Hollie Gilbery

Hollie became a tenant in April2017 following a pupillage under the supervision of Deni Mathews. She gained exposure to a wide range of criminal proceedings in both defence and prosecution work as well as Court of Protection proceedings and Appeals before the First Tier Tribunal (Mental Health).

Hollie has over twenty years’ experience in the legal profession, initially as a secretary, paralegal and police station accredited representative in a local firm of solicitors before clerking in a local chambers whilst completing her degree and Bar course.

Hollie completed the BPTC in Bristol, achieving an “Outstanding” classification and was called to the Bar in 2015.

As with all members of KBG Chambers, Hollie is happy to cover all Courts within the South West.

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Legal 500 Recommendation 2022 & 2024– Crime - Tier 3

‘Hollie is always well-prepared, and she has the ability to build rapport with each and every client, particularly vulnerable or difficult clients. She is always willing to go the extra mile. She never fails to keep a jury engaged.’

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General Crime

Hollie is a Level 3 CPS Prosecutor and regularly appears in Crown Courts and Youth Courts throughout the South West, both prosecuting and Defending in a wide range of cases. She has received the Vulnerable Witness training. She has a particular interest in
cases which involve juveniles and persons with mental health difficulties(whether defendant or victim).  

Hollie also regularly prosecutes on behalf of local authorities for Education Act offences, environmental and nuisance offences and those involving anti-social behaviour.  Hollie routinely advises on and acts in proceedings relating to Criminal Behaviour Orders and Closure Orders.

Notable Cases:

R v A - prosecuted a Defendant with mental health problems for offences involving weapons. All parties were anxious that the matter be resolved efficiently without putting a vulnerable defendant and victims through a trial if possible and Hollie undertook extensive research of the Firearms Act to ensure the suitable offence was charged. The Defendant received a Hospital Order with a Restriction by way of sentence.

R v B – represented the prosecution in an appeal to the Crown Court by a defendant convicted of assaulting his 5-year-old son by strangulation. The Appeal lasted two days and involved live evidence by two young children with the assistance of an intermediary. The conviction was upheld.

R v N – successful appeal against conviction for failing to provide an evidential specimen of breath at the Crown Court. The appeal involved

Court of Protection

Hollie has an interest in all court of protection work, particularly those cases involving forced marriage, patient’s health and welfare, the Mental Capacity Act and DOLS applications.

Mental Health

Hollie is regularly instructed in Appeals before the First Tier Tribunal for patients subject to section under the Mental Health Act. Hollie’s recent successes include the discharge of patient subject to section under S3 and obtaining a recommendation from the Tribunal that the responsible hospital make the patient subject of a Community Treatment Order rather than him continue to be subject to section.

Professional Discipline and Inquests

Hollie has an interest indefending professionals during disciplinary proceedings and at inquests, particularly medical professionals and police officers.  

Hollie has experience of Coroner’s Inquest hearings.

Lectures and Training:

Hollie is happy to provide CPD lectures to solicitors on all aspects of her practice. She recently provided training to a local authority covering the various orders available to tackle anti-social behaviour and organised a seminar providing guidance for criminal practitioners and those in the criminal justice system on handling cases involving individuals with significant brain injuries.

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