Tayyiba Bajwa’s client acquitted for his role in multi-million pound fraud.

Tayyiba was instructed by MorganHas Solicitors.
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Steven Powles KC (Steven Powles) and Jake Taylor secure withdrawal of complex accusation warrant relating to the offence of Subversive Association in Austria.

Steven and Jake were instructed by Atabak Eshagian of Eshagian & Co.
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RESTRAINT ORDERS: Is Complexity of Financial Structures an Indicator of Dishonesty? - Passle authored by our Jonathan Lennon KC.

More information about Jonathan is available here: doughtystreet.co.uk/barristers/jon…

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Doughty Street Chambers is delighted to announce that our pupils, Cara Hall, Louise Willocx, Hannah Smith, and Nikila Kaushik, have completed their first six and are now on their feet and accepting instructions in their own cases.

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David Hislop KC and Jonathan Mole secure acquittal of a man charged with murder.

David and Jonathan were instructed by Manjit Tesse of Takk & Co Solicitors.

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Katy Thorne KC (Katy Thorne KC) secures a suspended sentence for a man who killed his mother.

Katy led Marie Spenwyn of LibertasChambers & was instructed by Caroline Liggins (@msliggins) of Hodge Jones & Allen.

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Criminal Appeals Bulletin | April 2024 Edition.

The April 2024 edition of our bi-monthly Criminal Appeals Bulletin is now live, led by the Head of the Doughty Street Criminal Appeals Unit, Farrhat Arshad KC.

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Katrina Walcott secures unanimous acquittal.

Katrina Walcott’s client faced trial at Inner London for one count of sexual assault. AE was unanimously acquitted after just under 2 hours of deliberation.

Katrina was instructed by MorganHasSolicitors.

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Post Office scandal – further conviction of sub-postmaster overturned.

Former sub-postmaster 'NK' is represented by Tim Moloney KC and Kate O'Raghallaigh (Kate O'Raghallaigh), instructed by Neil Hudgell of Hudgell Solicitors.

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Woman acquitted of attempting to pervert the course of justice following murder in Kent.

Jessie Smith Jessie Smith, led by Icah Peart KC Garden Court Chambers, secures a unanimous acquittal following a two-week trial. Jessie was instructed by Sperrin Law.

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Maryam Mir successfully defends in large-scale courier fraud.

Maryam (MaryamMir) was instructed by Robert Wong from JD Spicer Zeb.

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Laura Stockdale (Laura Stockdale) secures acquittal for client charged with sexual assault.

The defendant faced trial for two counts of sexual assault against his ex-partner at Leicester Crown Court.

Laura was instructed by johnsonastills.

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Teacher Acquitted of Perverting the Course of Justice.

Benjamin Newton KC, instructed by Leo Martin of Freemans Solicitors, represented TS, a teacher described as a man of ‘unwavering integrity’ by colleagues and as a ‘role model’ by former students.

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Court of Appeal grants leave to appeal against conviction.

Farrhat Arshad KC represented KG, a former solicitor, who had been convicted of fraud and converting criminal property in 2020.

Farrhat was instructed by Karen Todner.

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Kate O’Raghallaigh Kate O'Raghallaigh obtains writ of habeas corpus – High Court finds unlawful detention and makes extensive criticism of Wandsworth prison.

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Omran Belhadi's client acquitted after 2.5 hours of jury deliberation.

Omran was instructed by Claire Hewitt of ABV Solicitors.

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Sean Summerfield, instructed by Robert Dynowski Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors, secures not guilty verdict in million-pound fraud. His client was charged with fraudulently processing transactions for gold bullion as part of a fraud valued in excess of £1.3 million.
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Doughty Street Chambers is immensely proud to congratulate Farrhat Arshad KC (Doughty Street Crime) who was formally sworn in at the King’s Counsel Appointment Ceremony at Westminster Hall today, 18 March 2024. 

Farrhat was appointed as King’s Counsel following the rigorous process…

⚖️The men were represented by an international team of attorneys in Jamacia & barristers from the UK, including Matrix, Doughty Street Chambers and Malins Chambers. All counsel were instructed by The Death Penalty Project at Simons Muirhead Burton LLP (@smb_lawchat).

🚨🇯🇲The #PrivyCouncil has allowed an appeal from #Jamacia , quashing the murder convictions of Shawn Campbell, Adidja Palmer, Kahira Jones, and Andre St John. (Adidja Palmer is also known as dancehall artist Vybz Kartel). #VybzKartel
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