Siobhan Livingston

Siobhan became a tenant of Goldsmith Chambers upon successful completion of pupillage in April 2024.

She has a busy criminal and civil practice and is regularly instructed in a wide range of matters on both a publicly and privately funded basis.

She accepts instructions to both defend and prosecute the full range of criminal cases. These include violent offences, domestic abuse, drugs, offensive weapons, robbery, theft/fraud, and sexual offences. She is on the CPS Advocate Panel at Level 1.

Siobhan is developing a broad practice encompassing Chambers’ civil litigation areas with a particular focus on Landlord and Tenant disputes.

Siobhan has a particular talent for engaging with young people and vulnerable clients and/or witnesses due to her conscientious and tactful approach. Prior to coming to the Bar, Siobhan qualified as a Legal Advisor at one of London’s busiest Magistrate’s Courts.

In addition, Siobhan also worked as a property litigation paralegal at a top law firm and a housing management paralegal at a well-known high street firm.  As a result, Siobhan has experience in drafting pleadings in civil claims and written advice.