R v Coates (Chelmsford Crown Court) May 2010
This was a two day hearing to vacate guilty pleas in a large drug importation conspiracy. The case involved three experts, and complex cross-examination of previous solicitors and their in-house Crown Court advocate. At the conclusion of the hearing, HHJ Ball QC, presiding judge at Chelmsford stated "the Bench has enormous confidence in the Bar to represent defendants. Mr Gregory is an outstanding example of the Criminal Bar being able to pick up cases at short notice. His impeccable, eloquent submissions, and mastery of the case have been outstanding".
