Ian Unsworth QC. clear compelling approachable. Year of Call 1992, Year of Silk 2010

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1 Year of Call 1992, Year of Silk 2010 has vast experience in dealing with cases of the utmost complexity, seriousness and sensitivity. His practice embraces serious and complex crime, serious fraud, regulatory, sports law and all areas requiring the skills of a specialist advocate. Summary His clients include prosecuting agencies, major defence firms, off shore prosecuting agencies, police forces, regulatory bodies, niche regulatory firms, FTSE 100 companies, company directors and organisations and individuals connected with professional sport. He provides specialist advice to companies and directors. He likes to be involved in cases from the earliest opportunity and embraces a team approach to litigation. Always accessible, Ian provides clear and robust advice to his clients in a direct and straightforward manner. Additional information He works tirelessly for those instructing him and seeks to provide advocacy of the highest order. He is a Public (Direct) Access Qualified Barrister. Recommended as a Leading Silk in both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 UK edition. Recognised particularly for his expertise in heavyweight crime cases, including those concerning complex murder and serious fraud. He acts for both the prosecution and defence. Chambers and Partners 2014 The next superstar of the Northern Circuit. He is heavily in demand. Chambers and Partners Legal Directory Tel Fax +44 (0)

2 Serious and Complex Crime has appeared in hundreds of criminal cases over a period spanning 22 years. He has acted in countless cases involving Murder, International Drugs Conspiracies, Gangland Warfare, Serious Fraud, Corruption and all categories of Heavy Crime. He relishes being involved in a case from a very early point. He always seeks to ensure that the key issues are identified at a very early stage. His work in Murder cases has brought about a keen interest in Pathology, Medicine generally and all areas of Forensic Science. He is fully computer literate and at ease working in a paperless environment. The future is Apple! His work in Complex Fraud cases has enabled him to gain considerable experience of Asset Tracing, Banking, Computer Law, Confiscation, Money Laundering, VAT frauds and numerous other instances of White Collar allegations. Whether his client is an individual or an organisation, Ian will work tirelessly on their behalf and will always seek to ensure that no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of a just outcome. Serious Fraud Before taking Silk, was a member of the Attorney General's A List of Prosecuting Counsel and was also, at that time, one of only 2 Northern Circuit members of the Serious Fraud Office A List. He has vast experience in dealing with cases of the utmost complexity, seriousness and sensitivity. He provides specialist advice and representation to a range of clients, including companies, company directors, FTSE 100 companies, SMEs, major defence firms, prosecuting agencies including CPS Fraud Group, off shore prosecuting agencies, police forces, regulatory bodies, niche regulatory firms as well as individuals. He is a member of Fraud Barristers Direct which provides direct niche advice and specialist representation in cases involving allegations and investigations of white collar crime. 2. Tel Fax +44 (0)

3 He has extensive knowledge of VAT Carousel Frauds, Asset Tracing, Banking and Computing Law, Confiscation, Off - Shore Jurisdictions, Money Laundering and all White Collar related crime. His cases have involved enormous investigations involving alleged frauds worth hundreds of millions of pounds. Often, these cases involve monies being moved across several continents. He likes to be involved in cases from the earliest opportunity and embrace a team approach to litigation. He always seeks to be accessible, down to earth and provide clear and robust advice to his clients in a direct and straightforward manner. He works tirelessly for those instructing him and always seeks to provide oral and written advocacy of the highest order. advises and represents International Athletes, Sporting Organisations, Sports Management Companies, Professional Footballers Rugby League players and other elite sporting individuals. His knowledge of medical matters has meant that he has developed a keen interest in cases involving allegations of anti-doping as well as concussion. He has appeared before Disciplinary and Regulatory Tribunals as well as the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland. He has represented various professional sportsmen and other individuals connected with sport in proceedings before the Crown Court. He has a deep interest in many Sports, including Football, Rugby Union (being a qualified coach and former Chairman of a Junior and Minis section of a National League Rugby Union Club) and Golf (being a single figure handicap golfer as a junior). His love of multi-sports has led to him becoming an age-group triathlete: he is now working (slowly) towards his first Ironman. 3. Tel Fax +44 (0)

4 In 2014 he completed the Virgin London Marathon as well as the Great North Swim. Professionally sits as an RFU Disciplinary Chairman and Single Judicial Office. He is on the RBS 6 Nations Panel and in the Summer of 2014 will be a Judicial Officer for the World Club Sevens Tournament. In dealing with high profile athletes and organisations, he understands the need for clear advice, discretion and sensitivity. Regulatory & Disciplinary Prior to becoming a Barrister, worked in a management role in private industry. He graduated in Business Law and hence Ian has developed an expertise and a keen interest in Regulatory and Disciplinary Law. His cases have included those involving Environment, Health and Safety, Business, Innovation and Skills, Revenue and Customs as well as Transport. His clients have included Government organisations, private individuals, small, medium and large organisations, FTSE 100 blue chip corporate bodies. In Disciplinary Proceedings he has acted in cases involving professionals both from commerce and cross-over areas of sport. He is a firm believer in early advice and identification of the issues as being key to a successful outcome. Cases Murder and Serious Crime R v D, R and R Murder Nottingham 2014 R v O N Murder Liverpool 2014 R v S, D and D Murder Nottingham Tel Fax +44 (0)

5 Corruption Operation Nahum Police Corruption Operation 48 Police Corruption International Drugs Conspiracies Operation Needles Major Drugs Ring with International Dimension Operation Montrose International Drugs conspiracies involving a number of trials involving UK and European Nationals Operation Lima International Drug Conspiracy involving sentences up to 26 years Money Laundering Operation Cirrate Conspiracy to supply Class A & B drugs number of defendants Operation Tennyson Large scale Drugs Importation sentences totaled over 100 years Cases Serious Fraud Advising FTSE 100 company in complex and sensitive matter Operation Shootout Multi-million pound alleged MTIC fraud Operation Humidity Multi-million pound false invoice fraud R v D Company Director convicted of Million Pound Long Firm Fraud 5. Tel Fax +44 (0)

6 Cases Regulatory & Disciplinary Appeared for FTSE 50 organisation in regulatory proceedings Appeared before the Traffic Commissioner in relation to major regulatory Public Inquiry Acted for various professionals in relation to disciplinary/ regulatory matters Advised Management Company of Premier League and International Footballer 6. Tel Fax +44 (0)