Call to bar

1977

Practice

Criminal Law – all aspects for both prosecution and defence. Grade 4 prosecutor.
Regulatory – all aspects but specialising in Health and Safety and Police Disciplinary matters. VHCC panel member.

Recorder

2000 (Crown Court)

Representative Cases

R v G (2008) – Defence counsel. Defendant charged with multiple attempted murder.
R v Seeiso (2008) – Defence counsel. Defendant with serious mental issues. Charged with attempted murder – hospital orders made.
R v Pulford (2008) – Leading defence junior. Defendant charged with historical sex attacks.
R v B (2008) – Led defence junior. Defendant charged with murder.
R v Ashmore & others (2008) – Defence counsel. Attempted murder listed for 6 weeks.
R v Palmer (2008) – Led defence junior. Attempted murder.
R v Jamal (2008) – Led defence junior. Attempted murder listed for 6 weeks.
R v Barratt & others (2006/7) – Leading junior. Defence counsel representing a man charged with money laundering and immigration offences. Listed for 3 month trial, VHCC contracted case.
R v Geraghty & others (2006) – Leading junior. Defence counsel representing a man charged with money laundering. Trial listed 6 weeks.
R v Hall (Partnerships in Care) (2005) – Leading junior. Defended a manager working for a company in a Care Home, indicted for Health and Safety offences arising out of physical abuse of vulnerable residents. Listed for 12 week trial. VHCC contracted case.