Louise Kitchin prosecutes Burnley Old Age Pensioner for sexually assaulting 5 young girls.

…against 5 girls over a ten year period. He was described the sentencing judge as “a serial abuser of children” who had left a “trail of devastation” behind him. http://www.burnleycitizen.co.uk/news/11106399.Burnley_OAP_paedophile_preyed_on_five_young_girls/?action=complain&cid=12607533…

LEILA GHAHHARY PROSECUTES UNDERTAKER WHO STOLE CHARITY CASH DONATIONS AND MIS-SOLD FUNERAL PLANS TO GRIEVING FAMILIES

…up his failing business rather than into holding accounts for his customers. O’Brien was jailed for eight months after he admitted fraud and offences under unfair trading regulations…’   http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2675036/Undertaker-jailed-conning-13-000-elderly-people.html…

WHOLE LIFE ORDER FOR KILLER OF LANCASHIRE BUSINESSWOMAN

…serve the entirety of his life sentence without possibility of release. Anthony Cross QC and Tim Storrie defended for Geoffrey Ireland at NGA Solicitors, Burnley Lancashire. Read more at http://www.itv.com/news/granada/update/2014-06-30/life-for-killer-who-knifed-woman-in-the-street-in-rawtenstall/…

Operation Yap – Successful appeal and “hidden assets” confiscation reduced to £1

…that the client had no hidden or other realisable assets. The client was represented by Matthew Corn of Olliers and Dan Thomas at Lincoln House Chambers. See more here: http://www.olliers.com/latest-news/olliers-client-hit-£1-confiscation-order.html…

Chief Constable cleared of gross misconduct

…of allegations of “inappropriate advances” towards female officers and staff. These were the first misconduct proceedings against a Chief Constable since the introduction of elected Police and Crime Commissioners. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-33459460…

A homeless man has been jailed after admitting killing a Burnley man as he stood outside a shop.

…was found to be a dangerous offender, was sentenced to an extended sentence of detention of 81/2 years. Tim Storrie defended Bradbury for NGA Solicitors, Burnley. Read more here; http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-34014961…

Henry Blackshaw Secures conviction of hit and run killer after 12 years of evading justice.

…conduct of the trial. Henry has been commended by Sergeant Lee Westhead of Greater Manchester Police for his tremendous effort, determination and his unrivalled ability as a prosecution barrister. http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2015-11-23/hit-and-run-driver-jailed-for-killing-five-year-old-boy-12-years-ago/…

JURY RETURNS NOT GUILTY VERDICTS IN CONSPIRACY TO DEFRAUD TRIAL FOR A DEFENDANT REPRESENTED BY MR JEREMY LASKER

…such large quantities that he required suitcases to carry the money away. Mr Jeremy Lasker was instructed by Rachel Adamson and Priscilla Addo-Quaye of Stephensons Solicitors. Further details at: http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2016/03/15/shropshire-farmer-conned-out-of-300000-inheritance-court-told…

Tony Cross QC Appointed to the Circuit Bench

…at the Bar and many others with whom he has worked. We wish him the best in his new post.” Tony will sit at Manchester Crown Court, Crown Square. https://www.judiciary.gov.uk/announcements/circuit-judge-appointment-cross-qc/…

Bernadette Baxter Appointed to the Circuit Bench

…medical disciplinary tribunals. We are grateful for everything which she has done for chambers over the years and wish her every success in her new career on the Bench.” https://www.judiciary.gov.uk/announcements/circuit-judge-appointment-baxter/…

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/…

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…