Darren is a member of Libertas Chambers, specialising in criminal, regulatory and professional disciplinary work. He was called in 2000. He completed pupillage at 4 Kings Bench Walk and was a member of Charter Chambers until it dissolved in 2020. He attended his local state school and was the first in his family to gain a degree. Like many he’s often felt like an outsider in this profession but he’s benefitted from positive changes and growing diversity during his time at the Bar. He sits as a chair on various tribunals including two terms sitting on the Bar’s disciplinary tribunal. Much of his day-to-day work is legal aid so he understands the immense pressure on many practitioners at the publicly funded Bar. He is a pupil supervisor and advocacy trainer. He has a keen interest in supporting equality, diversity and access to the Bar for all with the talent and ambition regardless of backgrounds. As a member of the Hall Committee he wants to ensure the Inn reflects its members’ needs, it supports us, it inspires us and rises to the challenges of the modern Bar.
