Date of Call: 2005
Inn of Court: Inner Temple
Areas of Practice: Public Inquiries
Public and Administrative Law
Criminal Law
Victoria Oakes began her practice at 5 Paper Buildings in 2005, and now undertakes a range of public and criminal work. She is individually ranked in Chambers and Partners 2012 as an 'up and coming' junior in the field of Adminstrative & Public Law and is 'widely predicted to be heavily sought out individual in years to come' according to those practicing in the area.
As can be seen from the notables cases section, she has been involved in some of the most high profile and important cases and inquiries in recent years. Her clients have included police officers, individuals and government departments.
Victoria also continues to appear in criminal and regulatory cases for the prosecution and defence. She has expertise of conducting prosecutions on behalf of trading standards and local authorities, with regulatory crime being a notable strength. So far as her defence practice is concerned, she has represented individuals of all ages in offences across the criminal spectrum. She has particular experience of dealing with defendants suffering from mental health difficulties, both where hospital orders are already in place and where fitness to plead is being considered for the first time in proceedings.