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Bhatia Best Limited Bhatia Best Limited

Serena Cousin

Assistant Solicitor (Duty)

5.0
| 7 Reviews

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Serena is one of our senior solicitors, with over twenty years post qualification experience. She has a wealth of experience in dealing with serious and complex criminal cases, including those involving young people and vulnerable defendants. Having also had some experience in a Senior Crown Prosecuting role and more recently as Criminal Law Subject Head for the Solicitors Qualification Examinations, Serena has extensive knowledge of, and grounding in, criminal law. She brings an invaluable perspective to her role, and is often involved in training others. Her calm and approachable manner helps put those she represents at ease whilst allowing her to quickly get to the root of any issue. This, coupled with an early tactical analysis of the evidence, allows her to ensure that her cases are managed appropriately, with the best outcome for her clients. With an ability to highlight the ‘human element’ of a case, it is not unusual for those she represents to be given a chance, often in the face of adverse circumstances. Serena’s extensive experience of working within the Criminal Justice System enables her to provide sound, confident advice from the outset of a case and offer robust representation throughout, whether at the Police Station or at Court.

Bhatia Best Limited Bhatia Best Limited

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

  • Licensed for 3 years

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Bhatia Best Limited Bhatia Best Limited

Serena is one of our senior solicitors, with over twenty years post qualification experience. She has a wealth of experience in dealing with serious and complex criminal cases, including those involving young people and vulnerable defendants. Having also had some experience in a Senior Crown Prosecuting role and more recently as Criminal Law Subject Head for the Solicitors Qualification Examinations, Serena has extensive knowledge of, and grounding in, criminal law. She brings an invaluable perspective to her role, and is often involved in training others. Her calm and approachable manner helps put those she represents at ease whilst allowing her to quickly get to the root of any issue. This, coupled with an early tactical analysis of the evidence, allows her to ensure that her cases are managed appropriately, with the best outcome for her clients. With an ability to highlight the ‘human element’ of a case, it is not unusual for those she represents to be given a chance, often in the face of adverse circumstances. Serena’s extensive experience of working within the Criminal Justice System enables her to provide sound, confident advice from the outset of a case and offer robust representation throughout, whether at the Police Station or at Court.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

  • Licensed for 3 years

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Crime/ Criminal Defence

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  • Bhatia Best Limited

    Assistant Solicitor (Duty)

    Until Present

Contact

(0333) 016 3333
serena.cousin@bhatiabest.co.uk
https://www.bhatiabest.co.uk/our-team/

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30 (Open)
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

12 Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 7FF

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    Faiza Adnan

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    Excellent Professional Services

    I would like to thank my solicitor for the excellent support and guidance throughout my case. They were professional, knowledgeable, and always took the time to explain everything clearly. I felt well informed and supported at every stage of the process. Communication was prompt, and any questions or concerns I had were dealt with patiently and professionally. Their dedication and commitment gave me confidence during a very stressful time. I truly appreciate all of their hard work and would highly recommend their services to anyone in need of legal assistance.

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    Thank you for your review. We are happy to have been able to help.

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    Great service

    Super B. Great support and full professional support for costumer

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    Joanne Chidlow

    Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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    Excellent service good customer service that I ever seen in my life

    Thanks so much for your help and support excellent customer service best job ever I really appreciate the work you done for saved my life and creator's I Have worked with Solicitors before but never meet such a wonderful person in my life with a lot of respect and gratitude I'm glad we have a great and gorgeous intelligent person like sareena in our community and society I really don't have a word to say thank you because you deserve more than thank you I will introduce you to all world and say your the best many many thanks and thank you from me and all of my family I wish you all the best

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    Joanne Chidlow

    Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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    Mr M Oldham

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    Excellent Service and Representative.

    Serena recently represented me at a court hearing and was very helpful, professional and explained all options to me at a very short notice. She helped me with my case and gave a very comprehensive overview of my situation and case. I can not thank Serena enough for her assistance and would recommend her to anyone that’s needs an excellent solicitor.

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    Joanne Chidlow

    Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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    Phil

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    Service went far above and beyond expectations

    Sereena Cousins represented a lady whom I support as a Mental Health Advocate. Sereena was very patient, empathetic and professional throughout and made her client feel listened to, well represented and above all made a very stressful situation much more tolerable. I can't recommend this lady enough for her approach with a vulnerable young lady with complex mental health needs. Well done and thank you so much for your excellent work.

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    Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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