Vicky Lankester

Background

About Vicky Lankester

I am an Associate specialising in Crime and Regulatory defence. I qualified in 2018 and joined Brett Wilson in June 2023, having previously worked as a Regulatory Associate at Kingsley Napley LLP and Criminal Defence Solicitor at Blackfords LLP. I have extensive experience handling complex and sensitive cases and those involving sexual misconduct and serious assaults. I represent clients who are subject to Account Freezing Orders and Account Forfeiture Order applications, as well as young and vulnerable people and high-net-worth individuals. I have experience dealing with complex and sensitive cases, including document-heavy fraud matters and those involving sexual misconduct and serious assaults, both current and historic. I am ranked in the Legal 500, with recent testimonials including:"Vicky Lankester is a very intelligent lawyer, who is always on her game and engaging with clients. Barristers like to be briefed by Vicky.""Vicky Lankester is excellent for regulatory/professional discipline matters. Vicky is knowledgable, calm and always puts her clients’ interests front and centre of every case. The cases are always very well-prepared and clients are kept up to date.""Vicky Lankester has been a brilliant hire. She has a fantastic way with clients and has helped the firm to continue to grow in this practice area."