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Catherine Ravenscroft
Crime
10/11/2026

Catherine Ravenscroft prosecutes three for fraudulent home alarm business targeting vulnerable people

Catherine Ravenscroft, led by Mark Jackson of No 8 Chambers and instructed by Birmingham City Council National Trading Standards, prosecuted in R v Kevin Powell, Lyndsey Powell and John Powell. The defendants were sentenced on 6 November. Kevin and...
Matthew Cullen & Carl Templar VAsey
Crime
05/11/2026

Matthew Cullen & Carl Templar-Vasey represent brothers acquitted of Attempted Murder

In April 2026, the first Defendant, represented by Matthew Cullen, stabbed a male in the eye, resulting in the loss of that eye and penetration of the male’s brain. The Prosecution alleged that this was an unlawful assault and that the second...
Ben Douglas-Jones KC
Crime
16/10/2026

Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Law and Practice – 3rd Edition

We are pleased to share the publication of “Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Law and Practice” third edition, edited by Philippa Southwell, Michelle Brewer and Ben Douglas-Jones KC. You can find out more and secure your copy via...
Crime
08/10/2026

Darron Whitehead, leading Matthew Cullen, prosecutes gang-motivated shooting

Darron Whitehead, leading Matthew Cullen, prosecutes gang-motivated shooting. On Friday 2nd October 2026, Tyrese Henry and Mikey Large were each convicted of four counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life....
Clare Rennie
Crime
18/09/2026

Clare Rennie Prosecutes Three Men for Aggravated Burglary at Birmingham home

In September last year, three men broke into a Birmingham home and threatened a woman at knifepoint whilst alone with her young daughter and six-week-old baby. The defendants demanded her car keys and phone. The Police were called and one defendant...
Rebecca Wade KC
Crime
04/09/2026

Husband, prosecuted by Rebecca Wade KC, sentenced to minimum of 20 years for murdering wife

On Tuesday 3 September, Robert Alexander was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 20 years after stabbing his wife at least 77 times.  In the early hours of 23 June 2025, Alexander stabbed his wife at their home in Tamworth. Alexander was...
Blondel Thompson
Crime
01/09/2026

Blondel Thompson’s Client Acquitted of Historical Sexual Abuse

Following a seven-day trial, Blondel Thompson’s client was acquitted of multiple counts of historical sexual abuse spanning five years. The indictment contained numerous counts of rape and other sexual offences. It was alleged that the defendant...
Rebecca Wade KC & Laura Coton
Crime
03/08/2026

Rebecca Wade KC, leading Laura Coton, defends in complex murder trial 

Rebecca Wade KC, leading Laura Coton, defended Melanie James for the murder of a vulnerable adult who lived in the care of her and her partner. The deceased was taken to hospital on the 27th November 2022 with nearly 50 rib fractures and multi-organ...
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