Niall is a consultant at Takk and Company with 25 years’ experience in criminal law, in London and Kent. He is a practising Barrister and also holds Duty Solicitor status, enabling him to represent clients from the police station through to all courts.

He graduated in French and Law from Queen Mary, The University of London and was called to the Bar at Middle Temple in 2003. He was admitted to the Roll of Solicitors in 2007, obtained Higher Rights of Audience and Duty Solicitor status in 2008 and became a practising Barrister in 2014.

Known for his approachable manner, careful preparation and confident advocacy, he regularly conducts Crown Court trials ,committals for sentence and appeals.

His recent cases have included causing death by dangerous driving, cases of serious violence, sexual offences, drug offences, robbery, theft, immigration offences, conspiracy and perverting the course of justice.

He also represented the first defendant sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court under the new offence of endangering another person during a journey by water to the United Kingdom. Further details are available on BBC News:

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c5yz9pvvwg9t