Dan accepts instructions covering the full spectrum of criminal matters for both the prosecution and defence. He has experience in the Magistrates’ Court, Youth Court and Crown Court.
Dan is a skilled advocate and enjoys a reputation for hard work and providing clear and sensible advice. He is known for his forensic preparation skills and is uniquely placed to manage and present cases of great complexity and sensitivity. He has been involved in cases well beyond his year of call and is often commended for his ability to quickly understand the central issues in cases and develop effective trial strategies.
Dan has significant expertise in advisory and disclosure work having advised and worked on cases ranging from domestic abuse to multi-handed homicides and international cross-border criminality. His written work is dealt with quickly as Dan understands the importance of this to those who instruct him.
Prior to joining chambers, Dan was a Senior Crown Prosecutor in Yorkshire and Humberside’s Complex Casework Unit responsible for prosecuting some of the CPS’s most complex, sensitive and high-profile cases. He was one of the youngest ever prosecutors to be accepted into the unit, receiving many commendations and awards for his work which is testament to his ability and work ethic. Dan has received a national CPS Award for Excellence and was presented with this award at a ceremony in London by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Max Hill KC.
Testimonials:
“During this Operation Dan performed above and beyond what I expected. His communication style is warm and approachable and he is clear and detailed in what he expects from the investigation team. This allows the people he works with a clear and distinct catalogue of instructions to follow and it does not go without saying that this has been the smoothest trial I have ever been involved in. Dan is conscientious, professional and a really nice guy” – Detective Sergeant, West Yorkshire Police
Notable cases:
Whilst at the CPS, Dan was responsible to advise on, manage and prepare a number of recent high-profile cases for trial:
Operation Prepsquare (2023) – double murder.
Operation M (2023) – 13 handed murder, manslaughter and violent disorder.
Operation Ringtail (2023) – A multi-defendant £1.2 billion international drugs conspiracy.
Operation Pusley (2023) – Suspected Honour Based Abuse murder.
Operation Pendragon (2023) – Murder of a schoolboy outside his school by two youths.
R v E (2023) – Prosecution of an international cross-border organised crime group.
R v L (2022) – Prosecution of a high-profile individual for child sex offences.
Operation Pleatwood (2022) – Murder and torture of a 15-year-old by his mum and stepdad.
Operation Pikehill (2021) – Multi-handed joint enterprise murder.
R v M (2021) – Misconduct in public office by a serving police officer.
Operation Pageland (2021) – Murder after an altercation between friends after a night out.
Operation Snailsview (2021) – Drive by shooting.
R v P (2020) – Domestic murder.