‘A naturally collaborative style’ and ‘is at ease with all types of clients’.
Legal 500 2022 Leading Juniors
‘He is totally unflappable under pressure’
Legal 500 2022 Leading Juniors
‘A very measured, calm advocate who prepares thoroughly’
Legal 500 2021 Leading Juniors
‘He is a really strong practitioner and has a fantastic manner with juries. He gets the tone exactly right, which is a rare skill… He is very hard-working and has good attention to detail and excellent judgement’
Chambers & Partners 2021
‘He is a really adept pair of hands and just brilliant with juries.’
Chambers & Partners 2022
Jason has more than 25 years’ experience as a criminal barrister. He has been Head of Chambers at Devon Chambers since 2012. He is regularly instructed to defend in the most serious and complex criminal cases, provides straightforward and practical advice to clients and is meticulous in his case preparation. He deploys the knowledge that he has accrued over the years in the tactical and strategic approach towards cases.
Jason’s attention to detail means that he is instructed regularly in cases involving allegations of fraud, drug trafficking, people trafficking and applications under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
He has particular interest in cases involving vulnerable defendants, witnesses and complainants. He has been a lead facilitator in training other advocates in relation to the cross-examination of vulnerable witnesses. He is responsible for providing ethics training on the Western Circuit as part of the New Practitioners’ Programme.
Jason is authorised to undertake work in accordance with the Public Access Scheme, which means that members of the public can instruct Jason directly.
Jason is regulated by the Bar Standards Board.