Inquests & Inquiries
Inquests into the terrorist attacks on Westminster Bridge
(2018)
Instructed on behalf of the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis in relation to the 22.03.17 terrorist attack on Westminster Bridge and the Palace of Westminster
Inquests into the terrorist attacks on London Bridge
(2019)
Instructed on behalf of the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis in relation to the 03.06.17 terrorist attacks on London Bridge and the surrounding area
The Undercover Police Inquiry (ongoing)
Instructed to represent former undercover police officer Mark Kennedy in this inquiry chaired by Lord Justice Pitchford
Inquest into the death of Philmore Mills
[2016]
Instructed on behalf of two police officers who restrained Mr Mills on a respiratory ward shortly before he died
Inquest into the death of James Fox
[2016]
Instructed on behalf of the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis in the fatal shooting of Mr Fox by two firearms officers. Verdicts of lawful killing returned
The Mark Duggan Inquest
[2014]
Representing the Trident tactical firearms commander (previously known as silver commander) in the inquest touching the death of Mark Duggan. Verdict of lawful killing returned
The Nunes & Markland Inquest
[2012]
Representing the Flying Squad silver commander in the inquest touching the death of Mark Nunes and Andrew Markland; armed robbers shot dead by CO19 snipers during an armed robbery in Chandlers Ford. Verdicts of lawful killing returned
Crime
R v Colonel Kumar Lama
[2016]
Leading counsel instructed to defend in torture trial relating to the 1996 to 2006 Nepalese civil war. The case was being prosecuted in England on the basis of universal jurisdiction and was the first of its kind. Colonel Lama was cleared of all charges
R v MC
[2014]
Representing a former Detective Chief Inspector from the Ministry of Defence Police. MC was charged with thirty counts of fraud allegedly committed between 2006 and 2011. MC was acquitted of all charges following a four week trial
R v Zinga
[2014] 1 WLR 2228
Instructed by the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis to represent the police in a challenge to right of private prosecutors to bring confiscation proceedings. The Lord Chief Justice stated in the court’s judgment that a private prosecutor was able to engage and apply the confiscation provisions under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and that the police were entitled to provide assistance where appropriate
R v C, S, H, D & W
[2012] EWCA Crim 1762
Successful defence of H before Southwark Crown Court and the Court of Appeal. Money laundering allegations dismissed following submission of no case to answer, Crown appeal against terminatory ruling dismissed. Police conceded forfeiture proceedings and returned the seized cash
R v Raykanda
[2011] EWCA Crim 1896
Representing the Appellant, £3.7 million confiscation order quashed
R v Good
[2009] 173JP 1
Successful appeal against conviction by G. Leading authority on bad character applications where defendants are alleged to have given a false impression
R v Watts
[2008]
Appointed by the court to cross examine the actress Samantha Morton who alleged that Mr Watts was harassing her. The defendant was acquitted
Health & Safety
R v Keepmoat & Superior Roofing & Building Services
[2018]
Acting on behalf of the HSE in a prosecution after a resident and workers fell through a walkway on a residential development in London The resident fell to the floor below suffering serious injuries.
R (HSE) v Kypol & Kapoor
[2016]
Prosecuting the company and Director for an industrial accident in which a worker fell into a vat of caustic soda suffering serious burns.
R (HSE) v Fui Seal Europe Limited
[2016]
Prosecuting Fuji Seal in a case arising out of an industrial accident in which a worker’s hand was caught in a printing machine.
R (HSE) v Chessington World of Adventures
[2015]
Prosecuting Chessington World of Adventures Limited on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive following a serious accident in which a four year old girl fell fourteen feet and fractured her skull.
Extradition
Germany v MW
[2017]
Representing MW who successfully challenged an extradition request relating to a 60 million Euro fraud. MW was discharged on the grounds of his physical and mental health and as extradition would breach his rights guaranteed under ECHR Article 8
India v Ashley
[2014] EWHC 3505 (Admin)
Representing the requested person in historic allegations of rape and sexual abuse in Goa. The requested person was discharged, as extradition would be unjust and oppressive in view of the fact that he suffered from dementia. Appeal by Republic of India dismissed
Germany v Lewis, Khan and Din
[2014] EWHC 1704 (Admin)
Representing Lewis who successfully challenged an extradition request relating to an alleged €50 million fraud. Appeal by Germany dismissed. Application to certify a question of public importance and leave to appeal to Supreme Court refused
Government of Bermuda v Stamp
[2014]
Representing the requested person in an extradition request relating to an allegation of murder. Successfully argued that there is a lacuna in the law which prevents extradition to any British Overseas Territory or Dependency
Tribunal de Grande Instance Paris, France v Ian Griffin
[2011] All ER (D) 215 (Apr)
Representing G in proceedings following the alleged murder of his girlfriend in the Hotel le Bristol, Paris. Fitness to plead, suicide risk and proceeding in absence
E v Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH)
[2011] EWHC 625 (Admin) 2011
Acting for appellant. Successful appeal by E in first extradition request made by BiH
Hoholm v Government of Norway
[2009] EWHC 1513 (Admin) Times 12th October 2009
Acting for the appellant in successful appeal. Leading authority on raising new issues on appeal
Licensing
Avis/ZipCar v TfL
Instructed by TfL, successfully resisted an appeal brought by ZipCar against the immediate revocation of a fleet of Private Hire Vehicle licences on the grounds of public safety. The Appellant had sought to hire the vehicles out by the day or hour to “Uber” drivers
London City Traders Ltd v London Borough of Tower Hamlets
[2016]
Instructed on behalf of a sexual entertainment venue on the edge of the City of London in a successful appeal against a refusal to grant a Sexual Entertainment Venue licence.
