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David Smith successfully prosecuted members of a group operating a ‘drugs line’
David Smith has just successfully prosecuted three members of a group of individuals operating a 'drugs line' in the North London area between October 2018 and May 2019 in a police operation conducted by the [...]
Foundry Chambers host LBLA seminar
Foundry Chambers were delighted to host the representatives from the London Boroughs Legal Alliance on 5th November 2019. Alexandra Healy QC and Ellis Sareen delivered a seminar on recent developments in criminal law and members [...]
Ivory Act Seminar to be held 23 January 2020
The High Court has upheld the Ivory Act 2018 ruling against Friends of Antique Cultural Treasures, a company representing antiques dealers and collectors, who launched a judicial review challenge. This means that the Act is [...]
Lead defendant acquitted in murder trial
Richard Jory QC and Mary Poku represented Ethan Sterling in a five-handed murder trial at Northampton Crown Court. The prosecution case was that the armed assault within the victim’s home was carried out as a [...]
Racheal Muldoon invited back to Christie’s
On 17 October 2019, Racheal Muldoon was invited back to Christie’s Auction House’s academic institution, Christie’s Education London, to present her annual specialist lecture to students on the Art, Law and Business Masters course. Racheal addressed [...]
Foundry ranked in Chambers and Partners
Chambers has been recognised for its excellence by again being ranked in Chambers & Partners as a leading set in Crime Individuals ranked include : Crime Alexandra Healy QC Richard Jory QC William Hughes QC Mark [...]
Jason Sugarman QC successfully leads defence team in case on behalf of Managing Director of major multi-national pharmaceutical company against the Information Commissioners Office (“ICO”).
Jason Sugarman QC leading Stephen Ferguson of 2 Bedford Row instructed by Gary Bloxsome, Co-Head of Dispute Resolution and Jennifer Richardson of Blackfords LLP were instructed to act for the former Managing Director of one of the largest pharmaceutical [...]
Kate Hare and James Gwatkin join Chambers
We are delighted to announce that James Gwatkin and Kate Hare have both accepted an offer of tenancy in Chambers following the successful completion of their pupillage. We wish both James and Kate the very [...]
Anu Mohindru’s client acquitted in ICO prosecution for unlawful obtaining of private data
Anu Mohindru, lead the defence team for the first defendant in an ICO prosecution for the unlawful obtaining and disclosure of data, contrary to the Data Protection Act. Anu Mohindru was instructed to represent an [...]
Benjamin Waidhofer successful in Judicial Review proceedings against police refusal to delete information from PNC
AS had applied for a DBS certificate in the course of employment enquiries. The DSB certificate subsequently issued, on the basis of information contained within the Police National Computer (PNC), set out material relating to [...]
Benjamin Waidhofer instructed to represent Vincent Fuller
Benjamin Waidhofer represented Vincent Fuller during the course of proceedings at the Central Criminal Court and Kingston Crown Court. The Court was required to determine whether the offence of attempted murder had a ‘terrorist connection’ [...]
Paul Sharkey appointed as a Recorder
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.