NEWS After a long forensic struggle Michael Birnbaum QC has persuaded the Criminal Cases Review Commission to refer back to the Court of Appeal the convictions of Martin and Nathan Winter for manslaughter by gross negligence. The Winters ran a fireworks business in Sussex. [...]
NEWS William Hughes QC prosecuted PC Abubakar Masum at Cardiff Crown Court for 2 offences of perverting the Couse of Justice and one offence of Computer Misuse. Masum was convicted of all offences after a trial before HHJ Fitton QC and a jury in [...]
NEWS SE, who was defended during trial at Swansea Crown Court by William Hughes QC leading Derrick Gooden of Messrs Greech Gooden Cormack, was acquitted of Conspiracy to Supply a Controlled Drug of Class A (Cocaine) on 18th May 2022. This case, Operation Carina, [...]
NEWS Following a 4 week trial at Oxford Crown Court, Benjamin Waidhofer, led by Frida Husssain QC of Furnival Chambers and instructed by Fadi Daoud at Lawrence & Co CDS LLP represented a 20 year old, who was unanimously acquitted of murder. The case, [...]
NEWS Michael Newbold, led by Kennedy Talbot QC of 33 Chancery Lane, appeared on behalf of the Crown Prosecution Service Proceeds of Crime in proceedings to increase a confiscation order made by Birmingham Crown Court against Patrick Bijou. Bijou was convicted in 2010 and [...]
NEWS On 22 April 2022, four defendants were convicted of offences of fraud and money laundering relating to the operation of a boiler room fraud in which over 800 investors were persuaded to invest in a property investment scheme. Those operating the scheme claimed [...]
NEWS Foundry Chambers is delighted to welcome Bibi Ihuomah as a new member of chambers. Bibi arrives with an experienced background defending serious criminal and sexual offences. + Back to News
NEWS Foundry Chambers would like to extend our warmest welcome to Liam Gregory and Vanessa Mistry who have accepted invitations to join Chambers. Liam, called in 2004, and Vanessa, called in 2008, will be welcome additions to our exceptional criminal team. + Back to [...]
NEWS Chambers are delighted to welcome Mark Trafford QC as a new member. Mark will be a very welcome addition to our experienced Silks team. + Back to News
NEWS After a rigorous selection process, Chris Harper has been appointed by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service to sit as a legally-qualified chair. After a period of training Chris will chair tribunal panels hearing cases brought by the General Medical Council alleging that doctors’ [...]