Appointments:

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

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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 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 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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