Neil Usher successfully prosecutes Michael Marler in two-week murder trial

…diminished responsibility was not open to the defence, despite the defence psychiatrist giving an opinion that this defence was in fact open to the defendant.   Read more here: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/aug/03/michael-marler-life-sentence-murdering-girlfriend-danielle-richardson-manchester…

A mention for Ellen Shaw, Junior Counsel to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse and member of the Roman Catholic investigation team, in latest published report

…children”. The report was published on 9th August and can be found via: https://www.iicsa.org.uk/key-documents/6583/view/Ampleforth%20and%20Downside%20Investigation%20Report%20August%202018.pdf Ellen is currently assisting with preparation for the next Roman Catholic investigation hearings concerning the Archdiocese…

Lincoln House recognised for ‘innovative’ paperless practice in Counsel Magazine

…a thing of the past, highlighting why perhaps an increasing number of chambers, including LHC, are opting for more modern, less cluttered office space. Read the full article here: https://www.counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/get-set-go-0…

Anam Khan prosecutes the ICO’s first prosecution of a non-Data Protection Act offence which results in an immediate custodial sentence

The Information Commissioner’s Office is the UK’s independent body set up to uphold information rights. Traditionally, the ICO has prosecuted non-recordable offences under the old Data Protection Act 1998 (‘DPA’),…

Simon Csoka Q.C. and Mark Friend secure acquittal of defendant charged with murder

…returned their verdict on 18th December 2018. Simon Csoka Q.C. and Mark Friend were instructed by Simon Harrison at RH Law in Manchester. Press coverage can be found at: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/hedley-plummer-noel-white-court-15568797…

Henry Blackshaw and Anna Chestnutt secure conviction in kidnapping case.

…the moors and shot dead. Henry Blackshaw led the case for the prosecution, with Anna Chestnutt as his junior. Further detail about the case can be found here: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/adrian-cameron-ricardo-bell-court-15833421  …

Lincoln House Chambers and Cunninghams Solicitors Secure Acquittal Following 9 week Murder Trial

…imposed later in July. Please contact Director of Clerking, David Wright should you wish to instruct Mark Ford or Mark Friend. Details of Cunninghams Solicitors can be found at www.cunninghamssolicitors.co.uk…

Lisa Roberts QC, instructed by Ian Lewis of JMW Solicitors, successfully defends Nicky Butt for assault

…case and argued that the prosecution was neither proportionate nor in the public interest and that it was an abuse of process to continue the case against him.’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-51549381  …

​Ahmed Nadim Appointed to the Circuit Bench

…in many sensitive and high profile cases and has a distinguished record. We wish him every success in his new role” The offical announcement can be found here: https://www.judiciary.uk/announcements/circuit-judge-appointment-nadim/  …

Sarah Magill secures six year custody sentence for high level Cumbrian drug dealer

…are clearly selling at a significant scale. You expected substantial financial gain and I find that you received it.” Further details of the case can be found at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cumbria-52993687  …

Richard Dawson: Lorry driver who killed motorcyclist avoids immediate imprisonment

…Suspended Sentence Order was imposed. https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/careless-lorry-driver-killed-biker-4205822 Richard Dawson is an expert trial lawyer, specialising in road traffic law and defending drivers charged with offences arising out of catastrophic injury and…

Lisa Roberts QC instructed in the Manchester Arena Inquiry to act on behalf of the North West Ambulance Service

…22 October 2019 by the Home Secretary. The purpose of the Manchester Arena Inquiry is to investigate the deaths of the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack. https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/manchester-arena-inquiry-hears-how-19020469  …