Park Square Barristers

Crime, Regulatory

Crime

Dan enjoys a reputation for hard work and providing clear and sensible advice. He regularly prosecutes and defends cases in the Crown Court, Magistrates' Court, and Youth Court.

He is known for his forensic preparation skills and is uniquely placed to manage and present cases of great complexity and sensitivity. He is often commended for his ability to quickly understand the central issues in cases and develop effective trial strategies.

Dan has significant expertise in advisory and disclosure work having advised and worked on cases ranging from domestic abuse to multi-handed homicides and international cross-border criminality. His written work is dealt with quickly as Dan understands the importance of this to those who instruct him.

Prior to joining chambers, Dan was a Senior Crown Prosecutor in Yorkshire and Humberside's Complex Casework Unit responsible for prosecuting some of the CPS' most complex, sensitive and high-profile cases. He was one of the youngest ever prosecutors to be accepted into the unit, receiving many commendations and awards for his work which is testament to his ability and work ethic. Dan has received a national CPS Award for Excellence and was presented with this award at a ceremony in London by the former Director of Public Prosecutions, Max Hill KC.

Regulatory & Public

Dan is a C-List Specialist Regulatory Advocate.

In addition to his criminal practice, Dan has experience in regulatory fields having been instructed in cases involving Trading Standards, Local Authorities and Police Forces in both the Magistrates Court and Crown Court. He has developed significant experience in a wide array of licensing cases and appeals and is frequently instructed to deal with these cases. Dan has received instructions in cases involving Consumer Protection, Food Safety and Food Hygiene and Highways enforcement. He is keen to expand his existing regulatory practice.

Dan is an approved advocate on the list of Specialist Regulatory Advocates to advise and prosecute cases on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Office of Rail and Road, Care Quality Commission and the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Inquiries

Dan is currently instructed as Junior Counsel to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry set up to examine the UK's response to and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. He is part of the counsel team for module 8 who will examine the impact of the pandemic on children and young people in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

2024 - Tenant at Park Square Barristers

2022 - Senior Crown Prosecutor at CPS Yorkshire and Humberside Complex Casework Unit

2020 - Senior Crown Prosecutor at CPS Yorkshire and Humberside Crown Court Unit

2018 - Crown Prosecutor at CPS Yorkshire and Humberside Magistrates Unit

2017 - Pupil Barrister at CPS Yorkshire and Humberside

2016 - Legal Assistant to Criminal Barrister Lisa Boocock

2025 - List C of the Panel of Specialist Regulatory Advocates

2024 - School Admission Appeals panel member

2024 - CPS Serious Crime Prosecutor - Level 2

CPS General Crime Prosecutor - Level 2

List C on the panel of Specialist Regulatory Advocates

2022 - Associate Lecturer, Manchester Law School

2023 - CPS National Award for Excellence

2023 - CPS Area Award for Excellence

2022 - CPS Chief Crown Prosecutor’s Commendation

2017 - Hubert Greenland Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn

2015 - BPTC Kennedy Scholarship, Lincoln’s Inn

2015 - Hardwicke Entrance Award, Lincoln’s Inn

2015 - BPTC Scholarship, Manchester Law School

2014 - GDL Scholarship, Manchester Law School

2016 - Manchester Law School, BPTC - Very Competent

2015 - Manchester Law School, GDL - Commendation

2014 - Manchester Metropolitan University, BA (Hons) - First Class Honours