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On the Rise: Illegal Working Penalties – Emma Harris writes for ILPA’s Blog

In the latest edition of ILPA’s Blog, available here,  Emma Harris writes about the recent crackdown against illegal working and the serious consequences for employers who receive civil penalty notices. Employers face a first-time penalty of £45,000 per illegal employee as well as the reputational damage of having their business named and shamed on the […]

Dr Charlotte Proudman’s Victory in the Case brought against her by the BSB. 

We are delighted by the decision on Thursday 12 December 2024 by the Panel chaired by HH Judge Nicholas Ainley to dismiss the Bar Standards Board’s case against our distinguished member of Chambers, Dr. Charlotte Proudman, which has received much press coverage. The Bar Tribunal and Adjudication Services Panel ruled that there was no case […]

Charlotte Bull successfully prosecutes a rape and attempted rape at Croydon Youth Court

Charlotte secured convictions for rape and attempted rape in a 7 day youth court trial, involving a child defendant and child complainant. The defendant was found guilty on full prosecution facts. During the trial Charlotte also successfully opposed an Abuse of Process argument made by defence on the grounds of delay, lost evidence and disclosure. 

Immigration & Public Law Annual Round-Up 2024

When: 21st November 2024– 10am to 4.30pmWhere: Farringdon Room- St Bride Foundation Goldsmith Chambers is delighted to invite you to attend our 2024 Annual Round-Up where a variety of expert speakers from our team will be addressing a range of topical subjects and looking back on the last year in the world of Immigration and […]

Civil Penalty Success for Emma Harris

Emma Harris has succeeded in having a Civil Penalty Notice cancelled on appeal for her client who was accused of employing an illegal worker. His Honour Judge Murch, sitting in the County Court at Luton, agreed with Ms Harris’ submission that it is the Secretary of State who bears the burden of proving both that […]

Inspiration Women in Law Awards 2024

Chambers is delighted to announce that Sara Anzani has been shortlisted in the category of Barrister of the Year at the Inspirational Women in Law Awards 2024. The awards ceremony, hosted by Clifford Chance, will take place on 05 November 2024. 

Chambers & Partners – 2025

Chambers is delighted to announce that a number of members of chambers have been ranked in Chambers & Partners 2025 edition. Crime: Anthony Metzer KC – Silk – Band 3 Family: Matrimonial Finance Victoria Wilson – Band 4 Immigration: Set – Band 4 Anthony Metzer KC – Silk – Band 3 Sanaz Saifolahi – Band […]

Legal 500 – 2025

Chambers is very proud that we again have several members recognised in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500 directory. The rankings have been published as follows: Administrative Law & Human Rights Leading Silk – Anthony Metzer KC – Tier 3 Clinical Negligence Leading Junior – Heather Beckett – Tier 4 Crime Leading Silk – […]

Chambers continues to grow

Chambers is delighted to announce the return of three former members of Chambers: Charlotte Bull and Matthew Paul have returned to our Crime team. Jan Doerfel has returned to our Immigration and Public Law team.

 

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