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Rupert Hallowes’ client acquitted of causing death by careless driving following a 6-day trial at Guildford Crown Court. Rupert was instructed and assisted by Sarah Roberts of The Purkiss Partnership. Rupert’s client, a 71-year-old man of good character, was indicted with causing death by careless driving following a slow-speed collision at…

Beth represented P, a man of good character who was accused of raping his wife on a weekly basis over 6 months, whilst also stalking her and attempting to pervert the course of justice when arrested. P gave evidence that he did not rape his wife, and her allegations were…

Oliver Kavanagh has written an article for the New Law Journal on the enforcement of non-molestation orders (NMOs) and the criminalisation of breach under s.42A of the Family Law Act 1996, with Jessica Mortimer and Jennifer Kavanagh (barristers at 1GC Family Law). The article highlights the continuing practical and legal…

Ed Butler, instructed by Paul Turnbull of MMA Solicitors, secures acquittals for their client charged with causing death by dangerous driving.   Ed’s client was charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, arising out of a tragic collision on the M40. The incident itself was a complex…

Pierre-Marie Dievart, instructed by Aamer Rathor of Gatsby Law Solicitors, secure the acquittal of their client at St Albans CC. The defendant was charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon, following an incident in February 2025 where family members had a violent altercation with their neighbours which left…

Congratulations to Jennifer Anderson on passing The Institute of Barristers’​ Clerks Business Management Course We are all very proud of you and look forward to seeing your career flourish.

Kyri Argyropoulos, leading John Armstrong and instructed by Armstrong Solicitors, secures an acquittal on an attempted murder charge. Despite CCTV being obtained which showed Kyri’s client shooting the victim, pursuing him on foot, and shooting him again, the defence team were able to analyse the case in such detail, including…

Chloe Carvell secures an acquittal for her client (youth at the time) charged with rape x2 and causing a female aged 13 to engage in non-penetrative sexual activity, retaining his good character. The defendant was 15 years old, and the complainant (defendant’s girlfriend) was 13 years old at the time…

Will Paynter, instructed by Simran Jagdev of Hollingsworth Edwards, secure the acquittal of their defendant, who was charged with multiple charges of violence, including Section 18 GBH. The incident occurred on Father’s Day when the defendant is alleged to have first struck his father over the head with a wine…

Will Paynter, leading James Bull and instructed by Emma White and Mark Edgington at Geoff White Solicitors, secure the acquittal of their client following a 10-week trial at Portsmouth Crown Court, in which the defendant was charged along with numerous others with conspiracy to supply drugs following an investigation which…