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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
Gurdeep Garcha KC’s client cleared of Leicester Prison Murder
A 21 year old man from Sheldon, Birmingham has been acquitted of murder following a trial at Leicester Crown Court, following a 5 week trial. The defendant was represented by Gurdeep Garcha K.C. leading Kevin Metzger (Great James Street Chambers, London) – instructed by Masawar Iqbal of IB Legal. The
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.
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
Adam Western defends County Councillor cleared of rape and assault
Adam Western defended Mike Rouse, a Worcestershire County Councillor, who was cleared of rape and assault by penetration at the end of a trial that started on Monday 10th March 2025 at Coventry Crown Court. The jury heard Mr Rouse had met the woman making the allegations at the wake
Nicholas Berry awarded Chief Constable Commendation
For his role in the prosecution of ‘Operation Scorecard’, Nicholas was awarded a Commendation by the Chief Constable of Warwickshire Police, Alex Franklin-Smith. The case concerned the investigation into an Organised Crime Group consisting of twenty-five conspirators who supplied multi-kilogram Class A and B controlled drugs that were couriered from
Other News
The Match Report: Goals, Penalties and Kneecaps!
It was an exhilarating evening of football action on Wednesday. The games began with adversity, and injury. Our Argentinian maestro, Richard, unfortunately suffered a knee injury after just 7 minutes. After the first aider reluctantly tore himself away from his tea break, ice was applied and a wheelchair arranged. Fortunately,
Geoff Clough
(1937 – 2023)
On 11th August 2023, members of Chambers and former members of no. 2 Fountain Court attended the funeral of their friend and former colleague Geoff Clough. Andrew Fisher KC gave a eulogy and said, ‘Geoff was loved by almost everyone, clients, solicitors, clerks, fellow practitioners and Juries, who were both
All of us at Citadel Chambers congratulate Mia on gaining Tenancy and welcome her warmly to the Team.
We are delighted to announce that Mia McNevin has accepted an invitation to join Citadel Chambers on the successful completion of her pupillage. Mia’s pupil-supervisor, Nicholas Berry said, “Over the last six months, Mia has established herself as an impressive and formidable advocate. All of us at Citadel Chambers congratulate