Mohammed Nawaz KC
…men. Cross-ex of the complainant presented many challenges and was commended and adopted by all other defence counsel. A vast body of information required streamlining to enable tightly defined and…
Leila Ghahhary Appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission Panel of Counsel
…www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/our-powers/panel-counsel). The Equality and Human Rights Commission is responsible for promoting equality, diversity and the protection of human rights in the UK and, is recognised by the United Nations…
Abigail Holt succeeds in obtaining compensation for the Estate of an asbestos-related pleural thickening victim.
The Judge awarded damages against DEFRA for a marine engineer exposed to asbestos whilst working on government research ships in the 1950’s through to the 1980’s, following the authority of…
Significant Win in Environment Case
…major assets being unfrozen, enabling the companies to continue to trade. The companies had faced a whole raft of allegations relating to waste and compost processes, with the EA alleging…
Richard Simons
…have been involved in ten bogus companies; all of which purported to deal in computer hardware sourced in Russia. R v C – The defendant was a Company Secretary in…
Kitty Colley
…and mental-health issues. In one case, she dealt with an autistic complainant who could only communicate through drawing. She has extensive experience of pre-recorded cross examination of vulnerable witness since…
Given strong mitigation, suspension reduced to 1 week following bridge strike
…lawyer, specialising in transport law, defending corporate bodies and individuals facing regulatory investigation and prosecution. The view Richard’s full profile, click here. To instruct Richard, please contact Ty Price, or…
Katie Kenyon: Burnley Man Jailed for Killing
…John Woodward of 15 Winckley Square, Preston, were instructed by Glen Smith of Steele Smith, Burnley, Lancashire for Burfield. To read more follow these links https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/nov/17/highly-dangerous-killer-andrew-burfield-jailed-for-lancashire-of-katie-kenyon https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/justice-lancashire-burnley-b2227079.html https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/justice-forest-of-bowland-lancashire-burnley-katie-b1040598.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11438969/Builder-jailed-life-murdering-ex-girlfriend-axe-sending-texts.html https://news.sky.com/story/katie-kenyon-man-admits-killing-mother-of-two-on-third-day-of-trial-12748715…
Simon Gurney ensures no regulatory action against Consultant accused of dishonesty in the preparation of expert medico-legal reports
…report. It was alleged that he had prepared his report dishonestly, claiming to have undertaken examinations that he knew never took place, and failing accurately to record the information relayed…
Judicial Review
…Complaints Commission in public law cases. Examples of cases conducted by the team include a challenge to a decision of a Magistrates Court to commit four youths to the Crown…
LEILA GHAHHARY ACTS FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY TRADING STANDARDS UNIT IN SUCCESSFUL MULTI-HANDED TRADE MARK PROSECUTION
…countries from which you came, but you knew it was wrong to sell these goods, which is why you took so much trouble to hide them.” Read more at: http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/mobile/news-full?ID=94872&cat=8…
Leila Ghahhary Successfully Prosecutes Trademarks Case on Behalf of Local Authority
…health warnings. The defendant received a custodial sentence suspended for 12 months, was made the subject of a curfew order and was ordered to pay costs. Read more at: http://www.oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/8/news-headlines/101293/shopkeepers-christmas-plans-nearly-go-up-in-smoke…