Jack re-joined JMW in April 2023 as a Partner in the Business Crime & Regulation Department after 6 years as a Detective Inspector for GMP, responsible for leading all forms of serious and organised crime investigations. Prior to this and from the outset of his legal career in 2009 Jack worked across a broad range of criminal and regulatory defence work at JMW and Hill Dickinson LLP.
This unique background gives Jack a deep, practical understanding of how investigations are built—and how they can be dismantled. He applies this insight to advise clients facing the most serious legal risks, particularly in the areas of internal investigations, criminal defence, and private prosecutions.
Jack is known for his strategic, no-nonsense approach and his ability to anticipate and respond to investigative tactics from the outset. He regularly acts for corporations, executives, and professionals facing regulatory scrutiny or criminal allegations, offering clear guidance in high-stakes and high-pressure situations.
Jack is uniquely placed to provide clients with pragmatic and tactically astute advice given his wide-ranging experience, with an in depth understanding of both sides of regulatory investigations. Jack has been recognised for his practical approach to problem solving and his ability to build strong relationships with clients to quickly identify their main priorities and objectives.
Corporate Internal Investigations
Due to his vast experience in different roles, Jack is offering advice and assistance to Global Companies who are currently or potentially under investigation by an enforcement agency including HMRC, FCA and NCA. Jack aims to defend and protect individuals and their businesses by being ahead of the curve and assessing all risks which may occur further down the line. Jack’s assistance is not limited to preventing fraud and related offences, tax evasion, health and safety regulations, compliance with the Bribery Act - to more specific concerns that apply only in niche circumstances.
Jack is able to complete a full compliance audit on your company and engage with third parties including forensic analysts, accountants and auditors to ensure that you and your company are adhering the regulations as required.
In internal investigations, Jack’s law enforcement background enables him to lead focused, discreet inquiries that stand up to external scrutiny. His work often involves navigating sensitive issues of whistleblowing, misconduct, and financial irregularities, helping clients manage reputational and legal risks swiftly and effectively.
If any regulatory requirements are not being met or offences are being committed, Jack is able to advise you on the necessary next steps on reporting or rectification. Should you have any concerns on a specific issue relating to your company’s conduct, please do contact Jack as he may be able to assist.
Private Prosecutions
In private prosecutions, Jack represents clients seeking justice when state authorities are unwilling or unable to act. His experience conducting criminal prosecutions from both sides equips him to assess the merits of a case, gather admissible evidence, and pursue proceedings with precision and credibility.
Due to his valuable experience within as a Detective Inspector for Greater Manchester Police and time at HMRC, Jack is exceptionally well-placed to prepare a prosecution on an organisations, businesses and individuals behalf. It may even be that you wish for Jack to assess your potential prosecution to understand if you have a robust case to action.
Professional Regulatory Law
Given his vast experience and unique position, Jack is proficient in advising regulated professionals on both proceedings brought by the professional regulation body associated and the parallel criminal prosecution/investigation. Jack ensures to protect your interests in both proceedings in real-time to ensure a favourable outcome on both proceedings.
Jack’s experience includes the following areas but please do contact him if your matter follows out of this scope of work:
- His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (‘HMRC’);
- Financial Conduct Authority (‘FCA’);
- Health and Safety Executive (‘HSE’); and
- Bribery and Corruption.
White Collar Fraud Proceedings
Jack also has a strong track record in defending individuals and businesses against criminal charges, with a particular emphasis on fraud, tax evasion, and white-collar crime. Alongside substantive proceedings, Jack is well versed in ancillary proceedings including the following:
- Account Freezing Order
- Forfeiture; and
- Restraint Order.
Serious Crime Offences
From prosecution to defending, Jack and his team now deal with proceedings being brought by National Crime Agency (NCA), Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU), His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Jack has successful experience dealing with a variety of offences, these include the following:
- Murder or Manslaughter;
- Conspiracy to produce and supply Class A/B/C Drugs;
- Participating in an Organised Crime Group;
- Grievous Bodily Harm, Actual Bodily Harm and Assault (Including Domestic Violence);
- Firearms and Offensive Weapons;
- Money Laundering and Fraud;
- Malicious Communication Offences;
- Controlling and Coercive behaviour; and
- Stalking and Harassment.
Property Act Proceedings
Jack is also regularly instructed by clients to seek the return of property held by police during or after an investigation under the Police (Property) Act 1897. Given the tendency of law enforcement to adopt an ever broader approach to investigations Jack is receiving an increased number of instructions for the return of innocent parties’ property.
Police Law
Jack advises Police Officers involved in cases relating to deaths in custody, pursuits resulting in a serious injury or fatality, use of non-lethal weapons, police dogs and police shootings, including Post-Incident Procedures. He represents Police Officers who are investigated under the Police (Conduct) Regulations, Police (Performance) Regulations by their force or the IOPC. Jack carries this work out for both Federated Officers and the Chief Police Officers’ Staff Association (‘CPOSA’) members.
Interests
Jack is a keen sportsman who is often seen on the icy slopes but is also known to have a dabble hand on a Padel court. Jack is a subdued Liverpool Football Club fan in the Manchester office, alongside his main hobby of parenting two young children.
Jack is also a trustee for Stride. Stride is a registered charity that has been working with children and young people in South Manchester for over 10 years.
Notable Cases
Corporate Internal Investigations
- Advising a high net worth individual and their companies in relation to corporate criminal liability and economic crime, by conducting an internal investigation with the assistance of digital forensic and accounting experts.
- Undertaking an enhanced money laundering due diligence exercise on behalf of a group of companies and providing recommendations.
Professional Regulatory Law
- R v Company – a local Council prosecution of a Company and its Director for extensive breaches of the Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations.
- Successfully challenging Penalties applied by HMRC as part of a Compliance Check into SDLT relief claimed on behalf of a London Property Developer.
- Advising on the impact of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2023 and its impact on a variety of crypto businesses.
White Collar Fraud Proceedings
- R v BK – representing a Director of business accused of conspiracy to cheat the public revenue to the value of £21million, through an alleged involvement in a construction industry fraud
- R v MG – representing a Director charged with conspiracy to commit by fraud by false representation to the value of £8 million
- Defending Civil Fraud allegations made against the Head of Ticketing of an internationally renowned sports venue and the accompanying criminal allegations which resulted in no charges being brought.
- R v TW – acting for a company and its director in a complex criminal Trademark case regarding the issue of authenticity of watches in light of the “grey market”
- Acting for a professional gambler subject to an Account Freezing Order and securing the return of the entire frozen “winnings” of over £300,000
Serious Crime Offences
- R v DL – ongoing multi-kilo drugs supply investigation based in the North West of England. This conspiracy included various elements of Encrochat and multi-defendant co-locations based on cell-site.
- R v JU – ongoing Money laundering proceedings linked to an Organised Crime Group involved in the sale of Class A drugs.
- R v PS – a complex investigation involving allegations of police corruption including Misconduct in a Public Office and Perverting the Course of Justice.
Police Law
- Advising and representing a Senior Officer on criminal allegations arising from the National Undercover Policing Inquiry
- Securing at the pre-charge stage no further action for a former Chief Officer accused of Misconduct in a public office and Perverting the Course of Justice during their service.
- Exonerating a serving officer after the serious criminal allegations of burglary and stalking by first securing a “no further action” and thereafter successfully defending their position in the resulting Gross Misconduct hearing which resulted in no action whatsoever for the officer concerned.