Connor trained as an army reservist with the 4th Battalion, Parachute Regiment (4 PARA), and recently transferred to 299 Parachute Squadron (RE) in Hull. As a result, he has developed a thorough understanding of the requirements and realities of service life, the structure of the Armed Forces, and the Chain of Command practice.

Connor accepts instructions through the Armed Forces Criminal Legal Aid Authority (AFCLAA) and provides specialist advice and representation to service personnel facing Court Martial proceedings, AGAI proceedings, Redress of Complaint matters and appeals before the Reserve Forces Appeal Tribunal. He understands that service proceedings often involve consequences beyond the immediate allegation, including rank, career progression, deployment, reputation, security clearance and continued service. 

In his recent Court Martial work, R v LCpl W, Connor defended a soldier at Catterick facing allegations of sexual assault. Following trial, the soldier was acquitted in full and retained his good character.

Other recent work includes successfully defending a soldier charged with absence without leave following an alleged breach of a Service Community Order. Connor argued that earlier Magistrates’ Court proceedings had been conducted unlawfully under section 181 of the Armed Forces Act 2006. Following further legal submissions, all matters against the soldier were dropped.

 Connor brings to military cases the same careful preparation and measured advocacy that characterise his criminal practice, combined with a practical understanding of service life. He is well placed to advise and represent service personnel where the outcome of proceedings may affect not only liberty and reputation, but also a client’s future in the Armed Forces.