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Timothy Hannam K.C. and Daniel White defend in Aston Wood Golf Course Manslaughter

Timothy Hannam K.C. and Daniel White defended Brett Delaney, who appeared alongside John McDonald and Johnny McDonald at Worcester Crown Court; all charged with manslaughter and conspiracy to commit fraud. The case arose from a scheme in which the defendants were said to have targeted vulnerable individuals, making false representations that roofing work was required […]

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Tim Hannam KC and Rupert Jones secure the convictions of three defendants charged with cheating the public revenue and defrauding pensioners of their investments

Tim Hannam KC and Rupert Jones secure the convictions of three defendants charged with cheating the public revenue and defrauding pensioners of their investments, following an eight month trial at Leeds Crown Court. The case was difficult and challenging, involving millions of pounds and an enormous amount of complex documentation designed to obscure the truth

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Gurdeep Garcha KC’s client cleared of Newtown “Postcode” Gang Murder of 16 year old boy

A 34 year old man from Newtown, Birmingham has been acquitted by a jury of murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, following a 4 week trial at Birmingham Crown Court. The defendant was represented by Gurdeep Garcha K.C., leading Mohammed Naser – instructed by Sadia Mahmood- of M & N

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Nicholas Berry secures jury trial acquittal for defendant accused of killing trainee paramedic in alleged act of careless driving

On the 3rd October 2022, the defendant’s car was involved in a fatal collision with a trainee paramedic riding a Kawasaki motorcycle. The collision, which was fully captured on distressing CCTV, occurred on the B4206 at the junction ofHenwick Road and Oldbury Road in the St. John’s area of Worcester. On the afternoon of that

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Daniel White defends teen motorist who caused deaths of three students, weeks after passing test

Daniel White recently defended Edward Spencer, who appeared before HHJ Lockhart K.C. in Leamington Justice Centre, for three offences of causing death by careless driving and three offences of causing grievous bodily harm by careless driving.  Mr Spencer drove carelessly by speeding on a country road resulting in a collision with another vehicle.  He had

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Witness Familiarisation Support And Courses

These are a few examples of courses in which our members have been involved:

  • Witness familiarisation with trainee police officers and special constables from Northamptonshire Police, where the officers were questioned regarding their statements about ‘mock’ arrest exercises
  • Similar exercises with detectives from the West Midlands Police
  • Witness familiarisation with officers of the Northamptonshire Probation Service.  These officers were given training on the process of giving evidence in sentencing hearings in the Magistrates Court and Crown Court
  • Expert witness familiarisation and training, with expert witnesses such as independent Forensic Scientists, and officers of the Health and Safety Executive. The exercises involved questioning regarding expert reports prepared by the participants

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Citadel’s members come from a range of backgrounds and everyone is treated with the same respect as part of our Chamber’s community. 

 

We operate an equal opportunity policy and act in accordance with the Bar Code of Conduct and the Equality Code for the Bar.

 

We seek to prevent direct or indirect discrimination towards our clients, staff, tenants and pupils, on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality or citizenship, political persuasion, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or age.

Maternity / Paternity Policy

We support all members  who  are fortunate enough to become parents.   Whilst Citadel has written policies dealing with issues of maternity and paternity leave for members of Chambers and support staff, we also try to be flexible in our approach and to accommodate individual needs.

Uniquely (to our knowledge) we offer direct financial support to members returning from parental leave in order to cushion the cash flow impact of return to practice . 

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