Queens´ Counsel
Year of call: 1975
Recorder: 1995
Silk: 1996
Recommended as “one of the Leading Silks on the North Eastern Circuit” and “Highly adept at making compelling submissions” Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession 2003-06
“Noted for his preparatory work in serious criminal cases” “Takes some very serious criminal cases both on and off circuit” “Impressive heavyweight…takes instructions nationwide” Legal 500 2002 - 2006
Year of call: 1981
Recorder: 2000
Silk: 2001
Highly regarded by fellow practitioners and greatly in demand.
Outstanding advocacy skills.
Qualities consistently recognised in independent legal directories. (“Methodical and subtle”, “second to none at preparation”,
“never taken by surprise”.
Legal 500, 2003 – 2005).