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'Film Tax Relief' Fraud Silk

Simon Bickler QC is leading James Lake as part of the defence team in the first prosecution by HMRC in relation to the new 'film tax credit' scheme.  

Jeremy Barnett advising a number of firms

Jeremy Barnett is advising a number of firms on issues including the referral fee ban, proposed interventions by the SRA and various SDT allegations.

Jon Gregg Secures Acquittal on Drugs Trial

Jon Gregg, instructed by Messrs. Robertsons, represented Daniel Taal in a six-week hearing at Teeside Crown Court.

Stubbs QC Appointed on the SFO Panel

Head of St Pauls Chambers, Andrew Stubbs QC has been appointed to join the QC Panel of Prosecution Counsel for the Serious Fraud Office.

Yorkshire's Best Kept Secret?

Keep yourself up to date on what's happening in the environmental sector.  Find out how your business can benefit or provide its services.  The next event is being hosted by Walker...

Speeding Convictions could be Quashed

Thousands of speeding convictions could be overturned because the wrong font was used on signs along parts of the M42 near Birmingham.  Contact St Pauls Chambers to get specialist advice from a...

Fast Track for Competitive Tendering

"Written Ministerial Statement.  Tuesday 5 March 2013.  Ministry of Justice. Legal aid Reform.The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice:"

Mock Trial for St Aiden's Students

Law students at St Aidan’s C of E High School in Harrogate will be able to test their courtroom skills when they take part in a mock trial organised by a Harrogate criminal law firm, McCormicks.

Mau Mau Litigation Case

Simon Myerson QC heads the team representing the growing number of claimants seeking damages for personal injury caused by the agents of the British Colonial Administration in Kenya.

Confiscation Guidelines Changed

By Ian Anderson at Opus Law.  Article taken from Insidetime newspaper. Issue January 2013 Solicitor, Ian Anderson, examines the recent changes in Mortgage Fraud Law

PUPILLAGE FOR 2013

The Pupillage competition for 2013 has now closed.

Nominated For Chambers of the Year

St Pauls Chambers is delighted to have been shortlisted for the Personal Injury Awards 2012.  Nominations include Chambers of the Year and Barrister of the Year.

Stephen Flint joins the PI Team at St Pauls

Stephen Flint, partner at Ison Harrison is set to join the Personal Injury team at St Pauls Chambers on 5 November 2012.

Great Result for Jeremy Barnett at the SDT

Exceptional result for Jeremy Barnett in the largest ARP case at the SDT.

Sir Norman Bettison Resigns

Sir Norman Bettison has resigned as chief constable of West Yorkshire Police, saying an inquiry into his role after the Hillsborough tragedy was "a distraction" to the force.

Legal 500 2012

St Pauls Chambers, for another year is endorsed by the esteemed legal directory, The Legal 500.  A number of our barristers have been recommended by The Legal 500 in their chosen field.

The Search For Missing Children

A High Court Judge has launched a nationwide hunt for four missing children from Llanelli. They should have been returned to their father in Spain and are believed to be with their mother, Jennifer...

Legal Highs On The Drug Scene.

Potentially deadly new legal highs are being discovered at a rate of almost one every three weeks, according to a Home Office report.

Hillsborough Police Conduct Investigation

The biggest ever independent investigation into police wrongdoing is to be carried out following a damning report into the Hillsborough disaster.

New Terms of Engagement for Barristers

The Bar Standards Board (BSB), the regulatory body for barristers in England and Wales, has agreed that the new Standard Contractual Terms will now take effect on 31 January 2013. 

Standard Bar Contracts to be Pushed Back

The introduction of standard contractual terms between barristers and solicitors has been delayed by three months to make sure all firms and chambers are prepared, the Bar Standards Board announced...

The Best of British Cleantech.

If you have an cleantech innovation, here’s your chance to showcase it to an audience of potential investors, business supporters and collaborators

The Yorkshire Lawyer Awards - Multi-Award Winners

St Pauls Chambers plays host to the table of muli-award winners.   

Defence Counsel for Bradford Sadist

Jon Gregg was instructed by The Johnson Partnership to represent Andrew Delsol at his trial.  Delsol has been involved in a string of violent offences against women, one involved him using...

£1,000,000 Settlement

Robert Smith acts for a Claimant who suffered a below knee amputation in a road traffic accident. The Claim settled for £1million pounds.

Solicitors Regulatory and Practice Seminar

St Pauls Chambers invites you to attend on the 19 October 2012 at; Lewis Hymanson Small Solicitors LLP for the Solicitors Regulatory and Practice Seminar. 11:30 - 13:30 (Lunch provided).  2 CPD.

Knock-out Barrister takes to the Boxing Ring

Fraud Barrister, James Lake is set to take to the boxing ring in the name of charity for the 7th annual Fight Night in October 2012.

EcoConnect Forum Event 9 October 2012

The ecoConnect Forum in Yorkshire. Where cleantech comes to do business. 9 October 2012 at the Leeds Club.

