Crime

SPECIALIST INTEREST

Simon's criminal practice is predominantly defence work ranging from everyday crime to serious offences, including murder, robbery, serious sexual offences (including child abuse) and drugs conspiracy. He is currently a Category 4 prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service and has experience of prosecuting on behalf of HM Revenue & Customs and the Department of Work and Pensions. Simon has appeared before all levels of court including the Divisional Court and Court of Appeal.

Simon is particularly experienced in cases involving young defendants, where he is dedicated to providing supportive and sensitive representation for clients and their families.

NOTEWORTHY CASES:

R v Moylan Defence junior in multi-handed murder
R v Eccleston Defence junior in gross negligence manslaughter
R v Ashley Prosecution for perverting the course of justice

Operation Fictile Multi-handed excise evasion amounting to nearly £300,000
Operation Huston Smuggling of £250,000 proceeds of crime through Holyhead

Operation Mistero Defence counsel in multi-handed National Crime Squad operation involving international drug trafficking of large quantities of Class A and B drugs and the laundering of £4 million
Operation Harpoon Defence junior in aggravated burglary conspiracy involving tie-up burglaries of large country houses by a gang dubbed the "Who's Who" gang

Simon also specialises in the related area of Prison Law, he provides advice and representation nationwide in a wide variety of cases. The bulk of this work concerns advising in paper parole refusals and appearing at Parole Board hearings, especially Lifer Panels and Recall hearings. He is also available to represent inmates at adjudication hearings before Independent Adjudicators. Simon has also acted in a diverse range of cases relating to treatment inside prison, such as access to offending behaviour courses, categorisation and transfer, human rights issues and data protection.

In 2007 Simon was appointed by the Prisons Minister to the Independent Monitoring Board at H.M.Y.O.I Stoke Heath, where he enjoys a busy role monitoring the operation of the establishment and the treatment of young offenders.