Attendance Regulations 2012. He is often instructed to draft grounds of appeal in relation to those hearings and also from Stage 3 performance and attendance meetings. He has assisted a number of officers in front of Police Medical Appeals Boards and in relation to police pensions regulations.
He conducts training for solicitors and members of the Police Federation in advocacy skills, discrimination law, whistleblowing, UPP, and the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2012. He has, most recently, delivered training in relation to the changes under 2014 and 2015 Amendment Regulations.
Colin regularly appears before other regulatory bodies (legal, medical and Courts Martial) in addition to work in the financial services field. He has recently appeared before the High Court against the Solicitors Regulation Authority on appeal from the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. He also acts as a legal adviser for the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
Recommendations
"Go-to counsel for many solicitors due to having so many strengths. He works tirelessly in his preparation to ensure that he is on top of his game in every case. He handles difficult clients well, managing their expectations and ensuring that they understand the potential obstacles to the success of their case. He also picks his battles wisely to ensure that a client has the best chance of winning the overall war; and he has a great manner and wit, which he uses appropriately to win over the most difficult tribunals, while remaining alert to all potential sensitivities."
Legal 500 2023 - Inquest and Inquires (London)
"Very knowledgeable, approachable and gets great results for his clients."
Legal 500 2022 - Inquest and Inquires (London)
Notable Cases
Re Carl Bird and Malcolm Tindall
2017
Article 2 Inquest following an IPCC investigation into a fatal road traffic accident in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.
Re Peter Gale
2016
Inquest following the death of an elderly male, who suffered from learning difficulties. Mr Gale died from cardio-respiratory failure caused by choking whilst a resident of a care home. The Coroner returned a verdict of accidental death.
Re Matthew Seddon
2015
Article 2 Inquest following an IPCC investigation into the death of a teenager following a Police pursuit that came to a conclusion on the A33 in Reading. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the car, was thrown into the road after colliding with the central reservation. He was hit by one of the pursuing vehicles and died at the scene. I represented the control room staff, who were exonerated by the narrative verdict returned by the jury.
