Partner and Regional Head
Regulatory and Investigations Group North
Corporate fraud and regulatory practitioner. Partner and regional head of the north of England team based in Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester. Defends clients being investigated by the Serious Fraud Office, the Inland Revenue, Customs & Excise and the DTI.
High-profile cases include 'Donnygate', Anglo American, chief inspector charged with money laundering, Hull City (and other) Football Club(s), and the investigation into corrupt practices in the world of horse racing. Currently heading a team that is unusual in its ability to cover cases all over the north of England in three local offices.
Has been involved in health and safety and corporate manslaughter cases, and has represented those being pursued by the environmental, food safety and financial services authorities.
"A thoroughly accomplished lawyer"
Chambers and Partners - 2007/08