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London Legal Walk 2020

Goldsmith Chambers braved the rain and strode out from Chambers to walk the usual scenic route for the London Legal Walk. Members who were not able to join in London, still partook in the 10k walk closer to home and even at home on treadmills. Chambers has so far raised a total of £380 for […]

Dominic D’Souza Secures Acquittal on Murder Charge

Dominic D’Souza, instructed by Arora Lodhi Heath, secures an acquittal for his client on a charge of murder after a 13 day Trial at the Central Criminal Court. https://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/news/crime-court/randy-skuse-murder-accused-acquitted-1-6821289

Jerry Hayes interviewed on BBC Documentary

BBC 1 have screened a documentary about the Liam Allan case which was prosecuted by Jerry, entitled ‘I am not a rapist’. It can be found on BBC iplayer here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p08pldr0/i-am-not-a-rapist

Dominic Bell secures acquittal in first jury trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court

LF was charged with an armed robbery of a jewellery shop where jewels to the value of £750,000 were stolen. The case was investigated by the Flying Squad. This was the first trial to be heard at Snaresbrook following lockdown and presented various challenges, not least the disadvantages to a defendant in custody during the […]

Chambers Jury Trial Statement

Members of the criminal team in Goldsmith Chambers both prosecute and defend in trials throughout England and Wales.  We unanimously  and wholeheartedly support  trial by jury. Suggestions have been made in recent days from the judiciary and the MOJ that there should be a temporary suspension of  trial by jury in “either way” offences.  The […]

Chambers Webinar Series

Goldsmith Chambers continues its webinar series covering topics which have been impacted by Covid-19. Also covered within the series are areas which are expected to be in high demand once restrictions begin to ease. Family Team: Looking at witness statements in family law proceedings and discussing applications under FPR Part 25. Civil Team: Considering business […]

Black Lives Matter – Chambers Statement

Goldsmith Chambers is deeply saddened and appalled by the killing of George Floyd and the events in Minneapolis and elsewhere that exemplify systemic racism and violence against BAME people. Racism, prejudice, unequal treatment and excessive use of force offends the rule of law.  Equality before the law and equal treatment should be enshrined as a key principle […]

Webinar – Limitation and relief from sanctions in the age of Covid-19

Oliver Newman and Ian Cain of Goldsmith Chambers presented a webinar entitled “Limitation and Relief from Sanctions in the Age of Covid-19”. The webinar recording can be viewed by clicking on the link here and this includes the keynote address from Head of Chambers, Anthony Metzer QC. The supporting slides, which accompany the webinar can […]

COVID-19 & Civil Procedure Rules Practice Directions 51Y, 51Z & 51ZA

Please click here for an article on ‘COVID-19 & Civil Procedure Rules Practice Directions 51Y, 51Z & 51ZA’ written by Oliver Newman from our Civil Team. It is a briefing note for Civil Litigation Solicitors to summarise the changes to the Civil Procedure Rules due to Covid-19 and assist in considering the practical impact of the changes and offers […]

 

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