Jade graduated from university with a 1st Class Law Degree. She then went on to study the Legal Practice Course combined with a Masters in Law.
Jade joined JMW in October 2020 as a Paralegal in the Business Crime and Regulation (‘BCR’) department, before later being promoted to Senior Paralegal. Jade completed her Training Contract with JMW Solicitors, achieving early qualification as a Solicitor in March 2025.
Motoring Offences
Jade specialises in motoring offences, with an expertise ranging from exceptional hardship applications and retention of driving licences, to more complex matters such as causing serious injury/death by careless/dangerous driving.
Jade prides herself on treating all matters with the same level of importance and attention, giving every case the thorough consideration it deserves.
She now represents clients across various UK Courts, ensuring a resilient and methodological approach to matters of all descriptions.
Serious Criminal Defence
Over recent years, Jade’s knowledge in the Criminal Law sector has developed to specialise in serious crime. Such matters are inclusive, but not limited to:
- Murder/manslaughter;
- Violent offences; and
- Sexual/historic sexual offences.
Ensuring approachability, understanding and a non-judgmental space for Clients is a key component to Jade’s approach and success in such cases.
Jade works alongside a dedicated team who also specialise in these matters, ensuring a collective, tenacious and forward-thinking approach, whereby each matter is considered from all angles.
Jade is recognised for her persistence and determination to achieve results.
Appeal Cases
Jade has advised and assisted Clients in appeal cases, before both the Crown Court and Court of Appeal.
It is often the case where Clients sought to instruct following a transfer in which there has been poor preparation by previous firms, and flaws must be rectified. Jade works alongside the team to consider gaps within the case and identify appropriate appeal routes.
Most recently, Jade has worked on a matter before the Court of Appeal, whereby the Client is appealing a manifestly excessive sentence for an offence of Murder.
Notable Cases
Jade deals with many cases and her knowledge and experience continues to grow. Some examples of Jade’s notable cases include, but are not limited to, the following.
Motoring
- R v JB – Death by Dangerous Driving – York Crown Court – This case drew substantial attention. This involved mobile phone evidence, forensic experts on collisions, weather experts and also a GPS expert. We were able to demonstrate our client was not on his mobile phone at the time the accident occurred. Consequently, the Jury acquitted JB of Death by dangerous Driving and the charge was reduced to Death by Careless Driving - Driver James Bryan who killed cyclist in fatal crash jailed - BBC News
- R v KC – Drink Driving – KC was a serving police officer and was at risk of community service and an alcohol monitoring tag, following a charge of Drink Driving. At Court, Jade successfully advocated that the Judge on this occasion should deviate from the sentencing guidelines and impose a fine and driving disqualification (reduced by a drink driver course) - Drink Driving – Community Service Avoided for Serving Officer - JMW
- R v NR – Speeding and Manifestly Excessive Sentence – Jade attended the Court hearing and successfully applied for the case to be re-opened, on the basis that the sentence was wrong in law and manifestly excessive. Jade then advocated for a reduced fine in accordance with the guidelines. The Magistrates’ agreed with Jade’s submissions, and thus reduced the financial penalty to £576.00. The Bench waived the prosecution costs. Mr. R was recompensed for £14,928.00 - Speeding – Excessive Fine Reduced for Footballer Client
- R v A – Dangerous Driving, No Insurance, Driving Whilst Disqualified - Mr. A was facing a potential sentence of up to 1 year and 6 months in custody. Due to the expert representation of JMW Solicitors’ Motoring Department, Mr. A was sentenced to 26-weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18-months, alongside other secondary sentences and ancillary orders, avoiding immediate custody - Immediate Custody Avoided – Dangerous Driving No Insurance, Driving Otherwise than in Accordance with a Licence, and Driving Whilst Disqualified - JMW
- R v G – Death by Careless Driving - The Sentencing Guidelines for this offence indicate a maximum custodial sentence of 5-years imprisonment. Following expert representation and case preparation, Mr. G was sentenced to community service, rehabilitation days, a driving disqualification of 18-months and costs of £199.00. Custody (suspended or immediate) was avoided - Death by Careless Driving – Custodial Sentence Avoided - JMW
- R v SD – Using a Mobile Phone Whilst Driving – SD had 6 existing penalty points on her driving licence. The imposition of a further 6 penalty points for this offence would have meant that she was a ‘totter’ and would have been liable to a disqualification for a minimum period of 6-months. Prior to the Trial, Jade made multiple disclosure requests, persistently corresponding with the Crown in order to protect Mrs. D’s interests and emphasise that the case should not proceed on an evidential basis. Following such correspondence with the Crown Prosecution Service, the charge of Using a Mobile Phone Whilst Driving was discontinued without the need for a Trial, and SD faced no further prosecution - Case Discontinued – Using a Mobile Phone Whilst Driving - JMW
- R v SS – Successful Appeal Against Driving Disqualification - Expert legal representation resulted in a successful appeal against Sentence. The Crown Court Judge determined that the defendant had ‘suffered enough’ and reduced the overall fine down to just £50.
