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Goldsmith Chambers seek two 3rd Six Pupils

Due to a surplus of work we seek two 3rd six pupils for an immediate start. All applications should be sent to Angela Fane, Head of the Pupillage Committee. As a chambers, we take our responsibilities in respect of Equal Opportunities very seriously. As such, all applications will be handled in accordance with our Equal […]

Rina-Marie Hill Successful in Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal has today handed down a judgement quashing convictions in a multiple-rape case in which Rina-Marie Hill defended a 19-year old female (charged alongside two male defendants). In its ruling, the Court of Appeal held that the bad character of Rina-Marie Hills client had been properly admitted but that there were a […]

“Dream Team” reunited in Old Bailey success

After an 8 year hiatus, the “dream tream” of Michael Morris leading John Dye were reunited to secure the acquittal of Mr Rapley. The Defendant was charged along with 3 others at the Central Criminal Court with conspiracy to commit armed robberies. The convicted co-defendants received 28 and 24 years for their part in the […]

Can the court protect vulnerable adults who have capacity?

Moira Sofaer, barrister and mediator, of Goldsmith Chambers, considers the protection afforded by the courts to vulnerable adults who are outside the ambit of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in the light of the Court of Appeal’s judgment in DL. Click here for more information.

London Legal Walk 2012

Chambers were one of the largest team of participants in the London Legal 10k sponsored walk. ‘We walked the London Legal Walk’.

 

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