal sanctions in the Financial Times
March 19 2019
News
Edward Grange and Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh discuss the political neutrality of INTERPOL in CrimeLine and Lawyer Monthly
December 18 2018
News
Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh discusses the Fawcett Society’s Sex Discrimination Law Review Panel in Criminal Law & Justice Weekly
February 26 2018
Comments
Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh comments on Jon Venables’ sentencing in The Daily Mirror and Liverpool Echo
February 8 2018
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Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh discusses the collapse of rape trials and the CPS in the International Business Times UK
February 6 2018
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Andrew Smith and Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh write on the Paradise Papers for The Times Law Brief
November 8 2017
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Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh discusses the Paradise Papers on talkRadio
November 6 2017
Comments
Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh comments on jurors in rape trials in Solicitors Journal
August 10 2017
Comments
Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh comments on Phillip Harkins losing US extradition battle in The Times Law Brief and New Law Journal
July 11 2017
News
Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh discusses Channel 4’s The Trial in RadioTimes
May 26 2017
Insights
Online Child Exploitation
March 31 2017
News
Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh discusses the impending legislation to combat online child exploitation published in Criminal Law & Justice Weekly
March 31 2017
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Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh’s article discussing the criminality of youth sexting published in The Barrister
December 15 2016
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Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh’s article on youth “sexting” published in Criminal Law & Justice Weekly
December 12 2016
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David Corker and Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh discuss ‘sexting’ prosecution in The Brief
December 7 2016
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Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh discusses proposed amendments to revenge porn litigation in Criminal Law & Justice Weekly
June 20 2016
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New consultation announced on the proposed corporate offence of failing to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion
April 18 2016
Insights
New consultation announced on the proposed corporate offence of failing to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion
April 18 2016
News
Andrew Smith and Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh article re corporate criminal liability published on Traidcraft blog
February 1 2016
News
Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh article re sex-tapes and marital disputes published in The Barrister
January 7 2016
Insights
The changing face of corporate criminal liability
December 14 2015
News
Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh discusses underage sexting and police discretion in the Daily Mail
September 4 2015
News
The Trouble with Sexting: Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh published in The Times, The Barrister, Criminal Law & Justice Weekly and Crimeline
September 3 2015
Insights
The Trouble with Sexting
September 3 2015
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Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh article on Revenge Porn published in CrimeLine and the Barrister
February 27 2015
Testimonials
"Clients absolutely love her as she is incredibly down to earth, with an ability to connect with people from any walk of life. She immediately puts everyone at ease and has a confidence and maturity that is very impressive."
Chambers UK 2022
"Danielle is clear-eyed when facing difficult decisions in double-edged cases, with a strong strategic mind. She can develop cases from less promising beginnings into something stronger, with everything done to the highest standard."
Chambers UK 2022
"She is laser-focused and works hard for her clients."
Chambers UK 2022
"Danielle will be an absolute legend in the criminal world - she is so clever, sharp, hard-working and an absolute pleasure to work with on any case. She is great with clients and can bring out the best in anyone."
Chambers UK 2022
"She is a rising star particularly when it comes to matters involving children and young people."
Chambers UK 2022
"Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh performs with a maturity way beyond her experience, handling the most difficult clients with confident ease and demonstrating impressive strategic nous."
THE LEGAL 500 2022
"Highly rated."
THE LEGAL 500 2022
“An absolute rising star who has fantastic judgement and instincts.”
CHAMBERS UK 2021
- Representing clients in several major SFO investigations, including into Tesco, Petrofac and British American Tobacco.
- Representing clients subject to extradition requests from countries including the UAE, USA, Germany, Sweden, Romania, France and Spain. Successful discharge of the first extradition request from Ecuador.
- Advising clients (including youths) at the police station and beyond in relation to allegations of sexual offences, the majority involving successful representations to the CPS for no prosecution to be pursued.
- Advising high-profile individuals in politics, business and the entertainment industry subject to criminal investigation. Included acting for a Member of Parliament in respect of a Parliamentary Standards Act prosecution.
- Successful removal and blocking of INTERPOL red notices against clients requested by (amongst others) the UAE, Cyprus, Bahrain, Thailand and Pakistan.