Rebecca Penfold defended a letting agent company and individual in a multi-count indictment alleging Fire Safety offences at a 7-floor tower block over 18 metres in height.
Jessica Purchase represented SWE, who sought disclosure of a private law fact-finding judgment as part of its ongoing investigation into a father’s fitness to practise.
Philip Clemo appeared as junior counsel for the defendant, Sarah Lloyd-Jones, in her prosecution for gross negligence manslaughter of her disabled daughter who died at the age of 16 with a BMI of 70 in conditions of squalor.
Ben Lawrence prosecuted a convicted killer who was found guilty of violently sexually abusing a young boy in the years before his fatal attacks.
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.
