Further to our news post on 16th March 2020, and in light of the changing UK Government advice, Charter Chambers has now implemented its contingency plan and moved to remote working. This means our building will not be manned by all our staff on a day to day basis.…
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Charter Office Closed Today Only
Charter Chambers office will be closed today, Monday 16th March, and re-open tomorrow.
Phones will be diverted to a single mobile device, so contact may be best via e-mail, either clerks@charterchambers.com or the address of any individual you may wish to contact.…
Kidnapping Acquittal
Mark Tomassi instructed by Graham Wilkinson of Sperrin Law has secured the acquittal of client charged with kidnap. Following a six week trial the jury unanimously acquitted all defendants of all charges of false imprisonment , torture and kidnap. The immediate release of the accused was ordered as the public gallery applauded.…
Unanimous Acquittals on Firearms and Drugs Charges
Louise McCullough instructed by Seona White of BSB Solicitors secured unanimous acquittals on Firearms and Drugs case at Wood Green last week. The Defendant had been released on licence part way through a 25 year sentence for a notorious North London Attempted Murder with a sawn off shot gun.…
Murder, GBH and Assualt Acquittals in Re-Trial
Nick Rhodes QC leading Clea Topolski (Roderick James in the first trial) secured acquittals following a re-trial at the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) of allegations of murder, s18 GBH and attempted s18 assaults. The case involved issues arising from London gangs rivalry and violence.…
Darren Snow appointed to Sport Resolution's Legal Panel
We are delighted to announce that Darren Snow has been appointed to Sport Resolution’s Pro Bono Legal Panel for Employment and Disciplinary matters. Darren is a registered lawyer with the Football Association and also sits as panel chair on England Boxing’s Safeguarding Panel.…
Tasmin Malcolm Challenges Prosectution Claim in Newton Hearing
Tasmin Malcolm, instructed by Rhean Bailey of Goldman Bailey Solicitors, had success in a Newton hearing before HHJ Cole.
The Defendant was indicted with attempted s.18 GBH with intent. He pleaded guilty to offences of dangerous driving, possession of an offensive weapon (a Samurai sword), assault by beating and associated driving matters.…
Acquittal of Andrew Bell in Guralp Systems Ltd Corruption Case
On 18 December 2019, Mr Bell, the former financial director and acting CEO of Guralp Systems Ltd (‘GSL’) was unanimously acquitted by a jury of a single charge of conspiracy to make corrupt payments. His fellow co-defendants were also subsequently acquitted on 20 December 2019.…
Christmas Opening Hours
Charter Chambers will be following the following schedule of opening over the Christmas period.
23rd December 08.30 to 13:00
24th December CLOSED (Phones diverted to mobile)
25th December CLOSED
26th December CLOSED
27th December CLOSED (Phones diverted to mobile)
30th December 08.30 to 13:00
31st December 08.30 to 13:00
On January 2nd Chambers will be open as usual.…
Darren Snow appointed to GOC Legal Panel as a Legal Adviser
Chambers is delighted to announce that Darren Snow has been appointed as a legal adviser to the General Optical Council Fitness to Practice Committee. Darren will begin sitting as a legal advisor to Fitness to Practice Panels later in the year upon completion of his training.…