Success in murder case for Lisa Roberts Q.C. and Sobia Ahmed

…to murder. Sentencing Bennett to life imprisonment, with a minimum term to serve of 21 years, Mr Justice Goss described this as “a dreadful case of callous brutality.”   http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/jury-told-man-accused-murder-12106397…

Lincoln House Chambers Ranked Band 1 Northern Crime Set

…and Alistair Webster QC. The juniors: Richard Simmons, Andrews Nutall, Ian McMeekin, Kevin Donnelly, Ivan Bowley, and Bernadette Baxter. ⠀⠀ For full details of the rankings, please click here: www.chambersandpartners.com/guide/uk-bar/14…

Bernadette Baxter Appointed to the Circuit Bench

…it the success that it is today. Bernie has had a fantastic career at the bar, in particular dealing with complex cases in the Crown Court and medical disciplinary tribunals….

Henry Blackshaw Secures Prosecution of Drug-Driver

…result, suffers very serious life threatening injuries.” The whole incident was caught on the Dash Cam of a van travelling in the opposite direction. Read the full story, here: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/drugged-up-audi-rs4-driver-12175193…

Chris Daw QC secures acquittal for Shard developer in assault trial

…Mayfair home, but a jury decided that he acted in self-defence.   Mr. Halabi was acquitted of all charges, after an investigation lasting almost two years.   Read more: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/former-billionaire-who-called-binman-9471958…

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…

Kate Blackwell QC nominated for Barrister of the Year award

…Chambers, Andrew Thomas QC, commented “We are delighted to see Kate’s talent recognised by her nomination for Barrister of the Year. It is thoroughly deserved recognition for one of the…

Decision to revoke firearms certificates overturned in controversial appeal

…standard required. The appeal highlighted the necessity to submit detailed legal submissions prior to the final hearing and the need for appellants to instruct specialist lawyers. Read more here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-38703555…

Neil Usher and Charlotte Holland secure five more convictions in another Rochdale historic sex grooming trial

…“Operation Span,” held in Liverpool, in which Neil was also instructed. Neil and Charlotte were instructed by Alison Cartmell at the CPS North West Complex Crime Unit. Read more: http://www.itv.com/news/granada/update/2017-02-18/rochdale-gang-jailed-for-55-years-for-abusing-three-girls/…

Henry Blackshaw secures reduced sentence for son of Happy Monday’s ex-tour manager

…trafficking offences, in October, 2016. The client was arrested in August 2014, aged just seventeen, around the same time that his father, Anthony Murray, commenced a three-year prison sentence also…

Kate Blackwell QC successfully responded on behalf of the Prosecution to Adam Johnson’s appeal

…that there were no grounds of appeal for arguing that the conviction was unsafe. The Court found that the total sentence of 6 years was appropriate.   Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39289132…

Andrew Thomas QC and Samantha Riggs attend Quality First Conference 2017

…with Anna Willetts of Slater and Gordon, presented on sentencing for regulatory offences often associated to recycling and waste management. View Andrew’s profile here. View Sam’s profile here.   http://www.therecyclingassociation.com/events/quality-first-recycling-conference-2017…