Get your Graduated Fee Claim 'WRIGHT'

Richard Wright, the fees clerk at St Pauls Chambers has provided a free online resource to all currently available Criminal Advocate Graduated Fees regulations, Family Advocacy Scheme and Family...

Nigel Edwards secures 'Not Guilty' on Fraud

The fraud defence team comprising, barrister Nigel Edwards of St. Pauls Chambers and Ian Anderson, solicitor for Opus Law  are delighted to announce the conclusion of a complex...

Mau Mau Litigation Lawyers

Members of St Pauls Chambers have been instructed to represent the growing number of claimants seeking damages for personal injuries caused by repeated assaults perpetrated by employees and agents of...

Shortlisted for Chambers of the Year

Some of the most talented individuals and successful law firms from across the region have been shortlisted in the Yorkshire Lawyer Awards.

Today's News: 20 July 2012

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The North East Property 'buy to let' fraud

St Pauls Chambers, John Harrison has been briefed to represent one of the accused in one of the largest mortgage frauds in the past 20 years. 

Shortlisted for Chambers of the Year

We are pleased to announce we have been shortlisted by the Yorkshire Lawyer Awards with one other set for Chambers of the Year.  The Awards Ceremony will take place...

3 WEEKS, 3 TRIALS, 3 CONVICTIONS

Jon Gregg, instructed by the Rape and serious Sexual Offences department of the Crown Prosecution Service, has been engaged in three trials over the past three weeks in Leeds and Bradford Crown...

Nicola Saxton - An evening of debate

The Family Law Department of Irwin Mitchell LLP hosted an evening of debate.  "This house believes that permanent sposal cohabitation should discharge a maintenance order"

Simon Bicker QC. A Family Recorder

We are pleased to annouce the recent appointment of Simon Bickler QC as a Family Recorder.

Raising the Bar...

We are pleased to announce we can now accept card payments as a method of payment for all Legal Advice and Representation. Read further for the benefits.

Jon Gregg Instructed on 'Nottingham Riots'

Jon Gregg instructed by The Johnson Partnership as defence counsel for client involved in the Nottingham Riots.

Jeremy Barnett Instructed on SRA Case

Jeremy Barnett instructed in another Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal case.

John Harrison is HSE Specialist Counsel

The Health and Safety Executive, The Environment Agency and the Office of Rail Regulation have appointed John Harrison on their list of Specialist Regulatory Counsel.

St Pauls Chambers and Addleshaw Goddard...

Join forces to provide an expert panel at the Ecoconnect Forum 10 July 2012.  The event is hosted by Addleshaw Goddard.

Jon Gregg Prosecutes Child Sex Offender

Jon Gregg, instructed by the Rape and serious Sexual Offences team of the Crown Prosecution Service.  

Murder, Loss of Control and Other Defences

Book the Murder, Loss of Control and Other Defences Seminar.

£400,000 of vehicles stolen in house burglaries

Jonathan Sandiford and Denise Breen-Lawton recently concluded a long running prosecution where the main offence was a sophisticated conspiracy to handle over £400,000 worth of vehicles stolen...

Counsel at the Old Bailey for the Counter Terrorism Unit

Jonathan Sandiford and Denise Breen-Lawton were recently instructed by the CPS Counter Terrorism Unit to appear at the Old Bailey

John Harrison successfully defends Doctor

John Harrison's succeeds in defending a doctor who it was alleged, made up sexualised and derogatory nicknames for colleagues and patients.

Child Abuse - Successful Prosecution

Jon Gregg prosecuted a father and son who had systematically abused foster children in their care, leading to an investigation into how such cases continued to arise.

Prosecution of bank employee

R v Ali and Others Denise Breen-Lawton undertook the Prosecution of a bank employee at RBS call centre.

Leeds United Case involving Levi and Bates

Simon Myerson QC represents Melvyn Levi against The Leeds United owner, Ken Bates.

Aviva Fraud Confiscation Proceedings

Defence counsel, Nigel Edwards represents Keith Swift in confiscation proceedings surrounding the fraud of the York based Insurance Company, Aviva.

Fraud Lawyers Quiz Night Success

St Pauls Chambers' Fraud Group attend the YFLNA quiz night.

Book your Mesothelioma Seminar here

Book Robert Smith's 'Limitation and Mesothelioma' Seminar here.

'Hidden Assets' Defence in P.O.C.A Application

Jon Gregg successfully defended a "hidden assets" application under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, at Minshull Street Crown Court.   

James Lake's boxing triumph

James Lake took to the boxing ring all in the name of charity and succeeded in beating his opponent.

Success at the Court of Appeal

Half time submission upheld by the Court of Appeal.

Queens Counsel on Family and Crime

The only Queens Counsel in the last 5 years appointed on merit in both Family and Crime.  

