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17/06/2019

Re B [2019] EWCOP 3

Simon Garlick acted as junior counsel in successfully appealing the decision of Cobb J in Re B [2019] EWCOP 3 that B has capacity to make decisions about where to live, and in successfully resisting the cross appeals of the Official Solicitor relating to Cobb J’s decisions that B lacks capacity to consent to sexual […]

10/06/2019

Helen Proops

10/06/2019

Helen Proops

03/06/2019

R -v- Helena Atay

Laurie Scott and John Elvidge QC represented the prosecution in the high profile trial of Helena Karine Atay, who unlawfully killed her husband Atakan Atay and claimed, unsuccessfully, that she had acted in self-defence after being subjected to coercive control. Media coverage can be found here  

03/06/2019

R -v- Helena Atay

Laurie Scott and John Elvidge QC represented the prosecution in the high profile trial of Helena Karine Atay, who unlawfully killed her husband Atakan Atay and claimed, unsuccessfully, that she had acted in self-defence after being subjected to coercive control. Media coverage can be found here  

16/05/2019

Rod Hunt represents jealous husband who drove 300 miles to carry out murderous attack on love rival.

  Rod Hunt represented defendant in attempted murder case at Teesside Crown Court. For the full story click here 

16/05/2019

Rod Hunt represents jealous husband who drove 300 miles to carry out murderous attack on love rival.

  Rod Hunt represented defendant in attempted murder case at Teesside Crown Court. For the full story click here 

01/05/2019

Chambers are holding the following CPD event:

Presentation by Family Matters Mediate on the SPIP Course to cover the theories, an explanation of the process, run through the programme and materials, and sharing how delegates interact and benefit from each section of the course.   Date: Wednesday 12th June 2019 Time: 5.00pm – 7.00pm Venue: Middletons Hotel, Cromwell Road, York, YO1 6DS […]

01/05/2019

Chambers are holding the following CPD event:

Presentation by Family Matters Mediate on the SPIP Course to cover the theories, an explanation of the process, run through the programme and materials, and sharing how delegates interact and benefit from each section of the course.   Date: Wednesday 12th June 2019 Time: 5.00pm – 7.00pm Venue: Middletons Hotel, Cromwell Road, York, YO1 6DS […]

18/04/2019

Jamie Johnston appointed to British Canoeing Disciplinary and Appeals Panel

Dere Street Barrister tenant Jamie Johnston has been appointed to the Disciplinary, Disputes and Appeals Panel for British Canoeing, the national governing body for paddlesports.  British Canoeing is responsible for leading the development of the sport from leisure activity through to Olympic competition.  In his role as a panel member, Jamie will sit as part of a hearing […]