AREAS OF PRACTICEIan has an exclusively defence based caseload with a leading junior practice. He leads on a regular basis. As well as appearing in a full range of defence work, including murder, manslaughter, death by dangerous driving, GBH, drugs and fraud, he also specialises in sexual offences cases. This latter area now accounts for a significant percentage of his work. Ian is an experienced and very hard working practitioner who is comfortable tackling difficult situations. The quality of his work is such that he is regularly prosecuted by and/or co defends with leading counsel/silks. He deals with many cases involving experts and is a forceful and skilled trial advocate. Ian is instructed in many serious and significant multi handed cases, the following reflects the type of work he has regularly undertaken in the last few years: NOTABLE CASESR-v-McLeod - Southwark CC- Successful appeal. Aggravated trespass relating to student demonstrations. R-v-Henry – Wood Green CC – Leading - 7 weeks – multi handed conspiracy to supply class A. R-v-Watson – Kingston CC – leading – 6 weeks – conspiracy to rob. R-v-Kilcullen – CCC – led – 3 weeks - murder. R-v-Oliver –Croydon CC – leading – 7 weeks - £4 million importation of Class A. R-v-Young – Isleworth CC – 2 ½ weeks – DSS Fraud. R-v-Gangadeen – Blackfriars CC – 3 ½ weeks – robbery and firearms. R-v-Allchorne – Croydon CC – 3 weeks – rape. R-v-Bado – Kingston CC – Plea – 28 handed Conspiracy to rob. R-v-Grant – CCC – 4 weeks – multi handed conspiracy to kidnap/falsely imprison & blackmail. In 2011, Ian has been involved in the following cases: R-v-Wood – Blackfriars CC – 3 weeks – 11 handed Conspiracy to commit violent disorder. R-v-Wharton – Southampton CC –3 weeks – multi handed conspiracy to burgle. R-v- Lewis – CCC – 3 weeks – assisting an offender (murder). R-v-Vaughan – Inner London CC – 3 weeks – multi handed false imprisonment/taking an indecent image of a child. R-v-Merry – Southwark CC – 4 day – multi handed conspiracy to supply drugs in prison. Other defendants pleaded. Initially listed for 6 weeks. R-v-Clinch – Maidstone CC – 2 weeks – rape (historical). R-v- Brenland – Snaresbrook CC – 2 ½ weeks – rape (historical). MEMBERSHIPSMember of Criminal Bar Association Registered pupil supervisor OTHER INFORMATIONIn addition to his practice Ian is heavily involved in the running of chambers. He is a family man who still enjoys playing football. Ian is Licensed to take Direct Access work. CONTACT DETAILSThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
