Daisy Kell-Jones

YEAR OF CALL: 2020

Education

2019 – 2020 BPTC, BPP London – Outstanding
2017 – 2018 MA Law, University of Law – Distinction
2013 – 2016 BA Hons Classics, Manchester – First Class

Appointments

CPS Advocate Panel Level 3

Scholarships and Awards

2019: Queen Mother Scholarship and Blackstones Exhibition – Middle Temple
2019: BPP Excellence Scholarship for the BPTC
2016: Alexander Hope Kyd Prize for Achievement in Classics and Ancient History (First Place)
2015: University of Manchester Victoria Scholarship Fund (for academic achievement)

Memberships

The Honourable Society of Middle Temple
Women in Criminal Law
Criminal Bar Association

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Overview

Daisy has a varied Crown Court practice, for both the Prosecution and Defence, with significant experience in complex and lengthy drug trafficking offences and serious violence and sexual offences. She is a CPS Grade 3 advocate and regularly acts as Defence Counsel and Junior Defence Counsel in complex multi-handed cases. Daisy has been ranked as a Rising Star by the Legal 500 in 2027.

She accepts instructions in all manner of criminal matters, regulatory matters and criminal-adjacent work. She accepts private and certificate counsel instructions in the Magistrates’ and Youth Courts. Daisy has experience in the Court of Appeal, having successfully challenged a sentence imposed on a young Defendant on the grounds that it was manifestly excessive, as well as successfully resisting an A-G’s reference for undue leniency.

Current instructions include defence counsel in a multi-handed conspiracy to rob, concerning the targeting of high-value watches across London; defence counsel in a prosecution brought by the RSPCA where the client is raising issues of domestic violence, and there are significant disclosure concerns; Prosecution junior counsel for a case brought by the FCA for fraud and regulatory offences, and prosecution counsel alone for a multi-handed drugs supply offence.

She is experienced in dealing with cases involving vulnerable youths and defendants with complex medical conditions. A recent case involved the cross-examination of 7- and 9-year-old child witnesses, leading to the Defendant being acquitted of 6 out of 8 charges brought. Daisy frequently represents defendants with complex mental health conditions and neurological disorders.

Prior to commencing pupillage, Daisy worked as a paralegal at a criminal defence firm. She assisted a senior solicitor in the Crown Court department on a wide variety of cases including murder, fraud, drug offences, sexual offences and cases where the defence of modern slavery was raised. This gave her valuable insight into preparing a case from the police investigation stage through to court appearances.

Notable Cases

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Attorney General’s Reference (Clarke (Kai’Raeli)) [2026] EWCA Crim 1232 – Defence counsel in an AG Reference to the Court of Appeal for undue leniency. Defendant pleaded guilty to s.18 stabbing of a random member of the public and received a suspended sentence order. Daisy successfully resisted the Crown’s application by arguing that the sentence was justified considering the delay in charging the Defendant, his youth and complex neurological disorder, as reported here.

R v Walas & Ors (Kingston Crown Court, 2026) – Prosecution junior in complex drug conspiracy. Instructed at the last minute to assist with disclosure and the presentation of evidence. Defendants convicted and received a total of 84 years’ imprisonment. Press report here.

R v BR & Ors (Leeds Crown Court, 2025) – Defence junior counsel for 2^nd Defendant accused of multi-million-pound conspiracy to import psychoactive substances (nitrous oxide). This was the largest prosecution of its kind and involved 3 months of complex, technical evidence related to the associated money laundering. Press report here.

R v Kubola (Central Criminal Court, 2025) – Defence counsel in CFS at the Central Criminal Court. Defendant received a suspended sentence despite significant losses to the business. Press report here.

R v S (Willesden Magistrates’ Court, 2025) – Certificate for Counsel instruction in a case involving drug dealing and a modern slavery defence. Defendant acquitted.

R v H (Cardiff Crown Court, 2024) – Junior defence counsel in conspiracy to transfer criminal property.

R v P & Ors (Isleworth Crown Court, 2024) – Prosecution junior counsel in conspiracy to fraudulently evade prohibitions concerning £10m of cocaine being brought into the UK in bananas. Press report here.

R v P (Croydon Magistrates Court) – Private instruction on behalf of a solicitor accused of assault by beating. Defendant acquitted.

R v B (Court of Appeal, 2024) – Successful appeal against sentence because it was manifestly excessive. Court of Appeal agreed with the submission that the sentence did not reflect the authorities, suggesting a reduction was appropriate for an immature Defendant.

R v M (Isleworth Crown Court, 2024) – Defence of client accused of ABH against complainant and two children, threats to kill and criminal damage. Cross-examination of 7 and 9 year old complainant. Defendant acquitted of 6 of 8 charges, including those involving the children.

R v S & Ors (Cardiff Crown Court, 2024) – Father and son accused of attempted section 18. Client acquitted after trial following cross-examination of 6 eyewitnesses to the incident.

R v K & Ors (Kingston Crown Court, 2023) – Junior prosecution counsel in a conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Case involved abuse of process arguments, complex disclosure and expert witnesses.

R v A Youth & Another (Woolwich Crown Court, 2022) – Successful appeal against conviction at the Crown Court for a 14-year-old Defendant of good character following a successful submission of no case to answer.