Experience

St Ives Chambers

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Barrister

  • Dec 2020 - Present

• Pupil Barrister

  • Oct 2019 - Dec 2020



Acumé Forensic Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Courtroom Operator (R v Misick & Others)

  • Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

  Instructed as the sole operator of the electronic presentation of evidence for the government conspiracy and corruption trial led by Andrew Mitchell QC in the Supreme Court of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) was created by the FCO to look into allegations of corruption against the former government of the Turks and Caicos Islands. As an Operator, I was responsible for handling and presenting large volumes of evidence. The role also involved developing and maintaining a positive professional working relationship with prosecution and defence counsel from multiple jurisdictions.



Acumé Forensic Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Courtroom Operator ( R v Misick & Others)

  • Aug 2017 - Sep 2017



Acumé Forensic Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Courtroom Operator (R v Delroy Wright and others)

  • May 2017 - Jun 2017

  I was appointed as Courtroom Operator on a multi-handed murder trial at Manchester Crown Court. My primary responsibility for this trial included working closely with both prosecution and defence counsel (as well as the Greater Manchester Police Force) with the delivery of evidence at trial and during cross-examination. I was able to establish a strong rapport with court staff and investigating officers and was commended by counsel for my ability to quickly familiarise myself with the evidence.

• Courtroom Operator (R v Tyndale, Habib & others)

  • Apr 2017 - May 2017

  As the sole Courtroom Operator for Operation Tarlac II, I was responsible for the electronic presentation systems for the second of three fraud/money laundering trials (at the specific request of Ms Jane Bewsey QC). I delivered in-court training to jurors, counsel, the defendant and trial judge in respect of use of systems. Throughout the four week trial I developed a positive and professional relationship with counsel, having worked closely with both prosecution and defence advocates on the delivery of evidence.

• Courtroom Operator (Operation Dougal)

  • Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

  I was selected as the head Operator of electronic presentation systems in Operation Dougal, a complex Trading Standards trial. I was predominately responsible for training another systems operator in the use and ethical requirements relevant to the use of electronic presentation systems.

• Courtroom Operator ( R v Misick & Others)

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2017

  I was instructed to be the sole operator of electronic presentation systems in a high-profile government conspiracy and corruption trial by the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) in the Supreme Court of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Over the course of the month I developed a positive and professional working relationship with both prosecution and defence counsel including Mr Andrew Mitchell QC, Mr John Perry QC and Mr AJ Nicholson QC. My ability to work effectively under pressure was recognised and I have been requested by SIPT and counsel to return to Providenciales in August 2017.

• Courtroom Operator (R v Tyndale, Habib & others)

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  Acumé Forensics are the UK's leading producer of courtroom presentations and ancillary services, 3D reconstruction, CCTV capture and review, audio and video improvement, forensic geomatics and forensic imaging. As Courtroom Operator, I was solely responsible for operating the electronic presentation of Operation Tarlac at Leicester Crown Court. My daily duties involve maintaining and updating iPads containing jury material, conducting on site liaison with personnel as well as troubleshooting and ensuring the maintenance of all hardware and software systems installed. A crucial element of my role as Courtroom Operator was the maintenance and development of a close working relationship with Counsel, CPS staff, administrators and barristers involved in the case. In particular I was responsible for supporting and maintaining all operations at the direction of Counsel and ensuring quality control of all material that is prepared and supplied for the case. Over the course of Operation Tarlac, I developed a strong and effective professional relationship with Counsel and received a judicial commendation from His Honour Judge Head for my services.