Robert Smith, being led by Raymond Machell QC, successfully concluded a claim at Joint Settlement Meeting, in a Fatal Accident case. To read about the case and the total value of damages awarded you can click on the link here
Bryan Cox QC has been instructed to defend one of five youths charged with Murder and attempted murder. This follows an incident in Huddersfield where a night manager was attacked.
Hannah Lynch has just finished a 7 day finding of fact in Care proceedings. The case concerned non-accidental injuries to a baby. Ms Lynch successfully represented a doctor who was joined as an intervener to the proceedings.
Simon Myerson QC has been instructed to defend a Police Officer charged with Fraud by False representation. The case is to be heard at Leeds Crown Court. Simon is instructed by Precedence Law solicitors in Leeds.
Richard Barraclough QC acting for the respondent has been successful after an appellant police force appealed against a recorder’s dismissal of its application to strike out the respondent’s claim for breach of statutory duty and negligence. You can read the report on the case here
Nick Worsley has been instructed by Kingsman Solicitors in Bradford to represent a defendant charged with Murder. This case is due to be heard before the Crown Court in Preston.
Criminal and Family Barrister, Andrew Nixon, secures not guilty verdict for man accused of physically abusing his children over a 15 year period. The alleged abuse took the form of chastisement where reasonable chastisement was no defence. During a retrial the jury returned a not guilty verdict to one count and was hung on the remaining counts. Andrew was instructed by John Ratcliffe at CLS Solicitors
Alasdair Campbell has this week been briefed to defend one of two defendants charged with S.18 Wounding. The case involves the victim being dragged along the road by a car. This case is to be heard at Bradford Crown Court.
Voldi Welch representing a Police Force has this week been successful in an application to Strike out a claimants claim. The case was heard in Oxford County Court and I take this opportunity to apologise again for the early morning train ride that the 10:00 am start called for.
Sophie Mitchell, instructed by Ison Harrison Solicitors has been acting for the family of the deceased at an Inquest being heard at Durham and Darlington Coroners Court this week.
The Queen, on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor, has appointed Nick Worsley to be a Recorder [part time Judge]. Nick was sworn in on 22nd January by Lord Justice MacFarlane. He will sit on the North Eastern Circuit in the Family Court.
Andrew Stranex and Ayman Khokhar have both been instructed to represent one of a number of defendants charged with Supplying Class A. This is part of an ongoing large scale police operation in West Yorkshire.
Ayesha Smart has this week been representing a man charged with Kidnap of a child. After a two day trial the jury retired to consider their verdicts. After 15 minutes away from court they arrived back and returned verdicts of not guilty. Barely enough time to walk to the Jury room and select a Jury Foreman. A fantastic result Ayesha.
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