With over 25 years of legal experience, I have specialised in Criminal and Prison Law, with the last 7 years focused on Taxi Licensing Law. My expertise includes a wide range of criminal offences, advocacy before local authorities and the parole board, and management of the criminal department at HI Solicitors.

AREAS OF SPECIFICATION

• Criminal offences in magistrates and crown court
  Prison law, including Lifers/IPP sentenced prisoners, EPP prisoners, and determinate sentenced prisoners
• Taxi Licensing Law
  
  

EDUCATION

Diplomas & Certificates in Law – 2016

• L3 Diploma in Criminal Law
• L3 Diploma in Legal Studies
• Certificate in Criminology & Profiling
• Certificate in Legal Studies: ‘The Adversary Trial System’
• Certificate in Legal Studies: ‘Laws and the Judicial System’
  
  

Pass Credit Certificate – CILEx L3 Professional Diploma in Law – 2004

• CILEx Law School
  
• Pass – Credit Certificate in Criminal Litigation
                          

NVQ L3 Business Planning/Management (Certificate) – 2002
University of Bolton                                         

NVQ L2 Business Administration (Certificate) – 1998

DDi (M/cr) College, Portland Street, Manchester

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• Gained a reputation for handling high-profile drugs offences and Encrochat cases in the Bolton area
• Successfully managed numerous motoring offences
• Achieved a high standard of client care, resulting in clients feeling entrusted in my ability to understand their objectives and deliver good results
  
  

LEGAL SKILLS

• Solid investigative skills in civil and criminal contexts
• Ability to analyse case facts and properly cite legal authority
• Persuasive written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail in managing the complexities of preparing for trial or court hearings
  
  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Sought and instructed as a paralegal for public law inquiries on behalf of the Home Office
• Worked on large volumes of complex material with diligence and accuracy
• I only act for clients on a privately funded basis and do not accept legal aid scheme cases.