05/04/2012 Harry Hewitt Prosecuted An Organised Crime Group At Blackfriars Crown Court Harry Hewitt prosecuted an organised crime group at Blackfriars Crown Court in February 2012 in a large-scale, late-night train, conspiracy to steal which ended in the four principal defendants changing their pleas to guilty at the end of the first week of the trial. The offending occurred over a 2.5 years period. The group was made up of a number of members of one Romanian family. DC Weekes said: These men are career criminals who worked in a co-ordinated and organised manner. The defendants will be sentenced in April.
On the 27th January 2012 Mark Cotter of 5 St Andrew's Hill acted for the prosecution in a modern day reenactment of the sentence hearing of infamous 1960's play writer Joe Orton.
Paul Valder prosecutes in case described by judge as “one of the worst examples of perverting the course of justice there could be” where a male and female defendant were sentenced each to 4 years imprisonment for photographing a baby wearing a bondage harness, placing the images in the car of a former lover and calling the police.
01.02.12 Paul Valder prosecutes "Worst example of Perverting the Course of Justice" Paul Valder prosecutes in case described by judge as "one of the worst examples of perverting the course of justice there could be" where a male and female defendant were sentenced each to 4 years imprisonment for photographing a baby wearing a bondage harness, placing the images in the car of a former lover and calling the police.
19.12.11 New Tenant
Chambers is delighted to announce the arrival of
Amelia Nice. She arrives from Great James Street Chambers and brings a wealth of experience in Extradition, Judicial Review and areas of Civil Law.
03.10.11 New Tenants Chambers wishes to take this opportunity to introduce Krystal Whyment and David Williams. Both have joined Chambers after successful completion of their pupillage.
01.08.11 Sunil Rupasinha Selena Masson talks to Sunil Rupasinha about whether the judgment imposes a burden on the Crown which was not intended by Parliament.
01.08.11 Levi Bellfield Convicted Don Ramble acted as the Disclosure Counsel in the prosecution of Levi Bellfield for the abduction and murder of Milly Dowler.
13.07.11 The Bribery Act 2010 - An Insight James Vine attended the offices of Smith & Williamson to address a number of Senior Executives from local businesses on the Bribery Act 2010.
13.07.11 Retirement We are sad to report that after more than 30 years in Chambers, David Ross has decided to retire.
06.07.11 New website launched Chambers launched its new website ensuring our aim to provide a high quality and efficient service remains a priority.
27.06.11 New Tenant Chambers are pleased to welcome
James Vine. He has joined chambers from St Johns Street Chambers and will bring a wealth of experience to the Chambers Criminal Defence Team, specifically in the area of the Bribery Act.
12.05.11 Another Full House Andrew Bird presented a seminar in chambers on Cash Forfeiture after the case of Angus.
05.05.10 New Tenant Chambers are pleased to to welcome David Josse Q.C. After spending 5 years at the International Criminal Tribunal in the Hague, he will bring much experience in Criminal & Extradition proceedings.
12.10.09 New Appointment to Recorder Chambers congratulates Edward Connell on his appointment as a Recorder.