Jaiddie was part of a team who instructed me on an historic sex case. The work she put in pre-trial with the client was not only obvious in the detailed proof of evidence, but exceptionally helpful. It set me up for success with the client who was satisfied that his barrister knew all the background that he wanted his team to know. This meant we were able to focus on the prosecution case and whether to then give evidence. The client was acquitted.
James Bruce, Barrister
I am a barrister at 36 Group and have worked with Jaiddie on many cases. I have found her to be very efficient and intelligent. She seems to really care about the clients and has demonstrated remarkable patience with some of the more demanding of them.
I have observed this at first hand when she has, on occasion, kindly attended court in person to support me and to take further instructions.
Jaiddie has also impressed in her proactive approach to the work. She goes the extra mile to try to make sure that clients are looked after and that cases are in the best possible shape. I am always delighted to be working with Jaiddie.
Peter Du Feu, Barrister
Jaiddie was part of a team who instructed me on an historic sex case. The work she put in pre-trial with the client was not only obvious in the detailed proof of evidence, but exceptionally helpful. It set me up for success with the client who was satisfied that his barrister knew all the background that he wanted his team to know. This meant we were able to focus on the prosecution case and whether to then give evidence. The client was acquitted.
James Bruce, Barrister
I am a barrister at 36 Group and have worked with Jaiddie on many cases. I have found her to be very efficient and intelligent. She seems to really care about the clients and has demonstrated remarkable patience with some of the more demanding of them.
I have observed this at first hand when she has, on occasion, kindly attended court in person to support me and to take further instructions.
Jaiddie has also impressed in her proactive approach to the work. She goes the extra mile to try to make sure that clients are looked after and that cases are in the best possible shape. I am always delighted to be working with Jaiddie.
Peter Du Feu, Barrister
Jaiddie was part of a team who instructed me on an historic sex case. The work she put in pre-trial with the client was not only obvious in the detailed proof of evidence, but exceptionally helpful. It set me up for success with the client who was satisfied that his barrister knew all the background that he wanted his team to know. This meant we were able to focus on the prosecution case and whether to then give evidence. The client was acquitted.
James Bruce, Barrister
I am a barrister at 36 Group and have worked with Jaiddie on many cases. I have found her to be very efficient and intelligent. She seems to really care about the clients and has demonstrated remarkable patience with some of the more demanding of them.
I have observed this at first hand when she has, on occasion, kindly attended court in person to support me and to take further instructions.
Jaiddie has also impressed in her proactive approach to the work. She goes the extra mile to try to make sure that clients are looked after and that cases are in the best possible shape. I am always delighted to be working with Jaiddie.
Peter Du Feu, Barrister
Jaiddie Byles is a Caseworker, in our Crown Court department, based in our Oxford office.
Jaiddie predominantly works with clients who rely on legal aid funding for proceedings and assists with legal aid applications, transfers, appeals and withdrawals. Her duties mainly consist of preparing cases, reviewing evidence, drafting statements, attending court, drafting bail variations, taking instructions from clients, liaising with Counsel and the Court.
Jaiddie studied law in Oxford and achieved a LLB (Hons) and a Postgraduate Diploma in International Law (PDGL).
Prior to joining Reeds, Jaiddie worked as a Crime Legal Assistant in the Police Station and Magistrates Team. She has also worked as an Adviser at Citizens Advice.
Jaiddie is a people’s person who likes to ensure that client care is always at the highest standard. She is naturally approachable and empathetic which allows staff, associates and clients able to rely on her to give the best possible service.
Recent and notable cases
Client was accused of 2 sexual assaults on the same person. Jaiddie assisted the client and prepared the proof of evidence. The Barrister instructed was impressed with the amount of detail the proof of evidence contained which helped set the case up for success at Court. The client received 2 acquittals.
Jaiddie assisted a team at Reeds in the trial and re-trial of a client accused of sexual assault when they were a teenager, over 25 years ago. Jaiddie also assisted a vulnerable defence witness at their home to assist with the Court hearings by CVP. Client was acquitted at re trial.
Jaiddie was the case worker for this client who had been convicted of fraud before instructing Reeds to deal with their POCA proceedings. Jaiddie secured funding and instructed a POCA expert and Barrister to assist, ensuring the best possible outcome for the client. The client had their confiscations significantly reduced as a result.