Appointments:

• 1988: Assistant Recorder
• 1993: Recorder
• 1994: Queen's Counsel
• 2006: Leader of the North Eastern Circuit

Additional Information:

Specialist Associations:

Recommendations:
Listed in every edition of Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession as a Leader at the Bar recommended in crime, specialising in commercial fraud.

Recommended in Legal 500 2011-12 (Crime): "has an excellent manner with clients and jurors"
Recommended in Legal 500 2010-11 (Crime): "... specialise in complex fraud and white-collar crime".
Recommended in Legal 500 2009-10 (Crime): "... specialise in fraud and heavyweight crime cases."
Recommended in Legal 500 2008-09 (Crime): ".. maintains a high profile."
Recommended in Legal 500 2007-08 (Crime): ".. remains on peak form."
Recommended in Legal 500 2005 'for his financial fraud work, which yields an impressive acquittal rate'.

Chambers & Partners 2011 (Crime): is a "high quality performer" who both defends and prosecutes in the most serious criminal cases.  "He is excellent with very difficult clients such as those with serious anger management problems."
Chambers & Partners 2010 (Crime): "has handled a number of murder trials, and gained a great reputation as an "outstanding criminal silk, whether prosecuting or defending". Cases involving sexual offences and drugs are also specialities, and of late he has also been embarking on white-collar fraud matters.  He is "always reliable and very good with clients."
Chambers & Partners 2008 (Crime): "boasts an expertise in defending serious crime. Recently elected head of circuit, he is a 'polished performer' according to peers."
Chambers & Partners 2006: "always has an impact” and is renowned for his work defending clients facing major SFO prosecutions.

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