As Head of the Crown Court Department, I am responsible for ensuring each client is represented by the defence team that best suits their individual case’s needs. No two matters are the same. The makeup of the defence team is one of the most important tactical decisions to be taken. The term ‘criminal defence lawyer’ is very broad and it is important that the lawyer’s specialisms match the challenges the prosecution will bring. By recruiting the most able lawyers, and with exposure to a wide variety of cases and regular, in depth training, my team is structured to bring expertise to virtually every area of criminal law. We work in a competitive, results driven environment in which there is often only one acceptable outcome.

I have spent my career as a criminal defence solicitor and I hold higher rights of audience to represent clients in the Crown Court. Furthermore, I have an interest in international crime and I am eligible to practice before the Kosovo Specialist Chambers which has jurisdiction over crimes against humanity, war crimes and other crimes under Kosovo law.

Whether you require advice about a case already before the Crown Court or you are being investigated by the police for serious matters, we can assist. Early advice can lead to an earlier resolution.

List of notable cases:

R v B – Leeds Crown Court – one of two charged with conspiracy to murder his classmates and teachers in a ‘Columbine’ style massacre

R v T – Birmingham Crown Court – one of five charged with being a member of a terrorist organisation

R v G – Durham Crown Court – senior clergyman charged with multiple counts of rape spanning four decades

R v Q – Teesside Crown Court – case of dangerous driving discontinued following the exposure of provable lies by police.

R v M – secured the exoneration and return of property of a high ranking member of the armed forces alleged to have been in possession of illegal firearms and a large quantity of Nazi paraphernalia.

R v S – Teesside Crown Court – acquittal of a client accused of rape having exposed significant disclosure failings by the police.

R v C – Manchester Crown Court – making bomb threats at an airport

R v G – Newcastle Crown Court – acquittal of a client accused of conspiracy to supply cocaine

R v H – Nottingham Crown Court – represented a client accused of being part of a conspiracy to commit arson

R v R – Teesside Crown Court – represented a group of farmers accused of stealing a large number of sheep.

R v T – Teesside Crown Court – represented a child accused of killing a pedestrian whilst driving a stolen car.

R v O – Teesside Crown Court – murder of wife upon discovering her infidelity.