Austin Welch defends construction company and director accused of environmental offences

The company was charged with operating a landfill and waste transfer operation otherwise than in accordance with an environmental permit. The offence was alleged to have been committed as a…

Graham Rishton, recently secured the restoration of goods to an international company which specialises in the testing for infectious diseases.

…code which had been used by Graham’s client. Commodity codes are used to identify the nature of the good by companies who are exporting goods out of the UK. The…

Commendation from Manchester Police – Tim Storrie and Rachel Smith

[intro]Rachel Smith and Tim Storrie have been honoured by Greater Manchester Police for their “outstanding” work prosecuting people-traffickers.[/intro] At a ceremony yesterday Rachel and Tim received a Divisional Commander’s Commendation…

NEW TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT FOR BARRISTERS

…the terms in which barristers will be operating has changed as of 31st January 2013. Lincoln House Chambers will be operating under the new standard contractual terms which can be…

Lisa Roberts prosecutes North Wales pharmaceutical company for multiple failures leading to the poisoning of five men and large scale environmental pollution.

She successfully argued that the case should be committed to the Crown Court for sentence. The Company pleaded guilty to all charges. It is a joint prosecution with Lisa acting…

Matthew Howarth Secures Complete Acquittal in Witness Intimidation Case

…allegation of witness intimidation and assault upon a vulnerable adult in Manchester City Centre. It was alleged that the Acquitted assaulted the Complainant to prevent her being a potential witness…

Transport Law

…Traffic Commissioner hearings. Our barristers know the importance of tailoring a criminal defence which will also assist in subsequent proceedings before the Traffic Commissioner. Examples of such criminal offences are:…

Henry Blackshaw Secures Convictions in Aviation Prosecution

…assistance in handling and challenging the expert witnesses who gave evidence on aeronautical theory, the standard of flying and the mechanical condition of the aircraft concerned. See: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/robert-murgatroyd-barton-aerodrome-salford-15785933 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-47316187  …

Fit for purpose? Austin Welch discusses the Sentencing Council assessment of the health and safety sentencing guidelines

…are having a deterrent effect. Some organisations, having seen their competitors receive large fines, may already have invested in new plant and machinery, safer systems of work and better training…

Andrew Thomas QC & Austin Welch Secure Acquittal in Food Safety & Hygiene Prosecution

…both of the directors in the case and Austin represented the company. Andrew and Austin were instructed by Mark Brookes and Stephanie Lunt at Clyde and Co LLP. https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/17777166.salmonella-allegations-case-blackhall-butchers-now-dropped-durham-county-council/ https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/salmonella-case-dropped-against-chapman-16602833…

Andrew Thomas QC & Austin Welch Secure Acquittal in Food Safety & Hygiene Prosecution

…both of the directors in the case and Austin represented the company. Andrew and Austin were instructed by Mark Brookes and Stephanie Lunt at Clyde and Co LLP. https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/17777166.salmonella-allegations-case-blackhall-butchers-now-dropped-durham-county-council/ https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/salmonella-case-dropped-against-chapman-16602833…

Matthew Howarth Successfully Defends Prison Recall Decision – False Imprisonment

…his Probation Manager as part of his licence conditions and the recall was both reasonable and necessary. For more information on, or to instruct Matthew Howarth, please contact Ty Price….