Date of Call: 1992 (Former Solicitor)
Recorder (2009)
CPS Prosecution Advocates Panel Member - Grade 4 (General Crime and Rape Panels)
Recommended in Chambers and Partners guide as a leader for both crime and fraud, where he is described in the following terms: "Excellent rapport with clients...", "Really tough in court" and "....incredibly hard working and bright lawyer...", "applauded for his dedication and energy".
Has prosecuted and defended in most types of crime, from theft to murder. In recent years has mainly concentrated on defending in fraud cases, gang related murder, and other conspiracies. Often instructed as a leading junior, and is on the Treasury Solicitor’s list of Special Advocates( able to view sensitive material in terrorist cases and represent interests of terrorist suspects in closed sessions before SIAC).
EXAMPLES OF RECENT CASES:
As leading advocate:
R v
As sole defence advocate:
R v Balraj Singh (
R v Dolo (
R v Tharmarajah and others (
R v Krishnapillai: representing at trial, and Court of Appeal, a university lecturer charged with historic child rape. Convictions quashed by Court of Appeal.
As led advocate:
R v Ash and Malkin
Led by Chris Sallon QC representing
Justin can now accept direct access instructions.