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Andrew Davidson and Cally Keenan secure acquittal for conveyancer accused of Stamp Duty fraud
Andrew Davidson leading Cally Keenan secured the acquittal of a conveyancer who, with others, was accused of a series of stamp duty frauds causing a loss to both the mortgage applicant and His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The prosecution alleged that the Defendant was one of three individuals
Rachel Brand KC and Naomi Nelson-Cofie prosecute delivery driver for offence of murder
A delivery driver, from West Bromwich, has been jailed for 29 years following a two-week trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court in which Rachel Brand KC and Naomi Nelson-Cofie prosecuted, whilst Gurdeep Garcha KC and Justin Jarmola defended. The defendant was convicted of murder after seeking the services of the
Graham Russell and Mia McNevin secure conviction in Smethwick shooting case
Three men were convicted on 21st May 2026 of offences including possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and possessing Class A controlled drugs with intent to supply, following a 13-day trial before the Crown Court at Wolverhampton. The Prosecution was represented by Graham Russell, leading Mia McNevin.
Stolen goods trial dismissed following application to dismiss by Charlotte Johnson
A stolen goods trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court was stopped on the 22nd May 2026 after Charlotte Johnson served an application to dismiss the charge. The Crown reviewed its evidence and concluded that there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction. The main grounds of the application to
Curtis Myrie’s client cleared of firearms offence
A 21-year-old man has been acquitted of a firearms offence in connection with a fatal machine gun shooting in Winson Green. The defendant was represented by Curtis Myrie – instructed by M & N solicitors. A dispute occurred between two rival groups at an industrial estate in Birmingham. The
Solihull man acquitted of attempted murder and convicted of grievous bodily harm
Nicholas Berry defended and Jamie Scott prosecuted Jordan Herring in a case that drew national attention following two trials concerning the violent assault of his teenage girlfriend. Prosecutors alleged that Herring subjected the complainant to a pattern of abusive and controlling behaviour before taking her on the run and
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Citadel Chambers congratulates its former member HHJ Trevor Meegan on his appointment to be a Circuit Judge
Citadel Chambers congratulates its former member HHJ Trevor Meegan on his appointment to be a Circuit Judge.
Citadel Chambers is delighted to announce that Aaron Lyn-Kew has accepted an invitation to join Chambers on the successful completion of his pupillage.
His pupil-supervisor Andrew Davidson said that “Aaron has proved himself over the last six months ‘on his feet’ to be a measured and highly competent advocate. As a mature entrant to the Bar, he is already an exceptional proposition for both defence solicitors and CPS alike. On behalf of all