Daniel Jones

Dan is a specialist criminal practitioner who regularly acts for the prosecution and the defence in the most serious criminal cases. He is recognised in The Legal 500 for his work in crime. He also has a strong practice in civil proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Dan practices from 30 Park Place, Cardiff, but maintains a door tenancy with 5SAH Chambers.

Dan is a specialist criminal practitioner who regularly acts for the prosecution and the defence in the most serious criminal cases. He is recognised in The Legal 500 for his work in crime. He also has a strong practice in civil proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Dan practices from 30 Park Place, Cardiff, but maintains a door tenancy with 5SAH Chambers.

Before coming to the Bar, Dan was employed as a paralegal in the criminal department of Lewis Nedas solicitors. Whilst there he gained a thorough understanding of how a criminal case is litigated, what instructing solicitors require from their counsel and gained experience in the preparation of a wide range of cases including murder (R. v. Jacobs – the murder of PC Blakelock) and serious sexual offences.

Dan has completed his vulnerable witness training and holds “SC” security clearance.

Cardiff University, BPTC (Outstanding). Aberystwyth University, LLB (Hons) (2:1).

Awards:

Winner, Sentencing Council Sentencing Competition 2013. Inner Temple Award for Outstanding Achievement on the BPTC 2013.