Leila Ghahhary acts for local authority trading standards unit in successful prosecution against a travel company, securing £46,000 in compensation for customers, fines and in costs.

Posted on Thursday, July 21st, 2016 at 1:23 pm

Following investigation by Tameside Council’s Trading Standards Unit, Leila Ghahhary (instructed by Tameside Council) has successfully prosecuted two companies; Ashton Hajj & Umra Ltd and Kadim-Ul-Hujjaj Ltd, who jointly trade as Ashton Travel in Tameside. Both companies entered guilty pleas on the third day of trial at Minshull Street Crown Court,…Read more

Operation Hombre concludes with 9 defendants sentenced

Posted on Thursday, July 21st, 2016 at 8:27 am

Nine defendants have been sentenced at the conclusion of Operation Hombre for their roles in a conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and money laundering network that spanned across Lancashire, Greater Manchester and the Midlands.

The sentencing, with over 42 years imposed thus far with one…Read more

DAN THOMAS ACTS FOR HEALTY & SAFETY EXECUTIVE IN GAS SAFETY PROSECUTION

Posted on Wednesday, July 20th, 2016 at 1:17 pm

Dan Thomas, acting on behalf of the Health & Safety Executive, appeared in the case against Christopher Dignam, trading as Blue Flame Plumbing & Heating Services. Mr. Dignam has pleaded guilty to breaches of Regulations 3(3), 3(7) and 26(1) of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. Mr. Dignam…Read more