Alice Hewett
YEAR OF CALL 2022
Alice is a diligent, efficient and trustworthy junior, impressing both lay and professional clients.
Alice accepts instructions across Chambers’ areas of expertise and is regularly instructed in cases beyond her call. Alice has been led in multi-handed conspiracy cases including theft and large-scale drug importation and supply. She has prosecuted in the Central Criminal Court and has also appeared before civil tribunals including Judicial Review proceedings in the High Court.
Alice is currently instructed as Junior Counsel in the Omagh Bombing Inquiry on behalf of His Majesty’s Government. She also accepts instructions from the Metropolitan Police Service and other government agencies, who she advises on matters of national security and counter-terrorism.
Before coming to the Bar, Alice gained significant experience in inquests and public inquiries. While a paralegal with the Metropolitan Police Service, she assisted in the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry, the East London Inquests, and the Angiolini Inquiry. She also worked alongside King’s Counsel on the Duke of Sussex’s Judicial Review proceedings.
Alice is an impressive advocate, trusted with sensitive and complex work, and continuing to build a strong and diverse practice.
GENERAL CRIME
R v N and others (June 2024): Led in a multi-handed conspiracy to steal and convert £1 million worth of duty-free products from British Airways.
VIOLENCE
R v H (January 2025): Prosecuted a Crown Court trial involving domestic violence and strangulation with a particularly vulnerable victim.
DRUGS
R v C (March 2025): Led and successfully achieved conviction in a large-scale drug importation and supply case, with a street value of up to £40 million.
INQUESTS/ INQUIRIES
Omagh Bombing Inquiry (February 2025 – present) – Junior Counsel for HMG
MEMBERSHIPS
CPS Advocate Panel, Level 1
Inner Temple
EDUCATION
LLB: Law with French, University of Bristol
BPTC: “Outstanding” Criminal Advocacy