Paul Sharkey appointed as a Recorder
NEWS Chambers is pleased to announce that Paul Sharkey has been appointed as a Recorder on the South Eastern Circuit, sitting in criminal cases. The appointment takes effect from 16 September 2019. + Back to News
£7.3m Money Laundering Confiscation Order
NEWS On 2nd September 2019, following a contested Proceeds of Crime Act hearing, Southwark Crown Court made a confiscation order requiring Ellias Preko to pay £7,324,268.41 within 3 months, with a term of 10 years imprisonment to be served in default. Mr Preko was [...]
Nicholas Dunham and Szilvia Booker successfully prosecute robbery gang
NEWS Nicholas Dunham, leading Szilvia Booker: following a re-trial of the female defendant, this gang received over 100 years of custody for the armed robbery of a public house, which they invaded dressed in boilers suits, and brandishing a gun and knives, holding terrified [...]
On Wednesday 28 August 2019, Rose Slowe * and Alexandra Phillips MEP (a leading figure in the Brexit Party) were interviewed by Susanne Courtney on BBC Radio 5 about Brexit and the Government’s prorogation of Parliament at a time of unprecedented constitutional importance.
NEWS It is Rose Slowe’s contention that the prorogation is an attempt by the Government to curtail Parliament’s democratic and constitutional role in the Brexit process in accordance with the decision of the Supreme Court in Miller. The following is an extract from the [...]
On Sunday 11 August 2019, Rose Slowe * was interviewed by Richard Foster on BBC Radio 5 about Article 50 and the legality of a no-deal Brexit.
NEWS It is Rose Slowe’s contention that, without a further Act of Parliament specifically authorising Brexit in one form or another, the United Kingdom cannot leave the European Union as a matter of law and the European Union will not be able to expel [...]
Modern Slavery Convictions
NEWS After a three month trial at Canterbury Crown Court, prosecuted by Richard Jory QC leading Emma Smith of Furnival Chambers, Petr Makula and his son Mario Makula were convicted of various offences of modern slavery and people trafficking. They received sentences of 8 [...]
Jason Sugarman QC elected as governing bencher of Inner Temple
NEWS Jason Sugarman QC has been elected a Bencher of the Inner Temple following the Trinity Elections in July 2019. Membership of the Inner Temple is divided into three categories: Students, Barristers and Masters of the Bench (Benchers). The Inn is governed by over [...]
Rose Slowe Joins Chambers
NEWS We are delighted to announce that Rose Slowe has accepted an offer of tenancy in Chambers following the successful completion of her pupillage. We are very pleased to welcome Rose to chambers and wish her the very best in her future career with [...]
Rose Slowe * was interviewed on LBC Radio by Maajid Naawaz about wherther a no-deal Brexit is lawful without a further Act of Parliament authorising it
NEWS Rose Slowe was interviewed again live on LBC Radio by Maajid Nawaz, on Sunday 14 July, about whether a no-deal Brexit was lawful without a further Act of Parliament authorising it. She was asked to explain the UK constitutional requirements which would have [...]
Foundry Chambers Members successfully appeal the murder sentence of Liam Turner
NEWS On 9th July 2019, before Davis LJ, Warby J and HHJ Patton, William Hughes QC successfully argued that Liam Turner's sentence of Life Imprisonment with a minimum term of 16 years was manifestly excessive. In allowing the appeal, the minimum term was reduced to [...]