It was alleged the offences related to the drug activity of the OCG and the enforcement of drug debts. It was alleged the defendants were part of an Organised Crime Group (OCG) which targeted the local community using gang violence and intimidation to secure compliance. The defendants were prosecuted for Grievous Bodily Harm with intent (GBH), Aggravated Burglary and associated offences committed in the Stockport area. Operation Ardenne – Grievous Bodily Harm with intent (GBH), Aggravated Burglary and associated offencesĪ multi-defendant case, which proceeded to trial at Manchester Crown Court (Minshull St). This was a multi-defendant matter where the defendants were said to have been part of an Organised Crime Group (OCG), targeting high value products from within commercial premises. His clients are often people of high net worth or high profile and the deployment of his expertise at this stage can be critical for avoiding the publicity which inevitably follows a criminal court case. Simon has a skill for representing clients in a proactive manner during the early stages of an investigation and has been able to head off potential court cases on numerous occasions. Simon prides himself on his extensive knowledge of his chosen field, his integrity and his tenacity to fight for his clients. Thanks to his efforts people of the surrounding areas continue to have access to local justice. In 2015 Simon lead the campaign to save Stockport Magistrates court which had been shortlisted for closure. He is one of the most well-respected criminal defence solicitors in the North West. He is a Magistrates Court and Police Station Duty Solicitor. Simon holds the Higher Courts (Criminal Proceedings) qualification. Simon has headed his team of lawyers to win Crime Team of the year in 20 at the Manchester Legal Awards. Simon has specialised in criminal & motoring defence work since qualification and has worked exclusively in this field for his entire career.

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