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Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh
Partner
"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
BIOGRAPHY & EXPERTISE
Danielle is a specialist in criminal litigation and extradition, having been ranked in these areas by the legal directories for many years.
In Chambers UK 2023 where she is listed as up and coming in ‘Crime’ and ‘Crime: Extradition’, Danielle is described as “an exceptional solicitor who combines a steely determination with providing a sensitive service to her client.”
Danielle has also been listed as a next generation partner by Legal 500 2023, which states “Clients love her, opponents fear her and the court respects her.”
Areas of expertise
In her busy criminal defence practice, Danielle acts for individuals throughout investigation (including upon arrest and at police interviews) to trial and beyond. She has acted for individuals across the full spectrum of criminal offences, but has particular experience in acting for those accused of domestic abuse, violent and sexual offences and possession/distribution of indecent images. Danielle has also developed expertise in acting for vulnerable and young clients, and has published widely on these issues.
Danielle has worked on behalf of individuals in proceedings for fraud, bribery and corruption offences, frequently 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 expertise in the removal of INTERPOL Red and Diffusion Notices on the basis of political persecution or breaches of fundamental human rights.
WORK HIGHLIGHTS
- Representing an individual with complex mental health issues accused of attempted murder and acquitted by reason of insanity.
- Advising clients (including youths) at the police station and court in relation to allegations of sexual offences, the majority involving successful representations to the CPS for no prosecution to be pursued. Assisting those same clients in disciplinary proceedings brought by schools and universities.
- 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.
- 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 at first instance.
- Successful removal and blocking of INTERPOL red and diffusion notices against clients requested by (amongst others) the UAE, Cyprus, Bahrain, Thailand and Pakistan.
- Representing clients in several major SFO investigations, including into Tesco, Petrofac and British American Tobacco.
Career
Danielle joined the firm as a paralegal in November 2013 and qualified as a solicitor in October 2016 after completing her training. She became a partner in April 2022.
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 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).
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 degree (LLB Hons) in Law from Durham University. Whilst in study, Danielle worked as an inmate advisor for the Prisons and Probation Service.
News & Insights
News
Corker Binning announces Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh as a new Partner alongside two Of Counsel promotions
March 17 2022
News
Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh quoted in International Adviser discussing the UK’s plan to scrap the ‘golden visa’ scheme
February 21 2022
Insights
Griffiths v Griffiths: where family and crime collide
December 16 2021
News
Statement from Corker Binning regarding the trial of Oleg Tinkov
November 1 2021
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
News
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
News
Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh discusses the collapse of rape trials and the CPS in the International Business Times UK
February 6 2018
News
Andrew Smith and Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh write on the Paradise Papers for The Times Law Brief
November 8 2017
News
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
News
David Corker and Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh discuss ‘sexting’ prosecution in The Brief
December 7 2016
News
Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh discusses proposed amendments to revenge porn litigation in Criminal Law & Justice Weekly
June 20 2016
News
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
Revenge Pawn: Sex-tapes and marital disputes
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
September 3 2015
News
Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh article on Revenge Porn published in CrimeLine and the Barrister
February 27 2015
Comments
David Corker’s comments published in IFLR magazine
November 10 2014
Testimonials
"She combines a high level of diligence and hard work with strategic vision of the case."
Chambers UK 2023
"She is fantastic and one to watch. Danielle is definitely going places."
Chambers UK 2023
"Danielle knows extradition so well and she is very effective, personable and robust in her advice."
Chambers UK 2023
"Danielle knows extradition so well and she is very effective, personable and robust in her advice."
Chambers UK 2023
"She is very bright, extremely dedicated and really on top of the detail."
Chambers UK 2023
"She is sharp, empathetic and a pleasure to work with."
Chambers UK 2023
"She is phenomenally bright."
Chambers UK 2023
"Danielle is an exceptional solicitor who combines a steely determination with providing a sensitive service to her client. She really deserves to go far."
Chambers UK 2023
"Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh is a master of client care. Nothing is too much to ask of her. Clients love her, opponents fear her and the court respects her."
Legal 500 2023
"Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh is a master of client care. Nothing is too much to ask of her. Clients love her, opponents fear her and the court respects her."
Legal 500 2023
"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 an individual with complex mental health issues accused of attempted murder and acquitted by reason of insanity.
- Advising clients (including youths) at the police station and court in relation to allegations of sexual offences, the majority involving successful representations to the CPS for no prosecution to be pursued. Assisting those same clients in disciplinary proceedings brought by schools and universities.
- 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.
- 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 at first instance.
- Successful removal and blocking of INTERPOL red and diffusion notices against clients requested by (amongst others) the UAE, Cyprus, Bahrain, Thailand and Pakistan.
- Representing clients in several major SFO investigations, including into Tesco, Petrofac and British American Tobacco.