Jonathan Higgs QC is a specialist criminal practitioner, appearing in high profile criminal trials throughout the UK as well as the Appellate Courts.
His practice is primarily concentrated upon offences of homicide and all cases involving serious fraud, money laundering and revenue evasion as well as other large-scale conspiracies. Jonathan is regularly instructed to advise clients under investigation by the SFO, FSA, DTI and FPS.
He has appeared before the Administrative Court in many judicial reviews, is an expert in military law and has been instructed by the Army Legal service in Courts Martials. Jonathan has been instructed to appear on the Isle of Man.
Jonathan Higgs QC is able to accept instructions direct from the public in appropriate cases. For further information in this regard please contact the Senior Clerk.
Recent cases include:
R v. Newton [Murder - C.C.C. - 2011]
R v. Service [Murder - 2011]
R v. Barden & ors [Fraud - 2011]
R v. Treeby & ors [Murder - 2010]
R v. Horlock & ors [Murder - 2010]
R v. Allgood & 11 ors [Fraud- 2010]
R v. Covey & ors [Murder - 2010]
R v. Reader & ors [conspiracies to burlge commercial premises - 2010]
R v. Harman [Murder on houseboat - 2009],
R v. O'Driscoll & ors [conspiracies to steal - 2009]
R v. Bullen [Murder - 2008]
R v. Cannon & Jeffrey [shooting of poacher by gamekeepers - 2008]
R v. Reilly & ors [Murder arising from football violence between fans of Tottenham Hotspur & Charlton Athletic - 2008]
R v. Moys & ors [Concealing criminal property - 2008]