New Park Court Chambers

Crime, Regulatory

As a former Ag. High Court Judge in Trinidad & Tobago, Ian tried 11 capital murder cases. He now conducts all manner of criminal cases, for the defence, and prosecutes on behalf of the General Medical Council. He is an approachable, detailed, hard-working, tech-savvy, tenacious, pragmatic advocate, who is down to earth, relates well to a jury, has good court presence, is popular with his lay and professional clients and commands the respect of the Court or Tribunal.

During the 8 years he lived in Trinidad, he practised from Trinity Chambers, in Port of Spain, and defended, mainly in capital murder cases, occasionally acting, virtually pro bono. He was appointed an Acting High Court Judge of the Supreme Court of Trinidad and Tobago, and held that office from January 2006, until returning to the UK, in late 2008. 3 of the capital murder cases he tried have been considered by the Privy Council:

• Julia Ramdeen v the State, Privy Council Appeal No 0077 of 2012
• Nimrod Miguel v the State, Privy Council Appeal No 0037 of 2010
• Burnett v the State, Privy Council Appeal No 0043 of 2009

He keeps himself up to date with current developments in the law, and is trained in Rape and Serious Sexual Offences and the handling of Vulnerable Witnesses.

Business, Organised & Individual Crime

Now, Ian only defends, and, since 2008, has been involved in cases of homicide; rape and serious sexual offences; indecent images; computer crime; drugs conspiracies; fraud; Customs & Excise offences; money laundering; assisting offenders; attempting to pervert the course of justice, and general offences of violence and dishonesty.

• R v MM (2024)—[ongoing]. False imprisonment (cuckooing)—participating in activities of Organised Crime Group–threats to kill—Class A drug conspiracies.
• R v IG (2024). Attempted murder.
• R v DARREN FEVE (2023). Perverting the course of justice (murder case).

Regulatory

Ian is regularly instructed to undertake review hearings and fitness to practise hearings on behalf of the General Medical Council.

• GMC v Dr N (2024). Consultant harassing administrative officer—abuse of power–sexually motivated conduct—protected characteristic (Equality Act 2010).
• GMC v Dr S (2024). GP making unwanted sexual advances/requests to/of member of staff.
• GMC v Dr S (2023). Dr alleged weaponisation of regulatory proceedings against him, as he said he was a whistle-blower—dangerous driving conviction—false statement in application form, by omission.

CPS Grade 4 Prosecution Panel CPS Specialist Rape Panel CPS Specialist Fraud Panel (level 4) CPS Specialist Serious Crime Panel (level 4)