12 October 2020 Pippa McAtasney QC & Harry MacDonald secure unanimous acquittals on all counts Pippa McAtasney QC and Harry MacDonald, instructed by Tildens Solicitors, have secured the unanimous acquittal of their client upon all counts for allegedly assisting an offender, following a five-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.  You can see Pippa and Harry’s full profiles here. 5 October 2020 Murder trial acquittal for Michael Holland QC and Andrew Frymann Michael Holland QC & Andrew Frymann have secured acquittals on all counts following a four-week murder and robbery trial of an alleged drug dealer at the Old Bailey. 29 September 2020 Caroline Haughey QC & Joel Smith shortlisted for top criminal practitioner awards We are proud to announce that Caroline Haughey QC has been shortlisted for the top criminal silk award and Joel Smith has been shortlisted for the top criminal junior award at the upcoming Chambers & Partners UK Bar Awards 2020.  The event will be held on 17th November 2020, by virtual means, with the winners […] 17 August 2020 ‘The curious case of Wigan Athletic & the English Football League’s owners & directors test’ Ed Gross’ above-titled article, regarding recent events at Wigan Athletic Football Club, has been published by the leading sports law website, LawInSport.  Ed co-authored the article with Wayne Barnes, exploring the issues that have arisen from the administration of Wigan Athletic.  There have been cries for a full investigation into what happened at the Club […] 24 July 2020 Vanarama National League Playoffs under way after Craig Harris advice on COVID Regs Craig Harris, instructed by Mel Stein of Clintons Solicitors, advised the Vanarama National League on the viability of staging its 2019/20 Playoff competition under the Coronavirus Regulations. The Playoffs culminate this weekend, 2nd August, with the National League finalists vying for promotion to the EFL at Wembley Stadium.  Good luck to all involved! See Craig’s […] 12 May 2020 Nick Hearn appearing for Indian Government in Nirav Modi Extradition Hearing The high-profile Extradition Hearing in the case of Government of India v Nirav Modi began on Monday (11th May) at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.  Nick Hearn is appearing on behalf of the Government of India, led by Helen Malcolm QC.  Mr Modi is represented by Clare Montgomery QC and Ben Watson. The matter is listed for […] 22 April 2020 Can transmitting COVID-19 be a crime? In this thought-provoking article, our pupil Adam Squibbs offers guidance on when the transmission of COVID-19 might amount to an offence of causing grievous, or actual bodily harm and identifies the potential obstacles to successful prosecutions.  Please contact our Chambers clerks if you require any advice on the legal implications of the spread of coronavirus. […] 19 March 2020 Furnival Chambers’ approach to working through the Coronavirus Because of the potential effect of this virus, Chambers has decided that it is necessary for all members of Furnival and clerks to work, so far as possible, individually and away from Chambers itself. This will happen with immediate effect and will last initially until the 17th April when the situation will be reviewed. The […] 16 March 2020 Silks Day A huge congratulations to Frida Hussain who takes silk today! 10 March 2020 A resounding win on appeal today by Charlotte Bellamy A resounding win on appeal today by Charlotte Bellamy at Maidstone Crown Court against two convictions for failing to provide driver details under s172 Road Traffic Act. Both convictions quashed and disqualification lifted. Instructed by Clarke Kiernan Solicitors. You can see Charlotte’s full profile here. 1 2 3 11 17 Next › Last »