Dafydd Enoch QC 1985 (QC 2008)

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1 General Crime A stand out Silk (Legal 500), Dafydd Enoch has appeared for the defence and Crown in many very serious criminal cases. He has particular experience in the field of organised crime involving murder, drug trafficking, all types of fraud, money laundering, and associated confiscation proceedings as well as cases involving serious sexual allegations. He regularly undertakes Very High Cost Cases (VHCCs). He is highly regarded (Legal 500) and is a lawyer with a cooperative nature known for his willingness to put himself out for those who instruct him (Chambers & Partners 2009). He also has a particular interest in all cases involving a medical/mental health element through his experience in GMC and GDC work and also prosecutions by the HSE (Health & Safety Executive). Notable cases include R v L & Others (2013 ongoing) Instructed for one of the principal defendants in a case involving allegations of conspiracy to cause explosions. R v Nelson (2012/13) Instructed for one of the principal defendants in an allegation of gangland murder. Dafyddenoch@23es.com Dafyddenoch@23es.com.cjsm.net Counsel s Clerk RichardFowler@23es.com Clerks@23es.com Primary Areas of Practice General Crime Fraud & Financial Crime Regulatory & Disciplinary Proceedings Corporate Crime & Financial Regulatory Public Access Dafydd Enoch QC is permitted by the Bar Council to accept instructions directly under the Public Access scheme. R v Byom (2012) Defended the principal defendant in a case involving multiple strangulation robberies on women in south London committed over several years. One of the biggest investigations of its kind. R v Gol (2012) Prosecuted a Turkish defendant in a high profile double murder and attempted murder of the defendant s wife, mother in law and her friend.

2 R v Khan & Others (2012) Defended one of half a dozen men charged with the planned attempted execution of a businessman in the Midlands. R v Kajla & Others (2011 and 2012) Defended one of three men charged with conspiring to shoot a taxi driver in Reading. R v Godber (2012) Defended one of several charged with a major conspiracy to import Class A drugs from South America. R v Mouncher & Others (2011) Instructed to represent one of a dozen police officers charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice arising out of the Lynette White Cardiff 3 case, where it was alleged that 3 men were wrongfully convicted of the murder of a prostitute in South Wales as a result of misconduct on the part of the investigating police. The defendants were all acquitted. R v Aburto-Rojas [2011] Defended one of two Chilean defendants (father and son) charged with the brutal pre-meditated stabbing of another Chilean man. R v Avorgah & Others [2011] Defended the principal defendant in an allegation of murder and 2 attempted murders arising out of alleged gang attack in North London. R v Taylor [2010] Defended one of 4 Defendants charged with manslaughter in Leeds. R v Theara [2010] Defended one of 4 defendants charged with the murder of a man kicked to death in Bromley in London. R v David [2009] Prosecuted a woman for the murder of her 4 year old daughter. R v F [2009] Instructed to represent a police officer charged with rape. R v Cain [2009] Defended an allegation of brutal murder of the defendant s girlfriend.

3 R v Janes [2009] Prosecuted loan sharking with associated blackmail and kidnapping charges (instructed by Cardiff County Council). R v Carmarthenshire County Council [2008] Represented a Council on HSE charges relating to its failure to maintain a theatre lift resulting in serious injury. R v Mercieca (VHCC) Defended allegation of gangland murder. R v Baker Defended the infamous DJ Rapist, a case of serial rape of a large number of victims. R v Finch, Bossino, Leclerc & Others Defended one of the defendants in a landmark first instance case concerning the limits of proactive policing. The Indictment was successfully stayed after one of the longest abuse of process arguments recorded. Appeals Okuwa [2010] Instructed post trial to conduct this important appeal concerning witness anonymity following a murder conviction. Geary [2010] Instructed at the appeal stage Dafydd successfully appealed a conviction arising out of the Proceeds of Crime Act. It was an important legal decision which was widely reported. X [2010] Privately instructed on behalf of an appellant convicted of the rape of a 15 year old girl. Fraud & Financial Crime Dafydd was appointed to the SFO List of approved Silks in He has become recognised for his specialist abilities in the area of criminal fraud and in particular in defending tax fraud. Other areas of fraud include NHS fraud, payroll fraud, company fraud, fraudulent trading, passport/identity fraud and numerous money laundering cases. He is sought after for cases requiring a combination of incisive advocacy and an ability to analyse complex factual and legal material. The directories

