‘Macy instructed me on a particularly sensitive case for a vulnerable defendant. There were several unforeseeable bumps in the road, but I could rely on Macy to ensure the case was well-managed and that I was kept up-to-date with any developments. Macy’s efforts on this case made my job as counsel much easier, and I look forward to working with her again in the future.’
Adele Pullarp (Barrister)
‘It was a pleasure working with Macy. Of note was her conscientious nature, it shone through throughout our work together. Further, she dealt with our lay client brilliantly, actioned matters speedily and effectively and offered great insight into our case.’
Richard Mohabir (Barrister)
‘Macy is a pleasure to work with and is a credit to Reeds. She is proactive and diligent in her case preparation, which is reflected in the good outcomes that she helps to achieve for clients. She is very responsive and is clearly passionate about her work.’
Harriet Dixon (Barrister)
‘Macy instructed me on a particularly sensitive case for a vulnerable defendant. There were several unforeseeable bumps in the road, but I could rely on Macy to ensure the case was well-managed and that I was kept up-to-date with any developments. Macy’s efforts on this case made my job as counsel much easier, and I look forward to working with her again in the future.’
Adele Pullarp (Barrister)
‘It was a pleasure working with Macy. Of note was her conscientious nature, it shone through throughout our work together. Further, she dealt with our lay client brilliantly, actioned matters speedily and effectively and offered great insight into our case.’
Richard Mohabir (Barrister)
‘Macy is a pleasure to work with and is a credit to Reeds. She is proactive and diligent in her case preparation, which is reflected in the good outcomes that she helps to achieve for clients. She is very responsive and is clearly passionate about her work.’
Harriet Dixon (Barrister)
‘Macy instructed me on a particularly sensitive case for a vulnerable defendant. There were several unforeseeable bumps in the road, but I could rely on Macy to ensure the case was well-managed and that I was kept up-to-date with any developments. Macy’s efforts on this case made my job as counsel much easier, and I look forward to working with her again in the future.’
Adele Pullarp (Barrister)
Macy Brooks is a Caseworker in our Crown Court department, based in our Leighton Buzzard Office. Macy deals with a range of criminal offences, from minor to serious offences in and around Buckinghamshire. She assists with the preparation of cases and is the point of contact between the client and counsel. Her main responsibilities include preparation and management of cases, meeting with clients, attending conferences and taking instructions as well as completing all Court and case admin. Other responsibilities include applying for Legal Aid and prior authority funding, drafting witness statements and preparing and considering all evidence documents. She ensures the efficient management of cases as they progress through the Court system.
Prior to joining Reeds, Macy Brooks completed a degree in Criminology and also completed volunteer training with Learning Together at HMP Whatton. A programme which brings people in prison and university together to learn at higher education level, learning through discussions, shared experiences and knowledge.
Macy prides herself on being a good listener and a caring person. Macy ensures she is organised, reliable and hard-working, she is committed to providing excellent levels of care to her clients. She is motivated to develop and engages in her work in a professional manner with a positive disposition.
Recent and notable cases
Litigator for GBH Section 18 and Aggravated Burglary in which Macy attended trial to assist counsel and client. The defence involved numerous conferences, consideration of extensive evidence, instructions and ABE interviews. Case resulted in Not Guilty Verdicts at trial on the indictment offences.
Litigator for complex transfer case involving a 12-count indictment of Sexual Offences.
Litigator for Threatening with an Offensive Weapon and Assault by Beating. Defence submissions at trial resulted in the Crown offering no evidence on both counts.
Litigator for a case involving multiple defendants charged with Escape from lawful custody. The defence involved numerous Court appearances and conferences, consideration of large amounts of CCTV evidence and case papers.
Litigator for complex case where following representations, the Crown offered no evidence on Common Assault and Having an Offence Weapon at trial and Not guilty verdicts recorded for the allegation of Intentional strangulation.