In the same week in January 2023, Markus Findlay secured two acquittals in two Crown Court trials for Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors. In the first matter, Markus appeared at Isleworth Crown Court where his client faced one count of domestic burglary. The Prosecution relied upon forensic evidence and details of the…
Justin McClintock has concluded the successful defence of a man accused of participating in serious violence at the end of an anti-lockdown protest in Hyde Park (originally reported by the BBC). Following a 12 day trial at Southwark Crown Court the jury unanimously acquitted the defendant of both violent disorder…
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Brian St Louis KC and Ruth Zentler-Munro represented Jyrelle O’Connor (aka ‘Loski’), who was tried at Croydon Crown Court on an indictment alleging; conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and as a lesser alternative, simple possession of the firearm…
Anoushka Twining secured an acquittal in an assault on an emergency worker allegation dating back to November 2021. The assault was said to have occurred in the aftermath of a third stop involving the defendant and the same officers that week, a matter the defence took issue with, and that…
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Putting ‘Sex for Rent’ Arrangements to Bed Intro Prostitution comes in many forms. It conjures up many stereotypical images and associations, both about those who are selling sex, and those who are buying. Pushing through the stereotypes is a newer form of prostitution, that has been propagating for some years….
We are delighted to announce that Nick Evans, formally of Newgate Solicitors has joined Chambers. Nick was called to the bar in 2001, is a well respected advocate and excellent addition to Chambers. For more information about Nick’s practice, please contact Glenn Matthews at glenn.matthews@15bs.com or on 0207 842 1919
Rory Field, instructed by Hollingsworth Edwards Solicitors, represented a wealthy businessman. After a minor traffic collision, a simple roadside altercation developed into a more serious incident when the alleged victim made off with some of the client’s property. The client used significant force to rescue his property and, in the…
Chambers are delighted to share that Practice Manager Tom Parker successfully completed the gruelling London Marathon 2022 and in doing so raising and incredible £4,400+ for his chosen charity CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young). CRY’s main objective is to help prevent young sudden cardiac deaths though awareness, screening and…
