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Niamh Fegan Instructed in Case Concerning Alleged Abuse on Married at First Sight

Led by Dr. Charlotte Proudman of Proudman’s, Niamh Fegan is instructed as junior counsel to represent the individual depicted as “Lizzie” in the BBC’s recent Panorama programme about alleged serious sexual abuse on the reality show Married at First Sight. Niamh has a multi-disciplinary practice with a particular focus on representing vulnerable individuals. She is […]

Right-to-Rent Civil Penalty reduced by 90% at appeal

George Symes appeared for the Appellant, Mr Joshi, on an appeal against a Civil Penalty Notice issued to him as landlord who had rented to tenants who lacked a right to rent. Following the Immigration Act 2014, landlords must check their tenants have a right to rent in the UK before granting a tenancy. Failure […]

Trial in Starmer Arson Attacks

Dominic D’Souza is leading David Barr ( instructed by Ricky Arora of Arora Lodhi Heath Solicitors), defending one of three Defendants charged with Conspiracy to Damage Property by Fire in a series of alleged arson attacks said to have targeted property connected to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. The Trial continues at the Central […]

Court of Appeal lists hearing for Jen and Jamie Ltd v SSHD Appeal

The Court of Appeal has listed the hearing of the Civil Penalty Notice (“CPN”) appeal in Jen and Jamie Ltd v Secretary of State for the Home Department for 13th and 14th October 2026. Emma Harris and Brenda Efurhievwe secured permission to appeal the decision dismissing the CPN appeal in Jen and Jamie Ltd v Secretary of State for the Home […]

New Tenants at Goldsmith Chambers

We are thrilled to announce that Niamh Fegan and Natalie Jolly have accepted offers of tenancy following the successful completion of their pupillages. Both Niamh and Natalie have already demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication, and we are delighted that they will be staying with us to begin their careers at the Bar. They are now […]

Brenda Efurhievwe nominated for Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year

Brenda is a member of the Immigration and Public Law team, specialising in complex immigration and asylum appeals, and related public and civil law challenges. In recognition for the nearly 300 hours of pro bono work which she undertook throughout 2025, Brenda was nominated for the Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year award. In […]

 

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