Simon Csoka KC
…defends in serious and complex crime. His practice encompasses murder, gross negligence manslaughter, evasion of duty, MTIC and serious fraud, terrorism, complex multi-handed drugs cases and corruption. He has appeared…
Leila Ghahhary acts for local authority trading standards unit in successful prosecution against a travel company, securing £46,000 in compensation for customers, fines and in costs.
Following investigation by Tameside Council’s Trading Standards Unit, Leila Ghahhary (instructed by Tameside Council) has successfully prosecuted two companies; Ashton Hajj & Umra Ltd and Kadim-Ul-Hujjaj Ltd, who jointly trade…
Company director jailed over major waste fires – Dan Thomas prosecutes for Environment Agency
…work for the regulators, Dan advises companies and individuals in both civil and criminal proceedings arising out of environmental legal issues. Read more here: http://www.itv.com/news/granada/update/2017-03-31/recycling-boss-jailed-for-environmental-crimes/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-39456358 http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/boss-firm-behind-two-giant-12823776…
Lee Hughes secures a community order for computer expert who amassed tens of thousands of private images over a period of 19 months by hacking into private social media profiles
…30 RAR days. The court also ordered £500 compensation be paid to each of the 11 named victims. This was an excellent result. Lee has a particular interest in computer…
Quadruple Murder Trial Commences
…by Abigail Henry of Berry & Berry). Richard Simons acts for Brierley (instructed by Kerry Morgan of Morgan Brown & Company). See here for more information: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-43951384 https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6175928/zak-bolland-walkden-fire-four-children-dead/ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5673435/Arsonist-admits-starting-house-fire-killed-four-children.html https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/zak-bolland-walkden-fire-trial-14594751…
Jail terms for Defendants who plotted to shoot a rival and trade in combat weapons
…devices. Tim Storrie QC and Laura Barbour prosecuted for CPS Specialist Fraud Division and the NCA and GMP. To read more follow the links below: https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/seven-men-jailed-after-military-grade-weapons-recovered-in-encrochat-probe https://www.gmp.police.uk/news/greater-manchester/news/news/2022/february/girdwood/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-60264265 https://news.sky.com/story/crime-gang-that-plotted-to-sell-guns-and-kill-rival-in-revenge-shooting-jailed-for-total-of-80-years-12532753 https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17554542/assassins-creed-gun-runner-jailed-plot-murder-rival/…
Austin Welch represents national hotel and hospitality company in HSE asbestos prosecution
…of which was being refurbished. No asbestos survey had been carried out and the company, and its sister company Hatters Taverns Limited, were prosecuted for breaches of the Control of…
Craig Hassall KC
…v IM Ltd – defence of a metal recycling company following partial amputation of employee’s hand. HSE v TT Ltd – defence of a manufacturing company following asphyxiation of two…
Richard English KC
…mentally disordered defendants. He primarily practises on the defence side, but he is also called upon to prosecute in complex multi-handed cases.” – Crime – Chambers and Partners 2024 “Richard…
Austin Welch
…purposes.” “His preparedness of matters for hearings and his oral advocacy is that of a highly-skilled advocate. He is thorough, straight-talking and his communication skills in getting often complex issues…
Alexander Bennie
…multiple rapes, buggery and indecent assaults of 3 complainants occurring in the family home in the mid 1970s. The case included a complex hearsay argument concerning a deceased complainant. R…
Leila Ghahhary Appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission Panel of Counsel
…www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/our-powers/panel-counsel). The Equality and Human Rights Commission is responsible for promoting equality, diversity and the protection of human rights in the UK and, is recognised by the United Nations…