He was a Recorder in the Crown Court from 1987 to 1999, and was appointed a Deputy High Court Judge in 1996. On 1 October 1997, he was appointed to the High Court of Justice and assigned to the Queen's Bench Division; he received the customary knighthood the same year.
He held the position of Recorder in the Crown Court from 1987 to 1999, and then became a Deputy High Court Judge in 1996. On October 1st, 1997, he was appointed to the High Court of Justice and assigned to the Queen's Bench Division. He received his knighthood that same year.