Istvan has undertaken the Legal Practice Course, following a university law degree. Ukranian born, Istvan is fluent in Russian, Ukranian, Hugarian and English, and attracts clients from numerous jurisdictions facing a multitude of various criminal legal issues.
Istvan prepares cases for trial, attends prison visits around the country, and is a safe pair of hands in any criminal defence case matter.
Istvan has a background in finance, having worked in asset management and product development for JP Morgan, and is experienced in preparing fraud cases for trial. He has substantial experience in communication with the Financial Conduct Authority.
He is currently preparing defence cases in the following areas:
- Encro chat prosecution involving firearms and drugs matter at Southwark Crown Court
- Manslaughter case involving death of an individual following a fight
- Burglary of commercial premises
- Death by dangerous driving prosecution