I lecture at the University of Portsmouth’s School of Criminology and Criminal Justice (SCCJ). Prior to this, I served for nearly 20 years in the UK police service, most recently as a detective specializing in criminal investigations. I am involved in a range of research and teaching activities within economic crime, organised crime and policing.
My research focuses on issues of secrecy, offshore finance, and beneficial ownership transparency. I am intrigued with understanding the characteristics of offshore jurisdictions, the methods used to conceal beneficial ownership, and how governments and regulatory bodies attempt to control illicit offshore activities.
I am also interested in the financial regulation of crypto assets (such as, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and cryptocurrencies); and the role of blockchain technology in registers of beneficial ownership, smart contracts, the metaverse, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
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