Criminal Litigation
James has represented clients in a full range of serious
criminal cases; from rape to armed robbery. He particularly enjoys cases of a complex and tactical nature and
presents as an astute advocate to the jury.
Fraud and Asset Recovery
James' particular specialism is in fraud and asset
recovery. He is adept at dealing with a
whole range of trials and applications in the Crown, Appeal and High
Court. Over the past year he has acted
for the Serious Fraud Office in some of the largest prosecutions, recently
being instructed as Junior Counsel in the asset recovery part of the Libor rate
fixing case.
Regulatory Offences
James has recently concluded defending against the largest
prosecution brought under the Gangmasters Regulations by DEFRA. As part of the defence James sought to
challenge and overturn the abuse of process ruling of R v A in the Divisional Court
(in the first case ever sat at Bristol). In concluding the case District Judge Cooper of Swindon took time in his
ruling to praise James for the outstanding contribution and hard work he had
put in the case. From a seemingly
hopeless situation, James ultimately earned his client an absolute discharge
and minimal costs.
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