Fallon Alexis
Call 2008LLB (Hons) – First Class
Practice: Crime and Regulatory
Crime and Regulatory
Fallon’s principle area of practice is general crime, appearing in the Crown Court, Youth Court and Magistrates’ Court. To date, she has gained considerable experience defending in a wide variety of cases including sexual assault, affray, robbery, fraud, and various road traffic offences. During this time Fallon has developed a particular interest in youth justice and working with vulnerable clients, having represented people with a history of mental health issues and those suffering from drug addiction.
More recently, whilst on secondment with Peters and Peters Solicitors LLP, Fallon assisted in a bribery case specifically in relation to a company's compliance with disclosure notices issued by the Serious Fraud Office under section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988. In this capacity, she advised on legal professional privilege and other criminal law matters.
Regulatory and Disciplinary Work
Fallon is currently instructed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and is keen to expand on her skills and experience in regulatory proceedings. She has also provided advice to Northumbria Police Federation in relation to the Raoul Moat case.
Previous Employment
Prior to commencing pupillage Fallon worked as Legal Assistant at Kingsley Napley Solicitors LLP where she was responsible for the day to day preparation of Security Industry Authority licensing appeals in the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.
In addition, prior to being called to the Bar, Fallon worked for Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office, Matrix Chambers, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Sherman Bowen & Co Solicitors.
Awards
Sweet and Maxwell prize for achieving the highest overall grade in her academic year at University
Major Scholarship - Inner Temple
Duke of Edinburgh Entrance Scholarship - Inner Temple
Professional Memberships
Criminal Bar Association
Young Fraud Lawyers’ Association
British Association for Sports and Law
Inner Temple's Qualifying Sessions Committee
Notable cases:
R v K (2011)
14 year old schoolboy acquitted of sexual assault
R v S (2011)
Successful appeal against conviction and sentence
R v Mahoney (2010)
Man acquitted of assaulting a Police officer
R v Gritton (2010)
Successful abuse of process argument
R v Cook (2010)
Breach of ASBO