Serious Crime
- R v C – Conspiracy to Commit Murder - ROCU Investigation and NCA Most Wanted - Manchester Crown Court. This involved extradition from Portugal and thereafter a Murder trial whereby C was accused of being involved in an Organised Crime Group (OCG), resulting in the death of a rival member of a separate OCG. Callum Halpin: One of UK's most wanted fugitives arrested in Portugal in connection with Manchester murder | UK News | Sky News
- R v C – ROCU - Attempted Murder – Lewes Crown Court – This involved rival motorcycle groups seeking to attack one another. One individual was severely injured with multiple wounds. Negotiations took place to remove the attempted murder charged to a section 18 GBH. The client was extremely pleased. Hells Angels left rival biker fighting for life after ‘revenge’ attack
- R v N – Harassment and Stalking – Aylesbury Crown Court - This was a clear case of manipulation by the complainant of the Police. However, the Police force failed to recognise this. N was subsequently charged (third attempt by the complainant). This case proceeded to the trial and the case was successfully withdrawn on the day of trial, following a preparation of a defence bundle which showed the web of lies.
- R v HL – Coercive and Controlling Behaviour – Manchester Crown Court – This case involved a very sensitive familial relationship whereby HL was accused of coercive and controlling behaviour towards his now deceased mother. Jade worked tirelessly to obtain HL’s instructions and drafted meticulous written representations which highlighted to the Crown that it was not in the public interest to pursue HL for such charge when he too had been a potential victim. The Crown ultimately withdrew the charge.
- R v CH – Rape – Liverpool Crown Court – This involved an alleged rape following an entangled relationship with the Complainant. CH strenuously denied the allegation and the team had to ensure a detailed and non-judgmental approach was taken. Ultimately, following a lengthy trial, CH was acquitted.
- R v JA - Robbery (x2) and Actual Bodily Harm - Following extensive research and preparation surrounding social media forums and the use of WhatsApp and Snapchat, it became apparent that the complainants were inconsistent in their account on more than one occasion. In fact, the complainants had targeted the vulnerable defendant via an online dating site where the female ‘catfishes’ and then ‘honey traps’ the defendant, initiating conversation with the aim of meeting up with him and robbing him. JA was found not guilty by Jury of all counts.
Case Studies
Successful appeal against driving qualification
Drink Driving – Community Service Avoided for Serving Officer
Immediate Custody Avoided – Dangerous Driving No Insurance
Death by Careless Driving – Custodial Sentence Avoided
Case Discontinued – Using a Mobile Phone Whilst Driving
Speeding – Excessive Fine Reduced for Footballer Client
Unanimous Acquittal of 2 Counts of Sexual Assault by Penetration
What clients say
Memberships
Jade is a member of both the Law Society and ‘Women in Criminal Law’ Network.
Interests
Jade regularly attends the gym and has recently began running. Jade believes remaining active despite a busy career is essential to both mental and physical health.
In 2024 Jade completed a SkyDive for catastrophic injury charity: Day One Trauma Support. She has also worked alongside the charity ‘Manchester Youth Zone’, assisting and working with children in deprived areas of Manchester.