New Tenant

Chambers are pleased to welcome Christopher Williams as a tenant after completion of his pupillage.

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.

16.01.12
John Warrington secures stay of proceedings against the UK's largest water supplier
On 16th January 2012, District Judge Barron, sitting at the Hammersmith Magistrates' Court, stayed two summonses prosecuted by the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham as an abuse of the process of the court.
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.
26.09.11
New Chairman for the Young Fraud Lawyers Association
Chambers is pleased to announce that Ben Keith has been appointed to Chairman of the Young Fraud Lawyers Association.
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.
16.06.11
Chambers to receive Prestigious Honour
Chambers is proud to announce that we have been recommended for the elusive Blue Plaque award.
19.05.11
Political Corruption Seminar is a success
David Josse Q.C. and Ben Keith presented a seminar in chambers to defence and prosecution solicitors on Political Corruption in Extradition Proceedings.
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.

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