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A further response from Lincoln House Chambers to the AGFS Consultation

"Where is the evidence?"   Lincoln House Chambers have already published its response to the Ministry of Justice’s AGFS Consultation. We do not oppose many of the broad principles behind the reforms. However, we are deeply concerned that the suggested figures will result in unintended and damaging cuts in overall fee…Read more

Richard Dawson secures suspended sentence for dangerous drink-driver

Richard Dawson, instructed by Forbes Solicitors, Preston, secured a suspended sentence of imprisonment for a woman who drink-drove on the opposite side of the motorway. The accused mother-of-four, Emma Graham, was facing a substantial immediate sentence of imprisonment for a very serious offence of "dangerous driving" and linked "drink driving". While…Read more

Lincoln House Chambers responds to AGFS Consultation

The Lincoln House Chambers response to the Ministry of Justice’s AGFS Consultation is based upon an analysis of the impact that the proposed Scheme will have on barristers fees. A series of worked examples from real cases have been produced comparing the old Scheme with the proposed Scheme. In summary,…Read more

Lisa Roberts QC is appointed Attorney General of the Northern Circuit

Lincoln House Chambers is delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Roberts QC as Attorney General of the Northern Circuit. Lisa is the first female Attorney General that the Circuit has had in its 800 year history. Lisa was, according to Circuit Leader Michael Hayton QC, "the stand out…Read more