Ian McLoughlin | Barrister | Red Lion Chambers

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Ian has built a reputation as a leading junior who both prosecutes and defends in serious criminal trials. In addition to his criminal practice he has considerable experience in regulatory and professional discipline, in particular the field of police misconduct.

He gives clear and concise advice both orally and in writing, including pre-trial representations on behalf of defendants, which have on occasions resulted in the Crown discontinuing proceedings.

Crime

Ian has a substantial Crown Court practice covering all major areas of serious crime, including fraud, drugs, homicide, sexual and other violent offences. He is a thorough and effective advocate who engages well with juries.

Fraud & Corporate CrimeHomicideSexual Offences

Op. Zamba (2017) Currently instructed to prosecute substantial money laundering allegations stemming from frauds said to have been committed in over a dozen countries.
Op. Galahad (2016) Successful prosecution as leading junior (CPS Specialist Fraud Division) of complex VAT and Gift Aid Fraud with multiple businesses and the use of two UK registered charities to falsely reclaim Gift Aid. The case involved a significant international element, and evidence was given from Pakistan during the trial.
Op. Gomozia (2015) Defended money laundering -the conversation of £57m into Euros via the defendant’s money exchange bureau. The resulting confiscation involved alleged hidden assets and foreign property. The final benefit figure was reduced by £56m.

R v CJ (2015) Defended an 18 year old charged with two murders, set against a background of drug gang rivalry.
R v ZC (2015) Successful defence of a man charged with a one punch manslaughter.
R v NH (2011) Successfully appealed a murder conviction: manslaughter substituted.

Ian has particular experience in cases involving serious sexual offences and human trafficking.

Op Winthorpe (2016-2017) Prosecution of a series of cases against teachers at St Paul’s School in West London, resulting in the conviction and imprisonment of four former teachers Press Report
R v HM (2017) Successful defence of a man charged with a violent stranger rape.
Op Flanderau (2016) Leading prosecution in two linked trials of 5 defendants of an organized criminal gang conspiring to traffick women from Thailand to London to work as prostitutes. One of the first successful Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Orders under the Modern Slavery Act 2015.
R v M (2016) Successful defence of a man charged with rape at Central Criminal Court.
R v Cowen (2014) Successful prosecution of a defendant charged with sexual offences committed against children resident in a West London care home in the early 1970s.

Professional Disciplinary & Regulatory

Ian is frequently instructed to act for police officers facing misconduct proceedings. He has conducted many cases both at the first instance and also in successful appeals to the Police Appeals Tribunal.

In the matter of PC C. (2016) Defence of an officer facing gross misconduct allegation after failing to administer first aid to unresponsive man in street.

In the matter of PC J. (2014) Instructed to conduct appeal to P.A.T. following dismissal for gross misconduct for assaulting a member of the public, having been acquitted at the Magistrates Court of same incident. Successfully argued that the misconduct proceedings should not have been brought following the acquittal. Officer reinstated.

Recommendations

“An extremely charming advocate whom juries love.”
Legal 500 (2020)

Education

University of Birmingham – B.Soc.Sci in Money, Banking and Finance

University of Birmingham – Common Professional Examination

Membership

Lincoln’s Inn

Criminal Bar Association

South Eastern Circuit