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The criminal team at Goldsmith Chambers are shocked and appalled at the leaked suggestions that the government propose to remove the right to jury trial in all but a handful of cases. We see juries at work every day. We see how 12 completely random and independent members of the public work diligently and conscientiously […]
Brenda Efurhievwe was instructed to challenge the delay in considering the referral of several vulnerable Afghans under the Separated Families Pathway of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (“ACRS”). The pathway closed for referrals on 30 October 2024. The Applicants in this case are a family of several minor children, currently under the sole care of […]
Chambers is pleased to announce that a number of members have been ranked in the Chambers & Partners 2026 guide; as below: Immigration Team – Band 4 Anthony Metzer KC – Band 3 Charlotte Bayati – Band 3 Sanaz Saifolahi – Band 3 Lawrence Youssefian – Band 3 Julian Norman – Band 5 Alexis Slatter […]
Brenda Efurhievwe represented an Ethiopian asylum seeker in an asylum appeal. The appeal hearing was adjourned due to technical difficulties experienced by the interpreter attending via CVP. However, Brenda’s legal and factual submissions resulted in the FTT Judge directing the Secretary of State for the Home Department to review her decision to refuse refugee status […]
Chambers is pleased to announce that Leanne Hemming and Katherine Soroya have joined Chambers as tenants, following successful completion of their pupillage. Leanne practices in Criminal Law and Katherine practices in Family, Civil, Immigration and Public Law. Please contact the clerks to instruct either new member.
In the case of MS v HW & Anor [2025] EWFC 267, Dr Charlotte Proudman represented the mother (“HW”) in proceedings regarding arrangements for her daughter, “A,” following her separation from the father (“MS”) in 2019. The matter was before Deputy High Court Judge Lane for a fact-finding hearing after earlier contact orders and prolonged litigation […]
We were pleased to send a Crime Team contingent to support the 2025 Essex Justice Service, by invitation of the 845th High Sheriff, Mrs Julie Fosh, and the excellent Deputy High Sheriff, Roger Brice ( formerly of Gepps and then Birkett Long solicitors – now taken over by Knights). Claire Read, partner at Knights, managed the […]
Goldsmith Chambers were well represented at the 2025 South Eastern Circuit dinner held on Friday 3rd October 2025 in the splendid surroundings of Lincoln’s Inn. Guest speaker was the First Lady Chief Justice of England & Wales since the 13th century, Baroness Sue Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. We were addressed by Leader of the Circuit, Claire […]
Chambers is very proud to have several of our members recognised in the 2026 edition of the Legal 500 directory. The rankings have been published as follows: Immigration Team – Tier 3 Anthony Metzer KC – Tier 1 Charlotte Bayati – Tier 1 Sanaz Saifolahi – Tier 2 Guy Davison – Tier 4 Pierre Georget […]
The vulnerable appellant was trafficked to the UK and exploited. She feared returning to her home country where the risk of being re-trafficked remained high and she was experiencing complex mental health needs that required ongoing support. Edward argued that she and her young children would be at risk of further exploitation if returned, where […]
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