Crime

NATURE OF PRACTICE:

Philip specialises in all areas of serious crime (both prosecution as a category 4 prosecutor and defence) including serious fraud, murder, sexual offences, drugs, public disorder, robbery and serious violence.

Philip is listed in the National Legal Directories as a "leader in crime" and "recommended in crime". He is one of the most senior experienced and respected criminal practitioners on the Northern Circuit and is well-known for his dedication to his work, in-depth approach and courtroom technique.

NOTEWORTHY CASES:

Regina v. Freeman and Wilkes (substantial "bridging loan" fraud), at Chester - Defence

Regina v. Priestley (the longest of the Oldham Riot trials) at Manchester - Defence

Regina v. Ashraf and Chaudhery (massive heroin importation) at Manchester - Prosecution

Regina v. Pitt (gangland murders) at Preston - Defence