4 recognise his abilities as a user friendly team leader. He has been involved in mounting a number of complex abuses of process arguments. Dafydd is regularly privately instructed to advise and appear in Appellate matters. Notable cases include R v Q (2012/13) Instructed for the principal defendant in a major multi handed pension fraud case due to last 3 months. R v Carl Johnson (2012) Defended the principal defendant in a multi million pound money laundering allegation connected to a massive payroll fraud which netted tens of millions of pounds. R v Ardip Hayre [October 2010] Defended one of the principle Defendants in Operation Ghast, a 20 million MTIC fraud. This was an immensely challenging and complex case, made all the more so by the cut throat nature of the case as between the two principal defendants. R v Geary [July 2010] Dafydd appealed this conviction having been instructed post conviction to advise. The appellant had been convicted of money laundering. A number of important principals arising out of the interpretation of the relevant sections of the Proceeds of Crime Act were involved and the case was widely reported in the Law reports. R v Barker [September 2010] Represented an insurance broker charged with a breach of trust complex reinsurance fraud. His acts were alleged to have cost the company millions of pounds. DF Instructed by a multi-national company to advise as to the merits of a potential private prosecution against one of its senior managers who had been perpetrating fraud within the company. R v Patel [September 2010] Dafydd was instructed by the Revenue and Customs and the Dept of Works and Pensions in Cardiff to advise and prosecute an orthodontist for large scale NHS fraud and income tax fraud.

5 R v Sra [Autumn 2009] Dafydd was instructed to represent the owner of several petrol stations for VAT fraud arising out of his part in a complex conspiracy to mix and sell fuels from his garages. The loss to the Revenue was several millions of pounds. R v Amini [April to June 2009] Biggest ever Prosecution by Federation against copyright theft (F.A.C.T) with associated money laundering. The defendants were alleged to have run DVD counterfeiting factories on an industrial scale, generating many millions of pounds in cash which was subsequently laundered. His client Mrs. Amini was the only member of the family who was acquitted. R v Kaile [Nov-Dec 2008] 40 Count Immigration fraud described as "sophisticated and persistent", by the Prosecution. R v Shulton [Dec 2008] Acted for principal defendant in "Phoenix" fraud perpetrated over several years with the mobile telephone industry. Several companies went into administration owing millions as a result. R v Janes [Oct 09] Prosecuted two brothers on behalf of Cardiff City Council for systematic targeted loan sharking and money laundering over several years. R v King Prosecuted a Specsavers retailer in respect of a Conspiracy to defraud the NHS who involved members of his staff in a protracted fraud on the NHS voucher system. R v Murray Prosecuted an optical retailer who ran 2 shops and who systematically defrauded the NHS over many years (instructed by the DWP). R v Sidhu Defended garage owner in respect of VAT petrol fraud. R v Ang Defended the principal defendant in carousel fraud.

6 Regulatory and Disciplinary Proceedings Dafydd also specialises in all types of regulatory work, including Trading Standards, and Health and Safety as well as the area in which he has gained a particular reputation, that of professional discipline. He has a long history of success in GMC cases. He was instructed to defend one of the 12 police officers charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice arising out of the Lynette White murder in South Wales where 3 men were allegedly wrongfully convicted of the murder as a result of police wrongdoing. Notable cases include GMC v Dr. Eden [2009] Allegations of inappropriate prescribing over the internet. GMC v Dr. Hajek [2009] Allegations of inappropriate prescribing over the internet. GMC v Dr. Balonwu [2008] Allegations of locum GP targeting vulnerable patients to sell herbal supplements for personal gain. GDC v Dr. Schneider [2008] Allegations of fraudulent alteration of patient records by a dentist. GMC v Dr. Emmanuel [2007] Allegations of multiple dishonesty and clinical failings by a GP. GMC v Dr.s Rahman & Rahman [2007] Allegations of serious failures by husband and wife doctors in running a care home for the elderly. GMC v Dr. Tatchell [2006] Allegations against a psychiatrist arising out of a drug related death at a party held at his home. GMC v Dr. Jamal & 4 Others [2006] Allegations arising out of a Sunday Times sting operation involving the provision of sick notes to undercover journalists. GMC v Dr. Rahman [2006] Allegations of stalking the celebrity Abi Titmus.

7 Corporate Crime and Financial Regulatory With extensive experience across the spectrum of fraud and financial crime matters, Dafydd is instructed to undertake a range of serious corporate and regulatory matters including R v Q (ongoing VHCC Cat 2) a wide scale pension fraud, R v Johnson (VHCC Cat 2 multi million pound money laundering), R v Hayre (VHCC Cat 2) a huge MTIC fraud and R v Shulton (VHCC Cat 2): defended the principal defendant in an SFO prosecution concerning a Phoenix fraud operating within the telecoms industry. He is also instructed by companies to advise in relation to internal fraud investigations, on occasion with a view to private prosecution.