Rani is a busy junior practitioner, specialising in Crime and Regulatory work. She has over six years’ experience in the legal sector prior to joining Chambers. Her career spanned the public sector, private legal practice and voluntary work.

In her criminal work, Rani’s attention to detail and forensic analysis enables her to handle the full spectrum of criminal cases. Rani often provides written mitigation at sentence and acts for clients with complex needs including youths or those with mental health difficulties. Rani has completed specialised youth justice training. Clients say she is professional and calming yet supportive.

Prior to coming to the Bar, Rani spent almost 4 years working in the in-house legal team at the General Medical Council, preparing cases for tribunal. Rani worked on a wide range of cases, including the most serious cases of professional misconduct with allegations of sexual misconduct and serious dishonesty. She prepared for and attended hearings before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service and the High Court. She therefore has a unique understanding of how the regulator builds its case against a professional, and extensive experience in professional discipline work that would be valuable for clients in this area.

Rani also accepts instructions in civil and regulatory matters. She regularly appears in the County Court in Stage 3 hearings, small claims trials and other civil applications.

Rani completed pupillage under the expert supervision of Austin Welch.

Outside of work, Rani enjoys Pilates and the theatre.

Notable Cases

R v H – Representing a defendant at sentence who had pleaded guilty to an affray, criminal damage and threatening to damage property. Rani secured a community order with an alcohol treatment requirement for a client with lengthy previous convictions and substance misuse issues.

R v N – Representing an 18-year-old at Preston Crown Court for sentence for a section 47. The client was 17 at the time of the offence and of previous good character. Rani secured a community order having provided written submissions to the court that the Defendant had crossed a significant age threshold and the starting point for sentence had he been sentenced as a youth would be a referral order.