Alan is enrolled as solicitor and barrister on the High Court roll, the Supreme Court rolls in Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory and the High Court roll in New Zealand. He practises throughout Australia under a Queensland Practising Certificate. Alan has been in practice since 1991 and more recently has been recognised in the consecutive years of 2014-2025 in the Doyle's Guide as a "Leading Workplace Health & Safety Lawyer – Queensland". He has also been selected by his peers in consecutive years for inclusion in the 2014-2025 Editions of The Best Lawyers in Australia in the "Occupational Health & Safety Law" category, these achievements confirm that Alan is one of the country's best lawyers who can assist clients in defending and negotiating government-initiated prosecutions.