Dominic Hockley
YEAR OF CALL 2011
‘He has the confidence and good judgement to advise and act on the most complex matters. He is a highly effective advocate and has achieved outstanding results when instructed.’
‘Dominic is a class act. He is very bright, personable and down to earth. He grasps issues and turns work around very quickly and he is very experienced on his feet.’
‘His attention to detail is unmatched.He is extremely hard working and has complete control of court.’ Chambers UK Bar 2025
‘Dominic is charismatic, responsive, charming and effective in court. He goes above and beyond to ensure any prosecution is presented in the most polished and perfected manner for the jury to understand. He is dogged and tenacious in ensuring a just result.’ The Legal 500 2025
Dominic has a reputation for fearless advocacy and sound legal advice.
He is a sought-after junior specialising in complex and organised crime, serious fraud and white-collar crime. He prosecutes and defends in jury trials across London and the surrounding area. He is skilled at witness handling; adept at questioning difficult or vulnerable witnesses and cross-examining medical and forensic experts.
Dominic has been involved in a number of the most significant fraud and corruption cases in recent years and has acted for the Serious Fraud Office, CPS Serious Fraud Division, the Insolvency Service and leading defence firms in this field. He has a blossoming practice in private prosecutions, particularly in the charity and security industry sectors.
Able to deliver a bespoke service, Dominic accepts private instructions and has significant experience acting for clients on a public / direct access basis.
Dominic is also a very experienced advocate before professional and disciplinary bodies, particularly in fitness to practice hearings in the healthcare field. His approachable attitude and clear presentation make him the ideal advocate for regulators and registrants.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Fraud
• Serious Crime
• Money Laundering
• Confiscation and Restraint Proceedings
• Private Prosecutions
• Professional Discipline & Regulatory
Read about Dominic’s recent notable cases here.
MEMBERSHIPS
Direct Access Qualified
CPS Advocate Panel Member, Level 4
Serious Fraud Office, Prosecution Panel B
Fraud Specialist Panel Member, Level 4
Serious Crime Group Specialist Panel Member, Level 4
Counter-Terrorism Specialist Panel Member, Level 3
Proceeds of Crime Specialist Panel Member, Level 4
Standing Counsel to the Insolvency Service Legal Services Directorate (Criminal Team)
PRIZES / AWARDS
Sachs Prize, Middle Temple
Queen Mother Scholarship, Middle Temple
Hollard Travel Fund Scholarship, Trinity College, University of Cambridge
Lizette Bentwich Prize, Trinity College, University of Cambridge
EDUCATION
Law Tripos. M.A. (Cantab), University of Cambridge, Trinity College
LL.M, University of Virginia School of Law, USA
BPTC, BPP Law School, Holborn
Erasmus Exchange, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands
‘Gritty, determined and clever, Dominic cross-examines very well.’ Chambers UK Bar 2024
‘Dominic is bright, diligent, knowledgeable and has very good judgement. He has excellent interpersonal skills which allows him to gain the trust of instructing solicitors, clients, opponents and judges alike. He has extensive experience in dealing with heavy fraud cases and is able to deal with factually complex matters with ease.’ The Legal 500 2024
‘A talented and versatile practitioner.’
‘He can get through thousands of pages of evidence in a short time.’
Chambers UK Bar 2023
‘Dominic is a polished advocate with an easy and engaging courtroom manner. He is exceptionally bright and has all the law at his fingertips.’
The Legal 500 2023
‘An absolutely delightful and fair prosecutor who fashions a lovely turn of phrase in the course of his advocacy.’
Chambers UK Bar 2022
‘A tenacious, proactive, and very sharp barrister.’
The Legal 500 2022
‘His work ethic and turnaround times are excellent. His is an excellent advocate; really top-notch’
The Legal 500 2021
‘Hardworking and charming, with an analytical eye.’
The Legal 500 2020
