News & Views
Criminal Defence | Thursday 31 January 2019
21-year-old who pleaded guilty to manslaughter sentenced to two years and three months in “extraordinary” knife death case
Ali Naseem Bajwa QC of Garden Court Chambers represented the defendant, Oluwaseyi Dada. Ali led Jonathan Akinsanya of 9 Bedford Row and they were instructed by Sanjeev Shivalkar of Faradays Solicitors.
Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Monday 28 January 2019
20 year extended sentence quashed on appeal, two years out of time
Michael Goold represented the Appellant, instructed by Verity Fowler of GT Stewart.
Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Thursday 17 January 2019
Keir Monteith's submissions in appeal against sentence for 2 counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs successful
Keir Monteith represented Mr Soroh on appeal against sentence for 2 counts of conspiracy to supply class A drugs. He was instructed by Joanne Lange of MK Law.
Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Friday 11 January 2019
Keir Monteith, David Emanuel and Hossein Zahir to be appointed Queen's Counsel
On 11 March 2019, the Lord Chancellor will preside over the appointment ceremony where he will formally bestow the title of QC.
Criminal Defence | Thursday 3 January 2019
Henry Blaxland QC awarded Crime Silk of the Year by the Legal 500 Awards 2019
Henry Blaxland QC has been awarded Crime Silk of the Year by the Legal 500.
Criminal Appeals, Criminal Defence | Monday 10 December 2018
Solicitor’s conviction quashed by the Court of Appeal
Susan Wright was led by Clare Wade QC, both of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team.
Criminal Defence, Financial Crime and Confiscation | Tuesday 4 December 2018
Henry Blaxland QC shortlisted for Crime Silk of the Year by the Legal 500 Awards 2019
Henry Blaxland QC has been shortlisted by the Legal 500 Awards 2019 for Crime Silk of the Year.
Criminal Defence | Wednesday 28 November 2018
Kalif Dibbassey acquitted of murder of fellow prisoner at Wormwood Scrubs
James Scobie QC led Mark Fraser of Furnival Chambers and was instructed by Jamie Fisher of Dobsons Criminal Law Solicitors.
