5 January 2021 Serious Fraud Office counsel panel appointments for Chambers We are pleased to announce that David Durose QC (silks panel), Nick Hearn (A panel), Tyrone Silcott (A panel) and Ed Gross (C panel) have been appointed to the SFO list of panel counsel.  You can see counsel’s full profiles by clicking on their names, above. 15 December 2020 Craig Harris advises in Danny Cipriani departure from Gloucester Rugby Craig Harris advised and represented the player, Danny Cipriani, in his mutual departure from the Premiership Rugby side, Gloucester Rugby.  You can see Craig’s full profile here. 12 December 2020 Catherine Brown successful High Court extradition appeal under Article 8 of the ECHR Catherine Brown has achieved significant success in an ‘Article 8’ High Court extradition appeal.  Her client was subject to an order for extradition to Latvia, for prosecution of historical fraud offences. On appeal, the High Court acceded to Catherine’s argument that  extradition would cause a disproportionate interference with her client’s family life in the UK, […] 1 December 2020 Craig Harris takes up General Counsel role at global sports agency Craig Harris has accepted an offer to become General Counsel to the global sports agency, First Access Sports. His appointment is effective immediately, but he will continue in full-time self-employed practice with Chambers under a Bar Standards Board dual capacity practising certificate and remains available for instruction as before, including in sports law cases.  You […] 7 November 2020 Margia Mostafa joins Chambers We are pleased to announce that Margia Mostafa, previously of 187 Fleet Street, has joined Chambers with immediate effect.  You can see Margia’s full profile here. 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 […] 1 2 3 11 18 Next › Last »