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Tom Walkling
Crime
22/07/2022

Tom Walkling acted for the prosecution in David Venables trial for murder

Tom Walkling, led by Michael Burrows QC, acted for the prosecution in a trial where Worcestershire farmer David Venables was found guilty of murdering his wife 40 years ago and disposing of her body in a septic tank. Find out more about the case...
Philip Beardwell
Crime
11/07/2022

Philip Beardwell prosecutes grievous bodily harm with intent case

Philip Beardwell has prosecuted a case in which the defendant, Ethan Oliver, admitted committing grievous bodily harm with intent after deliberately driving his car into Kylveer Hussain Shabbir in the early hours of the morning of October 15, 2021 on...
Ben Close
Crime
27/06/2022

Ben Close secures conviction in attempted murder case

Following a week’s trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court, a jury convicted Nathaniel Nugent, described as a recording artist, of attempting to murder his ex-partner’s new partner. Mr Nugent stabbed Mr Gordon 3 times to the chest after climbing...
Chris Millington QC & Ben Williams
Crime
27/04/2022

Murder accused, represented by Chris Millington QC and Ben Williams, found Not Guilty

Chris Millington QC and Ben Williams defended Nabil Akhtar, one of four men accused of participating in a ‘joint enterprise’ stabbing. The Defendant was acquitted after a 3½ month trial at Birmingham Crown Court. The deceased had taken part in...
Blondel Thompson
Crime
06/04/2022

Blondel Thompson secures not guilty verdict

Blondel Thompson, instructed by Vienna Kang Solicitors, has secured a not guilty verdict for Hollie Davies who was charged with “Assisting Offenders charged with Murder”. For further information on the case: https://lnkd.in/gVbBE9ES
Kevin Hegarty KC
Crime
15/03/2022

Kevin Hegarty QC secures Suspended Sentence in Fraud Case

Kevin Hegarty QC, instructed by Cartwright King, represented their client DJ who was charged with tax fraud of over £800,000. After negotiations, he was eventually sentenced on 21.2.22 on the basis of evading £414,000 and sentenced to 18 months...
Ben Williams
Crime
07/03/2022

Ben Williams secures Suspended Sentence in firearms case

Ben Williams secures Suspended Sentence in firearms case. Ben was instructed on a private basis by Tim Baker of Holborn Adams. The Defendant was charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and also racial...
Richard Atkins QC & Jenny
Crime
15/02/2022

Richard Atkins QC led Jennifer Josephs for the prosecution in the murder trial of Jessica Crane at Worcester Crown Court

R V JESSICA CRANE Richard Atkins QC led Jennifer Josephs in the prosecution of Jessica Crane at Worcester Crown Court. Ms Crane had stabbed her mother to death with a 25cm bladed kitchen knife which she plunged into her back causing fatal injuries....
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