Motoring & Vehicle Crime
…specialist practice area. We are instructed in the most serious cases across the United Kingdom by a range of clients including: specialist road traffic solicitors, insurance companies, large commercial firms…
Murder & Manslaughter
…and manslaughter cases nationally. We are instructed by both defence solicitor firms and the CPS (including Complex Casework Units, Special Divisions and Headquarters). Several of our team have national reputations…
Alex Bennie secures acquittal in Class A County Lines Conspiracy
Alex Bennie was instructed by, and assisted by the comprehensive preparations of, Alex Close-Claughton of Olliers Solicitors. SM was charged with two others as a participant in a larger Class…
Matthew Howarth Property Law Update
Matthew Howarth successfully represented a local Manchester Landlord in obtaining forfeiture of a Commercial lease from a non-paying Tenant Following a fact finding hearing and legal submissions Mr Howarth was…
Heather Aspinall and Dan Thomas appointed to Attorney General’s Civil Panel of Counsel
…will be undertaking complex civil and EU work for all government departments. Head of Chambers, Alistair Webster Q.C., commenting on the appointments stated: “I am delighted to congratulate Dan Thomas…
Legal Aid Cuts: A Statement.
…nothing more than a continuation of a failed policy. Combined with the further proposed cuts to litigators’ rates, they represent a reckless leap in the dark which no competent government…
TRANSPORT OPERATIONS MANAGER REPRESENTED BY MR JEREMY LASKER ACQUITTED OF ALLEGATIONS OF TACHOGRAPH OFFENCES.
In October 2017, following an investigation by the Vehicle and Vehicle Standards Agency which began in 2013 into the commercial affairs of Westram Limited, a substantial Transport company operating from…
Sentences for Corporate Manslaughter and Health and Safety Offences following fatal accident at quarry
An agricultural contracting company, from Lancashire, has been sentenced for Corporate Manslaughter and its directors imprisoned following the death of an employee. Benjamin Edge, aged 25, died when he…
Kathryn Johnson
…Defendant was charged with conspiracy to defraud. R v H – Prosecution – Complex sexual activity with a child. R v E – Defence – Multiple rape trial at Manchester…
Crown offer no evidence after cross examination by defence counsel Kate Blackwell QC
Kate Blackwell QC represented ’SW’, a medical professional, who was charged with rape. The allegation dated back 8 years when he had met the complainant on a dating app. After…
Pupillage
…complex cases. This is an unprecedented opportunity to complete pupillage in a top tier set, with a reputation for innovation, teamwork and strength in depth. Please visit the Pupillage Gateway…
Simon Gurney and Clyde & Co secure termination of GMC investigation into Consultant gynaecologist at Rule 7 Stage
“The positive outcome was only made possible by Mr Gurney’s wide experience in dealing with similar professional regulatory cases. His ability to grasp details, his tactful approach and his compelling…