Member of Chambers Profile
Duncan is a highly experienced defence practitioner. He was admitted as a solicitor in 1994 and in the ten years before his call to the bar was a partner in a large criminal defence practice. Having practised as a solicitor advocate for seven years Duncan joined the Bar to enable him to concentrate on that aspect of his practice.
Duncan has significant experience in representing those charged with serious crime including murder, rape, kidnapping and s.18 GBH. In the year 2011 he represented two defendants charged with murder as well as others charged with offences of serious violence, serious sexual offences, drug importation, firearms and drug supply. He has also appeared before the Court of Appeal on matters of appeals against conviction, sentence and an Attorney-General’s reference.
Duncan has substantial experience in ancillary proceedings such as Proceeds of Crime matters, ASBOs and restraining orders. He also has experience in dealing with expert witnesses dealing with such matters as cell-site analysis, DNA evidence, blood distribution, footwear mark interpretation and psychiatric evidence.
Duncan is authorised to accept instructions on a “direct access” basis.