Called to the Bar 2008/Lincoln's Inn

Education and Scholarships

• Magdalen College, Oxford - BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics (2:1)
• Nottingham Law School - Graduate LLB (First)
• Haldane Scholarship – Lincoln's Inn
• Cloth Fair Scholarship – Criminal Bar Association
• Pupil of Amanda Denton, KBW

Areas of Practice

Criminal Law

Appears for both the Crown and the defence in the Crown Court, Magistrates' and Youth Courts. Regularly deals with a wide range of offences, including assaults, offences against property, public order offences and road traffic offences. Particular experience dealing with young and vulnerable witnesses.

Recently led by Andrew Robertson QC prosecuting R v Kirk Henson and Antoinette Sawdon, a case involving the sexual abuse of very young children. Both defendants were convicted after trial.

Level 2 prosecutor.

Professional Membership

• Member of the North Eastern Circuit
• Criminal Bar Association
• Family Law Bar Association