New Park Court Chambers

Crime

Ian Cook has dealt with a number of serious trials including arson with intent to endanger life, serious violence and high value dishonesty.

He has also been junior counsel on trials of murder, manslaughter by gross negligence, and large drugs conspiracies. Ian is also a grade 3 prosecutor.

Ian practiced as a solicitor for 18 years, before his call to the Bar in 2018. For 8 of those years he dealt exclusively with Crown Court cases as a higher courts advocate.

• R v H - Drugs Conspiracy. Defended in a 16 week drugs conspiracy trial which included a substantial amount of Encrochat evidence
• R v S & P - Neglect. Prosecuted the managers of a care home for persons with profound learning disabilities for neglect.
• R v J - Arson. Conducted trial for a defendant facing an allegation of Arson relating to the destruction of iconic Leeds City Centre building. The total damage was in excess of £6 million.
• R v A - Drugs Consiracy. Defendant charged as part of a multi million pound conspiracy to import, produce and distribute steroid products.

CPS Level 3 Prosecutor