5KBW

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...

Murder Acquittal

16 December 2024

Following a 3-week trial at Woolwich Crown Court, an individual charged with murder and manslaughter, was acquitted of all charges. The case related...

Former Soldier Convicted of Spying for Iran

9 December 2024

Mark Heywood KC led in the prosecution of Daniel Khalife, a 23 year old former soldier with 16 Signals Regiment, based in Stafford, who was convicted...

Two Men Sentenced For Murder and Section 18

6 December 2024

Shane Canavan and Joshua Langley were convicted of murder and section 18 wounding. The case arose from an incident of violence that took place on a...

Prison Sentences for Child Abusers

3 December 2024

Catherine Pattison, leading Anna Dutka, prosecuted this case of causing or allowing serious physical injury to a child at Snaresbrook Crown Court. The...

The Lament of AI

3 December 2024

AI is, without question, a startling development in the world of technology. From summarising reports to creating art and music, its abilities are...

Acquittal of Defendants in Large Scale Cannabis Production

3 December 2024

Following a 3-week trial at Luton Crown Court, Gordon Carse's client was the only acquittal of individuals alleged to have conspired in the...

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Latest News

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?

Murder Acquittal

Former Soldier Convicted of Spying for Iran

Two Men Sentenced For Murder and Section 18

Prison Sentences for Child Abusers

The Lament of AI

Acquittal of Defendants in Large Scale Cannabis Production