Qualified as a solicitor in 1994 previously a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Several years in house at large corporation This environment has provided insight into the inner workings of corporations. Strongly focused on clients bringing a calming influence into life changing situations. Have represented defendants on murder and drugs charges, HM Revenue and Customs prosecutions, fraud, money laundering, confiscation, health & safety, extradition, Judicial Review. Set up Prison Law Department and became involved with schools & colleges in a community project. A broad range of experience over the years and experienced in defending VHCC and multi jurisdictional frauds.Notable casesR v V & othrs (2003) Worldwide internet piracy fraud. At the time the largest internet piracy case. US Supreme Court proceedings (East and West Coast). R v D (2005) Millenium Dome fraud, part of team that successfully obtained dismissal of the case against the client. R v C & othrs defence of client accused of being involved in a contract killing. Challenge to low copy number DNA. R v A & othrs joint enterprise murder. Challenged the law of joint enterprise to the House of Lords.R v W Health and Safety prosecution following explosion of fireworks factory resulting in the death of two firemen. Court of Appeal challenge on causation. This case raised a number of serious issues on the policy and procedures of the fire service and the training of firefighters. Issues that were debated in Parliament.R v K extradition to Albania of a man accused of murder. Multijurisdictional including liaison with military agencies and United Nations given the atrocities of ethnic cleansing.R v D acquittal of an accountant accused of a multi million pound boiler room fraud after a 3 month trial. First acquittal at the particular court.R v D complex multi million pound confiscation - ongoing R v Journalists representing journalists under Operation Elveden - ongoing