

“Vincent has a deep knowledge of local authority regulation. His understanding of Trading Standards and Environmental Health legislation is very impressive, He has been the driving force behind the Council’s development of capacity to utilise the Proceeds of Crime Act 2008. I have no hesitation in stating that Vincent is one of the hardest working, most innovative and determined lawyers that I have encountered in nearly thirty years in local government”
Paul Abbot, Public Protection Group Manager East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Working within Local Authorities for 12 years, eight of which as a solicitor before transferring to the Bar. Vincent has not always been in the law, he has run his own business and served in the Forces before qualifying as a solicitor. This has enabled him to bring a unique perspective in dealing with problems; understanding, not only the pressures of solicitors but also problems experienced by a broad range of clients
Working extensively in all areas of public law from Licensing, Enterprise Act to Environmental and Regulatory Crime including Proceeds of Crime he is also experience within social housing from dealing with homelessness, nuisance, gaining access and disrepair to a major housing stock transfers. He has represented some of the largest providers of social housing in the region. Working closely with housing professionals through advice and training to ensure results in these difficult times
Contact a clerkCrime
Civil
Housing - public and private
Market Law
Royal Navy
Univeristy of Lincoln Hon 2:1
College of Law, York
Qualified as a Solicitor - January 2004 working within a number of Local Authorities as a Principal Solicitor
Regulatory Crime
Licensing
Environmental Law
Housing - public and private
Nuisance & Anti-social Behaviour
Higher Rights of Audience (civil) 2011
Called to the Bar - March 2012
T: 0113 245 9763 | F: 0113 242 4395
6 Park Square East, Leeds, LS1 2LW. DX: 26402 Leeds Park Square
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