Crime

Ned accepts instructions to both prosecute and defend in the Crown Court, the Youth Court, and the Magistrates’ Court. He has appeared successfully in the Court of Appeal. He is firm but fair. He is able to manage complex cases containing sensitive issues and vulnerable people.

Ned is regularly instructed in cases relating to serious violence, drug supply and importation, sexual assault, money laundering, and complex fraud. He prepares his cases meticulously. He regularly appears in contested confiscation proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. He has experience in dealing with cases involving cryptocurrency, companies being used as vehicles for money laundering, and false identities.

Ned has acted as Junior Counsel prosecuting in a two-month fraudulent trading trial. He has acted as Junior Counsel defending in a two-month Class A drug importation trial. Instructed by the Insolvency Agency, he has prosecuted a trial involving a bankrupt dishonestly transferring property.

His calm and pragmatic approach helps to reassure both witnesses and clients alike. A natural storyteller, his advocacy is engaging for juries.

Ned has received judicial feedback that he is, “…always very well-prepared, clear, [with a] nice manner and delivery…”. An OIC in a recent prosecution case said, “I thought your presentation of the case and closing speech was excellent”.

Having volunteered at Rainsbrook Secure Training Centre for young offenders, Ned is able to build a rapport quickly with people from many different backgrounds. He frequently represents individuals with mental health and learning difficulties.

Regulatory and Local Government

Ned accepts instructions in a variety of different local authority prosecutions. He has acted as both led junior and junior alone in complex prosecutions involving offences of dishonesty. After successfully securing convictions, Ned is regularly instructed in contested POCA proceedings.

Ned has acted as disclosure junior in a local authority prosecution involving fraudulent trading, forgery, and falsification. He deals with thousands of pages of evidence adeptly, distilling cases down to their core issues.

Ned very often advises and appears on behalf of local authorities bringing licensing prosecutions. He delivers a high level of client care.

He provides legal training for local authorities on a variety of topics, including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, and general advocacy. He is able to advise on matters relating to evidence and procedure.

Police Law

Ned has particular expertise in advising and appearing on behalf of the police in a variety of applications, such as sexual risk orders, sexual harm prevention orders, and stalking protection orders. He has a detailed knowledge of the law which he uses effectively in court.

Ned has particular expertise in applications concerning civil recovery of assets under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. This includes freezing, restraint, and forfeiture orders. He reduces complex investigations down to simple persuasive points. Regularly instructed by Hampshire, Dorset, and Devon Police, he has a working knowledge of how financial investigations are carried out. As a result, Ned is formidable when making such applications and an invaluable asset when responding to them.