Aimee Stokes

What can I do for you

Aimee is a barrister in the regulatory and public law team.

She has extensive post-qualification experience in criminal law. Prior to joining Mills & Reeve, Aimee worked as a senior crown prosecutor on the Homicide Unit at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). During this time, she gained experience in dealing with large and complex cases.

While at the independent bar, she had a practice comprising of criminal prosecution and defence. Aimee also completed secondments at both the Financial Conduct Authority and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

At Mills & Reeve, Aimee is putting that experience to good use by helping clients through regulatory investigations and prosecutions brought by the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales and the Health and Safety Executive. Aimee's practice also encompasses inquests and public inquiries.

What do others say

Professional clients say, “Aimee is very hard working, bright and articulate.” When providing written advice, she's been described as “thorough, concise, coherent and precise”.

"I was entirely satisfied with Aimee’s work and would gladly recommend her to others. She demonstrated mastery both of the factual details and the key legal issues (which she explained in way that I could easily understand) and she acted in court in a way that was strategic, clear-sighted and incisive, shrewd and well-judged, and entirely appropriate in difficult circumstances. I was assured that I was well advised, well supported and in very good hands."

“The legal advice I received was excellent and Aimee has a deep understanding of criminal law – she offered clear and practical solutions to our issue and I felt extremely confident in the guidance received. All communication was prompt and regular updates were provided. Aimee was very pro-active in her approach to our issue, keeping us informed at every stage. Aimee’s professional approach made us feel valued as a client. Overall, we are extremely satisfied with the service received and would highly recommend the services of Mills and Reeve to anyone in need of legal assistance. Thank You!”

What else should you know?

Aimee is a Harmsworth Scholar of Middle Temple and remains involved with the Inn of Court. She's currently assisting in the mock interview pupillage scheme.

While at the CPS, Aimee received an award for Excellence in Outstanding Prosecution, as well as a personal Letter of Recognition from a Thames Valley police superintendent.

Aimee's a double recipient of the Criminal Bar Association’s Award for Excellence in Advocacy.

Aimee was recently elected to the Bar Council of England and Wales.