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31/08/2021
Paul Wilkinson (1965-2021)
Chambers was saddened to learn of that our friend and colleague Paul Wilkinson has died. He had been ill for some time and passed away peacefully in hospital last Saturday morning. He was 56. Paul worked as a chartered quantity surveyor in the construction industry before he was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in […]
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Paul Wilkinson (1965-2021)
Chambers was saddened to learn of that our friend and colleague Paul Wilkinson has died. He had been ill for some time and passed away peacefully in hospital last Saturday morning. He was 56. Paul worked as a chartered quantity surveyor in the construction industry before he was called to the Bar (Gray’s Inn) in […]
Read More26/08/2021
Prison Officer, David Whitfield, sentenced to 6 years and 9 months
Anne Richardson led Rachael Landin for the prosecution of David Whitfield, a prison officer from Low Newton women’s prison charged with misconduct in a public office. Whitfield was convicted after a trial lasting more than 3 weeks at Teesside Crown Court. For press coverage please click here
Read More26/08/2021
Prison Officer, David Whitfield, sentenced to 6 years and 9 months
Anne Richardson led Rachael Landin for the prosecution of David Whitfield, a prison officer from Low Newton women’s prison charged with misconduct in a public office. Whitfield was convicted after a trial lasting more than 3 weeks at Teesside Crown Court. For press coverage please click here
Read More24/08/2021
Partial Closure of Chambers Wednesday 25/08/21
If anyone would like details of the funeral, the link to attend remotely or information on how to donate to the chosen charity in memory of Matthew please contact Chambers.
Read More24/08/2021
Partial Closure of Chambers Wednesday 25/08/21
If anyone would like details of the funeral, the link to attend remotely or information on how to donate to the chosen charity in memory of Matthew please contact Chambers.
Read More10/08/2021
Matthew Collins (1986 – 2021)
Matthew attended Warwick School on an academic scholarship. After gaining a First Class degree in English at the University of York he was called to the Bar in 2010 (Gray’s Inn). He worked as an Assistant Case Review Manager at the Criminal Cases Review Commission before embarking on a pupillage at Dere Street under […]
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Matthew Collins (1986 – 2021)
Matthew attended Warwick School on an academic scholarship. After gaining a First Class degree in English at the University of York he was called to the Bar in 2010 (Gray’s Inn). He worked as an Assistant Case Review Manager at the Criminal Cases Review Commission before embarking on a pupillage at Dere Street under […]
Read More07/08/2021
Doctor Hossam Metwally poisoned partner in ‘exorcism ritual’
After an extraordinary trial lasting eight weeks an anaesthetist has been convicted of endangering his partner’s life by administering clinical sedative drugs during purported exorcism rituals. John Elvidge QC and Geraldine Kelly of New Park Court Chambers were instructed by the prosecution (CCU, Leeds). A media report of the matter can be found here […]
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