Called to the Bar 2005/Middle Temple

Education

• University of Sheffield BA (Hons) 2004
• Nottingham Law School (Bar Vocational Course) 2005

Areas of Practice

Criminal Law

Prosecutes and Defends in all areas and levels of work, appearing in Crown, Magistrates' and Youth Courts. Recent cases include drug trafficking, fraud and serious assaults.
Proceeds of Crime work: Appearing on behalf of the Serious Organised Crime Division and Central Confiscation Unit. On list of accredited Counsel for Central Confiscation Unit. Has appeared in the High Court Queen's bench division in relation to freezing orders and civil recovery applications.
Experienced in cash forfeiture applications under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, both at first instance and on appeal.
Level 2 prosecutor.
Attended training in prosecuting serious sexual offences and in the use of intermediaries to assist vulnerable witnesses.
Reported Cases
R v Sarah Pilkington [2011] EWCA Crim 1191

Professional Membership

• North Eastern Circuit

Additional Information

Keen horse rider.