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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
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
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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
Publication of Millington and Sutherland Williams on the Proceeds of Crime co-edited by Henry Skudra.
The latest edition of this key text on confiscation has been published. Edited by Henry, who also authors the chapters on enforcement and preliminary matters, it provides practitioners and the judiciary with authoritative guidance on the law and practice in this complex area. It is available to purchase here.