Call to bar

1996 (UK), 1990 (New Zealand)

Practice

Criminal Law – both prosecution and defence - all aspects. A particular area of interest is complex fraud matters. Ian also deals with matters relating to firearms, licensing applications, and radio communications matters. Ian has undertaken numerous VHCC cases, and has considerable experience of this type of work. Grade 4 prosecutor.
Regulatory – all aspects.

Personal

Ian initially qualified as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand in 1990. After practising in New Zealand he moved to the United Kingdom. Ian practised as a solicitor until 1996 when he joined Bank House Chambers.

Representative Cases

R v Bham (2007/8) – Leading defence junior. Conspiracy case lasting 8 weeks.
VHCC approved case.
R v Howley & others (2005) – Leading defence junior. Defendant charged with VAT fraud and money laundering offences. Case listed 13 weeks. VHCC approved case.
R v Raw (2004) – Led defence junior. Defendant charged with murder. Case listed 6 weeks.
R v Watson & others (2003/4) – Acting for defence. Defendant charged with importation of drugs. Case listed 8 weeks.
R v Armitage & others (2002) – Leading defence junior. Defendant charged with corruption whilst employed for Doncaster MBC. Case listed 10 weeks.
R v Dainty (2002) – Leading defence junior. Case arising from the Doncaster MBC corruption case. Case listed 3 weeks.