Criminal
Gareth is an experienced advocate who specialises in both prosecution and defence work. He is a Grade 4 prosecutor and a member of the CPS rape and sexual offences panel and the specialist panel for serious crime; whilst as a defence advocate he has represented clients charged with everything from murder and rape to serious fraud and high-level drug offences.
Gareth is a well-regarded jury advocate who thrives in the charged atmosphere of the Crown Court; he has a reputation for excellent witness handling whilst his down to earth approach works well with juries and clients alike.
Having moved to Liverpool after 18 years in Chester, Gareth has already impressed a number of solicitors with his ability to make their clients feel at ease and the tenacious way in which he pursues their case.
Out of Court, Gareth is an award winning author and coaches Rugby Union at Wrexham RFC.
After a career in politics as a Special Advisor and speech writer, Gareth retrained for the Bar, was called in 1999 and became pupil to HHJ Tommy Teague QC at Nicholas Street Chambers. Since then he has developed a successful career at the Criminal Bar, defending and prosecuting as a Cat 4 prosecutor.
Criminal Bar Association
As well as his legal career, Gareth is a rugby coach at Wrexham RFC and a published author of three books, his 2014 book ‘Whatever Happened To Billy Parks?’ being awarded the Jerwood Prize for Literature and being long listed for the Gordon Burn Prize.
Gareth also enjoys playing his guitar and listening to vinyl records.