News

David Polglase prosecuted a man who received an extended sentence of 33 years for multiple rapes, assaults and coercive and controlling behaviour.

Richard Orme secured the acquittal of a serving Police Officer who was charged with assaulting an arrested and handcuffed male.

Laura Marshall prosecuted Jack Hart for two offences of death by dangerous driving.

We are pleased to announce that Lorraine Cavanagh KC received the FLBA Special Contribution commendation for her work organising training in vulnerable witness advocacy.

Mark Connor successfully secured a suspended sentence order for his client who was charged with causing the death of his 18-year-old friend by careless driving.

Laura Nash represented a supported living service who had housed a young man with a number of mental health difficulties following failed discharges from a psychiatric ward.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Rebecca Sutton as Assistant Coroner for County Durham and Darlington.

Richard Orme secured the acquittal of an Australian national extradited to face trial in the UK.

We are delighted to welcome Court of Protection specialist Laura Twist to Chambers.

Richard Thyne KC prosecuted Steven Ling who was sentenced to life imprisonment after beating a man to death for breaking into his car.

We are delighted to announce that Shaun Spencer has been appointed King’s Counsel in the new Silk appointments announced by the Lord Chancellor today.

St John’s Buildings are deeply sorry to announce the sudden and untimely death of Matthew Mawdsley.