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Youth’s Convicted of Attempted Murder

18 February 2025

Three defendants have been convicted for their part in a shooting in East London last May. The victim was shot through the back with a sawn-off...

Defence of Private Prosecution for Fraud

31 January 2025

Kathryn Arnot Drummond represents client who faced private prosecution for fraud. Issues: private prosecutions, duty of candour and s.19...

Murder Trial Begins of Alleged Killers Who Went to Pub After Stabbing

31 January 2025

Two individuals are currently on trial for the murder of a 22 year-old who was stabbed to death in Croydon, South London. Anthony Orchard KC leading...

Armed Robbers Sentenced at Kingston

29 January 2025

Rupert Kent prosecuted two men accused of having committed a campaign of robberies that included the well-publicised robbery of a Chelsea...

5KBW Criminal Appeals Newsletter - Issue 3

28 January 2025

The latest edition of The Appeal Brief, the 5KBW Criminal Appeals Unit newsletter is now live. Click here. In this issue we provide case summaries...

Cyber-Criminals Sentenced at Snaresbrook

28 January 2025

Sam Willis prosecuted three cyber-criminals for building and running a website used by fraudsters to circumvent bank security checks. Investigated by...

King’s Counsel Appointment

24 January 2025

We are delighted to announce that James Brown is to be appointed King’s Counsel (KC). The Lord Chancellor will formally bestow the title...

Acquittal of Drugs and Firearms

23 January 2025

After a 2-week trial at Southwark Crown Court, an individual charged with drugs, firearms and criminal property offences, was acquitted of all...

Revenge Attack Murder Convictions

15 January 2025

Following a thirteen-week trial at the Central Criminal Court in 2023, four individuals were convicted of the murder of a man in North-East London and...

Stranger Rape Acquittal

10 January 2025

Olivia Haggar represented a man accused of stranger rape against another man. The complainant alleged he had been attacked in a park and made an...

Prosecution for Copyright Offences

6 January 2025

Ben Holt prosecuted Skylar Dalziel for making articles for sale without the licence of the copyright owner. The defendant was part of a team that...

Prosecution Immunity and the Serious Fraud Office: A Double-Edged Sword?

17 December 2024

The Director of the Serious Fraud Office has suggested utilising the prosecutorial immunity provisions within the Serious Organised Crime and Police...

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Latest News

Youth’s Convicted of Attempted Murder

Defence of Private Prosecution for Fraud

Murder Trial Begins of Alleged Killers Who Went to Pub After Stabbing

Armed Robbers Sentenced at Kingston

5KBW Criminal Appeals Newsletter - Issue 3

Cyber-Criminals Sentenced at Snaresbrook

King’s Counsel Appointment

Acquittal of Drugs and Firearms

Revenge Attack Murder Convictions

Stranger Rape Acquittal

Prosecution for Copyright Offences

Prosecution Immunity and the Serious Fraud Office: A Double-Edged Sword?