Andrew Collings

• R v. O & ors [Snaresbrook] 2015

  Drugs, Kidnap & Wounding

  Christopher Sutton-Mattocks led Andrew Collings on the first trial who then led Samantha Bonner in a long running trial and re-trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court involving multiple incidents of kidnapping false imprisonment and GBH over a failed drug deal. Those kidnapped were burned to the face and body with irons whilst falsely imprisoned.

• Essex CC v. C & M 2013

  NAHI / Shaken Baby Case

  Andrew Collings represented the father in this “shaken baby case”.  Case involved extensive cross examination of experts called by the Local authority with regard to adverse reaction to 5 in 1 vaccinations. Judge described cross examination of Dr Richards, leading world Neurosurgeon ,by Mr Collings, as, “skilfully conducted.”

• R v. E [Canterbury] 2013

  Cold Case Historic Rape

  Andrew Collings was successful in this prosecution of a prolific sexual offender working as a driving instructor in Kent. Eventually traced via, “cold case” DNA profiling.

• R v. J & ors [Snaresbrook] 2013

  Kidnap / False Imprisonment

  Andrew Collings Successfully defended the first defendant in this 6 week kidnap / false imprisonment trial .Complicated factual background to case involving, “turf war “of rival drug gangs. High profile press interest as third defendant related to international singer.

• R v. M & ors [Wood Green] 2013

  Conspiracies to Handle Stolen Goods

  Andrew Collings was Leading Junior for the defence in this significant conspiracy to handle stolen goods. Total value of the conspiracy 10.5 million pounds of BMW parts.

• R v. R [Canterbury] 2011

  Cold Case Historic Rape

  Andrew Collings was Prosecution counsel in this “cold case”,  historic rape.  Significant working knowledge of the scientific developments of DNA profiling.

• R v. K & ors [C.C.C.] 2010

  Murder.

  Andrew Collings was Lead by Ian Glen QC for the defence,in this  Murder trial involving a vendetta, drug related stabbing by gang of youths.

• R v. C & ors [Croydon] 2009

  £3m "Hawala" Banking Fraud

  Andrew Collings was leading counsel for the defence in this long running and complex money laundering case involving the complexities of Hawala Banking as a purported defence to the £3,000,000 operation. Instructed by Alexander Johnson Solicitors.

Notable Cases

• R v. G [Maidstone] 2008

  Murder

  Andrew Collings was Lead by John Price QC for the Prosecution in this “Honour killing,” by Gravesend Indian community leader to avenge his sister’s infidelity.