Refusing Parole Board Recommendations – Judicial Review

…recommendation to move a serving prisoner to open, from closed, prison conditions. The claimant prisoner was serving a life sentence for numerous rape offences against female children under 16 and

Darren Finnegan (Prosecuting) Upholds Conviction in Life Changing Injury Driving Appeal

…between the car and the wall, had caused open comminuted fractures to his tibia and fibula. Regrettably, he continues to suffer significant limiting effects of this collision and remains unable…

Inquests & Inquiries: Procedure, Preparation & Presentation Seminar – 5th September

…speakers, please open the enclosed invite – Inquests & Inquiries – Procedure, Preparation & Presentation – Invite To reserve your place, email events@lincolnhousechambers.com, kindly indicating which room you would prefer…

Henry Blackshaw Successfully Prosecutes the ‘University Prowler’

…the offences Mr Nazir attempted to rape a sleeping student. Mr Blackshaw opened the prosecution stating: “evidence shows him travelling from Scotland down into England, through England and down into…

ALISTAIR WEBSTER Q.C. TO CHAIR RENNARD INQUIRY

…Despite all the press brouhaha, this is an inquiry which we will approach with open minds and will apply the principles of fairness which are essential for any enquiry of…

Success for Mark Ford QC, Richard English & Forbes Solicitors on a Murder Trial

Following an 8 week trial at the Preston Crown Court before Sir Peter Openshaw, Mark Ford QC and Richard English secured the acquittal of their client, Jon-Paul Chatwood, of charges…

Henry Blackshaw Shortlisted for MLA Barrister of the Year Award

…the implementation of new technologies which have already proved to be of huge benefit to both barristers and instructing solicitors. He has also provided invaluable support to junior members over…

LEGAL AID CUTS: WHY WE ARE TAKING ACTION

…at the new rates from 1st July. 3. We take the view that access to justice and choice of lawyer will be severely eroded by the cuts, which make practice…

Success before the Traffic Commissioner – Richard Dawson defending

…the driver conduct hearings, the CPC training issues and the fraudulent trainer have been taken up by DVSA for further investigation. The Traffic Commissioner reserved judgement on the drivers, pending…

New Premises

…a speedy response. This move, combined with new recruits to the staff and new ways of working for the barristers, means that LHC is extremely well equipped to react quickly…

Ivan Bowley listed as a 'Class Leader' for Industrial Disease litigation

complex industrial disease cases.   Access the full Chambers and Partner’s rankings here.   To instruct Ivan, or for any further information, please contact Ty Price on 0161 832 5701….

The Manchester Arena Inquiry Volume Three Report Published Today

…the father of Courtney Boyle, Paul Hett, the father of Martyn Hett, and Paul Price, the partner of Elaine McIver. Lisa Roberts KC instructed by Martin English of Weightmans acts…