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Education
University of Durham BA(Hons)
Diplock scholar of Middle Temple
Areas of Practice
Civil
Civil Practitioner. Instructed to undertake personal injury work
including industrial disease litigation and chancery work.
Personal Injury
Experienced in all aspects of personal
injury litigation, acting on behalf of both claimants and
defendants. Involved in many claims relating to noise induced
hearing loss, vibration white finger and other industrial diseases.
Regularly instructed in Fatal Accident claims. Particular interest
in all aspects of limitation. Undertakes work on a Conditional Fee
basis.
Other
Civil Work
Conducted and defended chancery claims,
particularly concerning disputes relating to land. Has furthermore
been regularly instructed in police work. Experienced upon all
aspects of Human Rights Law. Regularly contributes commentaries for
publication, including ''Lawtel''.
Crime
Criminal Practitioner. Grade 3
prosecutor. Instructed to prosecute and defend in full range of
criminal work, including ''white collar'' fraud, and serious sex and
violence cases.
Experienced in advising upon all aspects of Human Rights law and
regularly contributes commentaries for publication, including `Lawtel'
Human Rights Bulletin.
Recent
Cases
R v
Barnes et all (Defence) - Customs and Excise prosecuted fraud
valued at in excess of £2 million.
R v
Al-Jaadi (Defence) - Conspiracy to supply drugs worth in excess
of £80,000
R v Copeland
(CPS Sheffield) - Murder trial
R
v
Gray (CPS Sheffield) - Murder trial
R v
Allen, Ullah & Grantham (Defence) - 'Gangland' murder trial
R v
Dean (Defence) - Rape case
Professional Memberships
Member
of the Criminal Bar Association
Interests
Tennis (member of local tennis team)
Horse
Riding (eventing and dressage)
Local
Councillor (Harrogate) and School Governor
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