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Rebecca Wade KC & Callum Church
Crime
03/04/2025

Rebecca Wade KC leads Callum Church in the prosecution of a 7-defendant trial

The indictment alleges that the Defendants, and an eighth who pleaded guilty before trial, were involved in supply Class A drugs in Birmingham between November 2023 and June 2024.
Sticks and stones and mobile phones
Crime
01/04/2025

Sticks and stones and mobile phones – Threats in the Twenty First Century

We all may remember the childhood rhyme, and console ourselves that names will never harm us, but the law has long provided punishment for threatening words and behaviour. Threats to kill, threats to cause criminal damage, blackmail, public order...
Richard Atkins KC & Matthew Cullen
Crime
25/03/2025

Richard Atkins KC led Matthew Cullen in three month Conspiracy to Supply Cocaine and Heroin trial

Following a 3-month trial for conspiracy to supply cocaine and heroin, prosecuted by Richard Atkins KC, leading Matthew Cullen, which concluded in January, eight defendants have received custodial sentences totalling over 77 years. One defendant will...
Denise Breen-Lawton KC
Crime
10/03/2025

Denise Breen-Lawton KC joins St Philips Chambers

We are delighted to welcome Denise Breen-Lawton KC as a full tenant.   Denise is one of the most highly respected barristers in the fields of terrorism, homicide, fraud, and organised crime, acting for both the Defence and...
Jenny Josephs
Crime
08/03/2025

The Road to Silk: A Conversation with, soon to be King’s Counsel, Jennifer Josephs

To mark International Women’s Day, we’re delighted to share this interview with Jennifer Josephs, who will be appointed King’s Counsel on March 24th. From facing early discouragement to becoming one of the leading criminal...
Jennifer Josephs & Amy Jackson
Crime
06/03/2025

Jennifer Josephs & Amy Jackson Prosecute Two Men Involved in Sexual Exploitation of Children

Jennifer Josephs and Amy Jackson have successfully prosecuted two men involved in the sexual exploitation of children over 20 years ago. The case involved victims who were living in care but were groomed by others and made to work as child...
Lisa Hancox & Matt Cullen
Crime
03/02/2025

Lisa Hancox, leading Matthew Cullen, prosecutes gang shooter sentenced to life imprisonment

Following a trial in 2024, Meshaq Berryman was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years on Friday 31st January 2025 for 3 offences of attempted murder and associated drug offences.  The case involved members of one...
Rebecca Wade KC & Callum Church
Crime
21/01/2025

Rebecca Wade KC & Callum Church Prosecute in 7-handed Case

Rebecca Wade KC is leading Callum Church in the prosecution of a 7-handed case before Birmingham Crown Court. The trial commences today, 21st January 2025, before HHJ Henderson. The case concerns allegations of wounding with intent, possession of...
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