Mike Wells v Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis
[2014]
Successful representation of the Commissioner in an appeal brought by the Secretary of the Sportsman’s Association. Mr Wells had sought a certificate for a .45 self-loading pistol arguing that this was necessary for the humane despatch of wild boar. The appeal was dismissed
“Secret Cinema”
[2013]
Instructed by Future Shorts Limited in a successful application for a premises licence to allow a run of the Secret Cinema interactive performance of Shawshank Redemption in Hackney. The application which was the first permanent run for Secret Cinema was strongly opposed by the police
R (Ambassador Cars) v Central Criminal Court
[2009] EWCA Civ 1140
Appearing in the City of London Magistrates’ Court, Central Criminal Court, Administrative Court and Court of Appeal (Civil Division) instructed by Transport for London in a case brought by a large private hire vehicle operator and the subsequent appeal by way of case stated and judicial review claim
R (Betting Shop Services Ltd) v Southend Borough Council & Ors
[2008] EWHC 105 (Admin)
Judicial review of Southend Borough Council on the interpretation of the Gambling Act 2005. The Gambling Commission guidance was held to be wrong in law
Professional Misconduct
Misconduct Proceedings In Relation to the Death of Henry Hicks, Metropolitan Police Service
[2017]
Representing two police officers who were cleared of all misconduct allegations following the death of Henry Hicks near Caledonian Road
DCI D City of London Police
[2017]
Representing a Detective Chief Inspector at a gross misconduct hearing at City of London Police
Officers H & D Thames Valley Police Force
[2015]
Representing two officers who faced gross misconduct proceedings following a death in police custody. The case was dismissed following a submission of no case to answer at the close of the Appropriate Authority’s case
PAT in relation to PC RP, Staffordshire Police Force
[2015]
Representing RP on appeal following his dismissal after a misconduct hearing. Appeal initially dismissed by the Chair. A claim was brought against the PAT in judicial review and the matter remitted. Leave was then granted and the appeal allowed, PC RP reinstated, back pay awarded and costs ordered against the police authority
Sergeant Chilton, Nottinghamshire Police
[2015]
Representing a custody sergeant accused of using excessive force by restraining a 17 year old detainee in a neck hold. First allegation dismissed following submission of insufficient evidence, second charge dismissed by the panel
PAT in relation to PC MH, Metropolitan Police Service
[2014]
Representing MH on appeal following his dismissal after pleading guilty to a criminal offence. Matthew was instructed after the client had been sacked and his appeal dismissed. A claim was brought against the PAT in judicial review and the matter remitted. Leave was then granted and the appeal allowed, PC MH reinstated, back pay awarded and costs ordered against the police authority
PAT in relation to PC CB
[2013]
Representing CB on appeal following his dismissal after he was found to have dishonestly taken and lost a colleagues bicycle. Appeal allowed, PC CB reinstated with back pay
Judicial Review
R (on the application of Brook & Others) v Preston Crown Court & Lancashire Police
[2018] ACD 95
Acting for the Claimant in a judicial review of a decision to issue a search warrant. Declaration of unlawfulness granted. Warrants quashed. Order granted for return of all property and destruction of copies. Order prohibiting the police from applying to the Crown Court under Section 59 of the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 granted
Avis v Transport for London
Representing TfL in appeal by way of case stated concerning the test relating to taxi licence appeals and disability discrimination. Appeal dismissed
R (on the application of Anand) v Revenue and Customs Commissioners
[2012] EWHC 2989 (Admin); [2013] CP Rep 2; [2013] ACD 8
Search warrants issued on application by HMRC quashed on grounds that the content of the warrants were unclear. Key authority in this developing area of law
Re Bell
[2012] EWHC 4133 (Admin)
Successful application for certificate of inadequacy in confiscation proceedings