Partner at Irwin Mitchell
Partner specialising in criminal defence, fraud and regulatory investigations and litigation, with particular experience of defending heavy weight complex fraud or regulatory litigation brought by bodies including SFO, FSA, HRMC, BERR and ARA. Regularly defends confiscation, restraint and civil recovery of proceeds of crime proceedings, and company director disqualification.
Advises individuals and firms at risk of or under FSA Enforcement investigations, whether criminal, civil or regulatory investigations, for alleged company or individual misconduct, rule breaches or criminal offences (eg insider dealing, market abuse or 'boiler rooms'). Has undertaken secondment with FSA Enforcement Division.
Has selective 'general crime' and police station advice practice covering all criminal offences, including defending road traffic prosecutions and providing representation at coroners' inquests.
Prior to qualifying as solicitor, trained and worked at KPMG specialising in tax. Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CTA).