Head of Chambers
Called to the Bar 1975/Middle Temple

Education

• Christ's College, Cambridge, Scholar.
• M.A. (Cantab) Double First Class degree in law.

Areas of Practice

Police Law

Civil Actions against the Police

He has conducted a large number of civil actions concerning the police.

• Costello v Northumbria Police - Ambit of duty of care - Crutes
• Robinson and Mahon v Northumbria Police - Type of windscreens necessary for patrol cars

Represented Manchester City Football Club. Issue - division of duty between police and football club.
Hillsborough Inquiry - as a junior represented the Fire Service

Professional Membership

• Member of Criminal Bar Association
• Member of PIBA
• North Eastern Circuit

Additional Information

• Past President Adel Hockey Club and Chairman of bloodstock syndicate
• Foreign languages: German and French