Tang, Bentley & Jackson Solicitors, Fareham & Portsmouth, Hampshire

I started out my career in criminal law 30 years ago as a Legal Advisor in the Magistrates' Court.

Most of my working life has since been spent in private practice and has always involved defence work. Whilst I cover all aspects of the work I have a particular interest in Road Traffic Law. There is still something special and enjoyable about helping those individuals who have just been unfortunate and are facing disqualification as a result.

Geographically I have been providing help and assistance in Southampton, Fareham and Portsmouth in Hampshire all of my working life.

I have been qualified as a solicitor for over 26 years and cover all of aspects of our criminal workload.

Prior to coming into private practice I worked as a Clerk to the Justices and provided Judicial training.

With our busy workload I am most often found at a police station advising and assisting clients or on my feet in Court.

From the time I qualified as a solicitor, 18 years ago, I have always worked locally and always as a defence solicitor.

I like to think that am a good listener and someone who recognises the importance of ensuring that a client realises that someone is personally interested in their case and working hard to help them.

Knowing that the best result possible has been achieved for a client is what gives me the most job satisfaction.

I was called to Bar as a barrister in 1995 and have worked in the criminal courts since this time.

In the early part of my career, at the independent Bar, I both defended and prosecuted cases. This background I believe helps give a better balance to the approach taken on any a given case. I have, however, specialised in defence work for the last 8 years.

The majority of my time is spent at the Crown Court where my workload is varied and regularly involves representing those charged with the most serious of offences.