Year of Call: 1983
Chris has wide experience over the full range of criminal work, both prosecuting and defending. He has appeared as a leading Junior in many cases including leading in murder and attempted murder, as well as sex offences, drug cases, organised crime and fraud. He has a considerable knowledge of Public Interest Immunity issues and cases involving witness anonymity; including dealing with these issues in the Court of Appeal.
He has recently been leading Junior for the Prosecution in cases of murder and attempted murder, complex and multi-complainant historic sex cases, cases involving children and vulnerable witnesses. Current cases include murder, kidnapping, money-laundering, drugs and armed robberies.
He was leading counsel for the Prosecution in a successful twenty-defendant gang violence case of attempted murder and violent disorder at Woolwich Crown Court. All convictions were confirmed in the Court of Appeal. He also led in a successful prosecution of a hypnotherapist for sexual offences against clients and the mentally disordered. He has conducted cases of historic sexual
Chris is on the London CPS Prosecutions List at Grade 4. He also works throughout the South Eastern Circuit. During his career, Chris has prosecuted many cases involving complicated issues relating to disclosure, sensitive material & vulnerable witnesses. He has advised and appeared in many case involving PII issues. He has extensive experience in both prosecuting and defending cases involving children, including historic sexual abuse. He has been involved in many Customs cases, both prosecuting and defending, in drug importations and various types of Revenue and VAT fraud. He has also prosecuted and defended in corruption cases. He has also prosecuted corporate gross negligence manslaughter.
He has considerable experience in dealing with issues relating to confiscation and the Proceeds of Crime Act.
He has successfully argued Appeals in the Court of Appeal concerning, amongst other topics, the extent of the availability of the defence of Duress and Abuse of Process.
Professional Memberships
South Eastern Circuit
Criminal Bar Association
Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association
Kent Bar Mess
