
2005
Education:
University of Leeds LLB
Nottingham Law School BVC
Career:
Tenant at Sovereign Chambers since 2006
Appointed to Attorney General’s List of Approved Counsel in 2009
CPS Level 2 prosecutor
Simon Clegg undertakes a wide variety of criminal cases building a substantial practice in both Defence and Prosecution work. His work includes matters related to serious violence, complex fraud, drugs and sexual offences.
Notable cases include:
R v Lowe [2009] EWCA Crim 2094 – relevance of admissions of drug supply falling outside dates on charge
R v Kerr [2010] EWCA Crim 1466 – Sentencing for Dangerous Driving
R v Majid [2010] EWCA Crim 1648 – Relevance of notional entitlement to other benefits for sentencing
R v H & H – Sexual abuse in foster home
R v Geraghty - Knife point car-jacking of motor salesman on test-drive
Simon also undertakes Prison Law work with experience of adjudication and parole board hearings.
For further details contact Yvonne Crosbie or Zoe Malir on 0113 245 1841
