Jack Duffy

Jack has represented a defendant in Cardiff Crown Court following allegations of Common Assault, Disclosing Private Sexual Images and Controlling and Coercive behaviour of which he was acquitted.

Jack has received the benefit of a CPS secondment and he has prosecuted in multiple trials in the Magistrates Court. He has also prosecuted and defended in Crown Court Appeal hearings.

During pupillage he was supervised by Charles Row and James Tucker, Jack observed criminal trials in many areas including sexual offences, assaults, drug offences and fraud.

Operation Baghrash [Bristol Crown Court] 2019

Jack acted as a led junior for the second defendant in a Seven-handed conspiracy to defraud the NHS and DoH in relation to tenders made for building projects. After over 7 weeks of trial his client was acquitted.

Jack has dealt with a wide range of Employment matters, handling cases through from Advice to Final Hearings.

He has experience representing both the Respondent and Claimant in multiple-day tribunal hearings. This has included cases involving unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, age and sex discrimination.

Notably Jack represented the Respondent in a Strike Out hearing in relation to a complaint of sex discrimination and notice pay. Counsel also acted at a hearing with regards to employment status where he was successful in establishing that the director of a company could not be considered an employee nor a worker.

Jack also has experience of attending Remedies Hearings whereby he has been successful at significantly reducing the amount of money having to be paid by the Respondent following default judgment, evidencing his persuasive, pointed Advocacy.

Counsel is adept at identifying the issues in a case swiftly and is confident in applying the law to give practical advice on the best path forward. He liaises well with those instructing and is always happy to have an initial call or conference to discuss a case.

Jack has been regularly instructed in Care hearings, from First Appointments and EPO’s through to multi-day Final Hearings. His manner with clients, giving calm, considered, compassionate advice has gained him compliments as he assists vulnerable and emotional clients throughout proceedings.

These communication skills also ensure Jack stands out as an Advocate who is able to liaise well with those instructing, but also other parties in the case.

Beyond Care matters, Counsel also has experience in Private Law proceedings and in contested Child Arrangement Orders. Jack has represented Clients in non-molestation hearings, both Ex-Parte and Return Dates, representing the huge importance these matters have on the well-being of those involved.

Jack has had further experience in Stage 3 hearings, Road Traffic Accidents, Small Claims and Credit Hire cases.

Since being on his feet he has represented clients at Infant Approval, MOJ Stage 3 Assessment hearings and Small Claim Track Trials in relation to Credit Hire.