About
Daniel was admitted as a solicitor in July 2003, having trained at Duthie Hart & Duthie.
Daniel is an experienced Solicitor advocate, qualified to represent clients in the Crown Court and Court of Appeal.
Areas of Expertise
Daniel has extensive experience in criminal law. He is a trusted solicitor to his varied and loyal client base. He represents clients at the police station, in the magistrates’ court and in the crown court.
He has successfully contested offences of the most serious nature including murder and serious violence; firearms; drugs; sexual offences; and fraud. Daniel has a successful record of representing clients who face proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), obtaining positive outcomes for clients seeking to retain their assets. He has also built a wealth of experience defending prosecutions brought by regulatory authorities such as the Environmental Agency.
He is sought out for his expertise in respect of drugs, and firearms cases, especially those involving the surveillance of encrypted phones (Encro cases).
Find out more about our Criminal Law services including police station pre-charge advice to Magistrates’ and Crown Court defence. Our experienced team handles serious offences including fraud, assault, sexual offences, murder, terrorism, drug crimes, modern slavery and financial crime. 24/7 advice and legal aid guidance available.
Notable recent cases include
R v D (2025) – This was a firearms case where Daniel successfully argued the item was not a readily convertible firearm and therefore was not a prohibited weapon. As a consequence, the weapon could only be considered to be an imitation firearm.
R v W (2025) – Daniel represents a Defendant accused of Possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. This involves an alleged retaliatory ‘gang’ shooting and further firearm offences.
R v B (2025) – Daniel acts for a Defendant charged with conspiracy to commit an offence outside the jurisdiction of England and Wales, namely the supply of cocaine to a drug network in Scotland.
R v H (2025) – Daniel acts for a Defendant charged in connection with an industrial size cannabis farm with an estimated value in excess of £1.8 million.
R v M (2025) – Daniel represented this Defendant who was charged with importation of Class A and B drugs. The case was prosecuted by the NCA and much of the significant evidence was derived from encrypted phones. The allegation was that the parties were involved in importing 1.4 tonnes of cocaine as well as over 700 kilos of cannabis.
R v C (2025) – Daniel was instructed to represent a businessman accused of involvement in the Theft of a George Stubbs painting, said to be valued in excess of £3million. Daniel’s involvement ensured that no charges were brought. Thereafter he and Shaun Murphy were involved in a civil case which led to the recovery of the painting.
R v LW (2024) – Daniel represented one of 5 Defendants charged with conspiracy to supply 780 kilos of cocaine. The Defendant was acquitted following trial.
R v T (2024) – Daniel represented one of 2 Defendants charged with a series of robberies and murder by way of stabbing. The case involved complex issues around mental health.
R v D (2024) – Daniel represented a Defendant charged with theft and conspiracy to defraud a bank in the amount of 2.4 million Euros. The case involved complex issues around inter bank transfers and crypto currency.
R v T (2023) – The Defendant was said to be involved in the nationwide distribution of 350 kilos of cocaine. Daniel successfully argued to limit the extent of the Defendants involvement, resulting in a favourable sentence and thereafter a positive outcome in the POCA proceedings.
R v C (2022-23) – Daniel represented one of seven Defendants charged with murder and attempted murder following a shooting in Haringey. The Defendant was particularly young and vulnerable, and the trial involved a cutthroat defence.
R v Y – Central Criminal Court (CCC) – Defended one of six defendants charged with an organised gang-related Murder. Issues of joint enterprise, cut-throat defence and young defendants. Defendant acquitted following a 6 week trial. Read more about this case here.
R v B – CCC – Client acquitted of Murder following trial. Issues of Self-Defence and Voluntary Intoxication.
R v D – Tennis coach father cleared of cruelty. Case widely reported in the National Media. Case involved novel and complex issues relating to what constituted cruelty; coaching; parenting and issues of disclosure. Read more about this case here and here.
R v T – Snaresbrook CC – Conspiracy to Murder. Defence of young defendant with learning difficulties for Conspiracy to Murder with two others, intermediaries required for all Defendants.
R v O – Acquittal following two 3 month trials in the CCC relating to serious acts of Violent Disorder in the ‘Westfield Murder’ case. Issue of Joint Enterprise.
R v M – ‘Bollywood Film Fraud’ – A conspiracy to defraud HMRC by claiming rebates and VAT on Bollywood films that were never made. HMRC lost millions of pounds.
R v J – Benefit fraud involving hundreds of thousands of pounds and multiple fraud identities. Defendant received a non-custodial sentence following agreed Basis of Plea. Successful outcome in POCA proceedings following instruction of a Forensic Accountant to refute Prosecution presumptions of criminal income.
R v A – Multi handed Conspiracy involving transactions of Firearms between Organised Crime gangs. Client one of only two defendant’s acquitted following trial.
R v J – Criminal and then POCA proceedings concerning high level Class A drugs Conspiracy involving over 25 Kilos. Confiscation Order substantially reduced after detailed submissions to Prosecution.
Environment Agency v R – No charges brought against Demolition Company accused of serious Environmental Protection Act offences.
LBR v E – Successful representations to local authority on behalf of Landlords not to continue prosecution for Breach of Enforcement Notices. Court proceedings withdrawn.
R v R – Acted post-conviction in POCA proceedings for Defendant jailed for estimated £1.6 billion Cocaine smuggling ring. Read more about this case here.
R v YOUTH – Representing youth involved in armed car chase that went viral. Referral Order obtained at Youth Court. Read more about this case here.
R v H – CCC – Client acquitted after trial of Causing Death by Dangerous Driving. Read more about this case here.
R v B – Representing client in multi handed Conspiracy to Burgle. Vastly reduced sentence after charges significantly reduced. Read more about this case here.
R v D – Ensured client avoided custody in Jury Research offence. Suspended Sentence imposed. Read more about this case here.
R v YOUTHS – Representation of youths facing Conspiracy to Rob allegations, relating to multiple offences of ‘moped robberies.’ Successful legal arguments resulted in the Prosecution offering no evidence.
R v N – Acquittal in case of alleged kidnap of Drug Dealer.