Overview
George prosecutes and defends in a wide range of criminal cases. George has experience of cases involving serious violence, public order, dishonesty, weapons, drugs, sexual offences, and road traffic incidents in the Crown Court.
George is increasingly instructed on a private basis and has been praised for his trial advocacy and calm and measured court manner.
He also accepts instructions in proceeds of crime and related areas, professional discipline & regulatory and extradition proceedings.
Here is what some of those who have worked with George have said about him:
Criminal Defence
George has a busy defence practice and is instructed in a wide range of criminal cases. He has experience of cases involving serious violence, public order, dishonesty, weapons, drugs, sexual offences, and road traffic incidents.
Criminal Prosecutions - Private & Public
George accepts instructions to prosecute cases on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service and Probation Service. He is on the CPS General Crime Advocate Panel (Level 1).
Extradition & International
George has had experience of extradition applications at Westminster Magistrates' Court and is keen to grow a practice in this area.
Asset Forfeiture, Confiscation & Civil Fraud
George accepts proceeds of crime and asset forfeiture instructions.
Professional Discipline & Regulatory
George accepts professional discipline and regulatory instructions.
Additional Information
Professional Panel Appointments
- Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) General Crime Advocate Panel: Level 1
Education
- Bar Vocational Studies (BVS), City, University of London – Distinction
- Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), City, University of London – Distinction
- English Literature BA Hons, University of Exeter, Upper Second Class
Scholarships
- City Law School Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Awards
- The Jean Monnet Prize for European Law (1st in GDL year group)
- The Monckton Chambers Prize for European Law (1st in GDL year group)
Articles
Professional Memberships
- The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
- The Criminal Bar Association
- Defence Extradition Lawyers Forum (DELF)
- Justice
Cases of Note
R v BE (2026) Inner London Crown Court
Unanimous acquittal of sexual assault following 5-day trial. The accused was a vulnerable young adult defendant of good character. It was accepted that sexual activity had taken place, the issue was one of consent. A careful examination of the unused material revealed that parts of the Complainant’s account were demonstrably untrue. Successful s.41 YJCEA 1999 applications were made that further demonstrated that the allegations made by the Complainant were false.
R v GG (2026) Inner London Crown Court
Unanimous acquittal of a heavily convicted Defendant accused of making threats to kill against his mother. As a result of the allegations, the Defendant had been recalled on licence until November 2028 and any conviction would have resulted in a significant period of immediate custody.
R v KL (2025) Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court
No evidence offered following a successful s.78 application to exclude evidence gathered during a vulnerable defendant’s time in custody after being denied access to an Appropriate Adult.
R v C (2025) Brighton Magistrates’ Court
Successful defence of a client charged with threatening with an offensive weapon.
R v P (2025) Croydon Magistrates’ Court
Successful defence of a vulnerable client charged with a s.4A public order offence.