Park Square Barristers Ltd.

Crime, Regulatory

Crime

Dan accepts instructions covering the full spectrum of criminal matters for both the prosecution and defence. He has experience in the Magistrates’ Court, Youth Court and Crown Court.

Dan is a skilled advocate and enjoys a reputation for hard work and providing clear and sensible advice. He is known for his forensic preparation skills and is uniquely placed to manage and present cases of great complexity and sensitivity. He has been involved in cases well beyond his year of call and 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’s 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 Director of Public Prosecutions, Max Hill KC.

Regulatory & Public Law

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 also sits on school admission appeal panels. He has up to date knowledge of the School Admissions Code and other law relating to school admissions, including equalities legislation

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

2022 - Associate Lecturer, Manchester Law School

2024 - School Admission Appeals panel member

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