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