Joana joined JMW in December 2024 as a Solicitor in the Business Crime and Regulatory team. Joana is experienced in representing clients in criminal matters and has successfully represented clients in a wide range of criminal offences from arrest through to trial.
Joana’s experience includes representing clients in relation to:
- Serious sexual offences.
- Human trafficking.
- Offences against the person – including common assault, ABH and GBH.
- Possession of ammunition.
- Road Traffic Offences.
She regularly engages with the prosecuting authorities including the Crown Prosecution Service, National Crime Agency, and private prosecutors, at the outset of the case to make representations to prevent cases from proceeding beyond investigation.
Joana is a member of the London Young Lawyers Group.
Joana is fluent in Portuguese.