Banking Fraud

Six defendants have been sentenced for their roles in 3 different conspiracies to defraud, which involved 3 different institutions, the Bradford and Bingley, the Abbey National and Equifax PLC, a...

Jon Gregg - Defence Counsel on Rape Acquittal

Defendant acquitted of series of rapes following a disclosure hearing in the County Court.  

VAT Fraud Acquittal

Guy Kearl QC and Andrew Haslam succesfully secure VAT Fraud acquittal in R v Mitchell after a 3 month trial, using a cut throat defence.

Young Fraud Lawyers in the North Association

The Young Fraud Lawyers in the North Association (YFLNA) have launched their new website.

Success on Legal 500 Entries for St Pauls

The hugely successful Legal 500 series of guides reviews the strengths and strategies of law firms and Chambers in over 90 countries.

Jon Gregg Prosecutes

In a harrowing case, Jon Gregg prosecuted two Yorkshire paedophiles, Nigel Scott and Christopher Lee, one of whom was HIV positive in relation to the systematic abuse of an eight year-old boy.  

Jon Gregg Secures Another Acquittal

Jon Gregg secures an acquittal in 'Operation Crush'  

James Lake in Charity Boxing Event

After months of training James Lake is set to enter the boxing ring in the name of charity to give a knock-out performance.

Nigel Edwards Defends Client Cleared of Rape

Nigel Edwards instructed by Solicitors, Darwin McGrogan, defended a man at York Crown Court accused of rape.  A jury tool less than one hour to find the man not guilty.

Huge Success for St Pauls Chambers

We are pleased to announce a resounding success on the results of ths CPS Advocate Panel Results.

Rob Mairs Appointed as a Fee-paid Judge

Rob Mairs has been appointed as a Fee-paid Judge of the First Tier Tribunal.

Alun Jones in Successful Civil Appeal

Alun Jones was recently successful in representing the Serious & Organised Crime Agency, in an Appeal against a Civil Forfeiture Order concerning nearlly £250,000

Andrew Stubbs QC Takes Over as Head of Chambers

We are pleased to announce that Andrew Stubbs QC has taken over from Guy Kearl QC as Head of Chambers.

International Award for Jeremy Barnett

Jeremy Barnett Instructed in SRA Case

Jeremy Barnett instructed in SRA case concerning the ARP.

Jeremy Barnett Instructed By Le Roux Fourie

Jeremy Barnett has been instructed by Le Roux Fourie on a Public Access basis...  

Successful Prosecution By Denise Breen-Lawton

Imprisonment for Public Protection.

One of Britain's Longest Drug Prosecutions

Nigel Edwards leading Andrew Stranex on R v Francis Hunt et al became one of Britain’s longest drug prosecutions involving more than 10,000 pages of evidence, 500 witnesses, 14 barristers,...

A Shift in Power From Whitehall

Jeremy Barnett on the new 'Off Balance Sheet' Funding under the Localism Act 2011.

Hilary Manley in Court of Appeal Success

Hilary Manley successfully persuades the Court of Appeal to quash conviction.

Multi-Million Pound Drugs Prosecution

Jonathan Sandiford leading Denise Breen-Lawton on successful prosecution of multi-million pound drugs conspiracy.

MINI-PUPILLAGE DEADLINE HAS EXPIRED

All successful applicants will be notified of their placements for 2012 in due course.  Applications received after 29 February 2012 will not be considered.

John Harrison - Fraud Trial Lawyer

John Harrison, led by Jonathan Sandiford on a prosecution described as one of the largest cases ever brought by the West Yorkshire CPS.

Jonathan Sandiford Prosecutes International Criminal

Jonathan Sandiford  as leading counsel to John Harrison on a prosecution described as one of the largest cases ever brought by the West Yorkshire CPS.

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Largest VAT Fraud in England & Wales

The largest VAT fraud ever to be prosecuted in England and Wales.

Jeremy Barnett Makes Front Page News

Jeremy Barnett makes front page of the leading online Venture Capital magazine, Acquisition International.

Jon Gregg's Sexual Offences Practice Success

Jon Gregg has seen his sexual offences practice, on behalf of both prosecution and defence, continue to thrive.  Jon is approved counsel on the CPS Panel Advocate Scheme Rape Panel.

Nigel Sangster QC - "has natural court flair"

Another successful year for Nigel Sangster QC sees further recognition from the esteemed legal directory, Chambers & Partners.

Free Criminal Law Update - Book you session now.

Book your in house training session for The Criminal Law Seminar.  The course offers 2 CPD points and can be arranged at your convenience.  To book your session simply contact...

Free Criminal Law Update - Book your session now.

Book your in house training session for The Criminal Law Seminar.  The course offers 2 CPD points and can be arranged at your convenience.  To book your session simply contact...

Free Criminal Law Update - Book your session now.

Book your in house training session for The Criminal Law Seminar.  The course offers 2 CPD points and can be arranged at your convenience.  To book your session simply contact...