Analysis of the whole life order imposed upon Wayne Couzens for the murder of Sarah Everard
Introduction In September 2021, Wayne Couzens was sentenced to life imprisonment with a whole life order in accordance with section 321(3) of the Sentencing Act
Analysis of the whole life order imposed upon Wayne Couzens for the murder of Sarah Everard
Introduction In September 2021, Wayne Couzens was sentenced to life imprisonment with a whole life order in accordance with section 321(3) of the Sentencing Act
Failure and Fault: What the NatWest case tells us about corporate liability for money laundering
New Member Adding “Academic Lustre” to Addington Chambers: Virtual barristers Chambers now totals seventeen in little over a year.
London, Addington Chambers, the “virtual” international barristers’ chambers specialising in tax and revenue law and related Chancery and Commercial matters, has further expanded the number of
Barrister relocates from London to join Exchange Chambers
Exchange Chambers has continued its fast-paced expansion with the arrival of Richard McLean as a new member. Richard, who was called to the Bar in
The Bar Council highlights barristers championing social mobility
11 new Social Mobility Advocates announced for 2021/22 A new group of barristers from across England and Wales, known as Social Mobility Advocates, join the Bar
Crown Court backlog increases again to over 60,000 cases
Responding to today’s publications of the criminal justice statistics for Q2 2021 which showed the Crown Court backlog has increased yet again to more than 60,000 cases
Last chance to join the UK’s biggest legal cycle challenge for Breast Cancer Now
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, charity Breast Cancer Now is challenging barristers and lawyers to join the UK’s biggest legal sector cycle race,
Academic appointments for Liverpool barrister
Ian Whitehurst from Exchange Chambers in Liverpool has been appointed to a number of new academic roles, reflecting his expertise in financial and cyber-crime. Ian
Bar Council survey shows rising reports of harassment and discrimination in barristers’ profession
Barristers welcome flexible working Impact of Covid-19 still being felt by criminal Bar Opposition to Extended Operating Hours remains high Efforts to tackle bullying, harassment
Michelle Heely QC appointed as youngest ever leader of Midland Circuit
Promoting social mobility and inspiring women to succeed at the Bar are just two of the goals of the new leader of the Midlands Circuit,
Gordon Cole QC and Julian King from Exchange Chambers secure Bugzy Malone acquittal
Gordon Cole QC (leader) and Julian King from Exchange Chambers have secured the acquittal of Bugzy Malone after a seven-day trial at Manchester Crown Court. The
New guidelines published for legal professionals practising within the Coroners’ Courts
The Bar Standards Board, the Solicitors Regulation Authority and CILEx Regulation have today published new guidance designed to ensure standards for solicitors, barristers and CILEX
Covid-19 – its impact on prisons and prisoners
When the pandemic was declared in March 2020, there was immediate concern about the implications for prison systems – and with good reason. According to
Corporate crime and the regulatory approach
Corporate criminal liability has been transformed beyond all recognition, with companies now having to behave ‘responsibly’ or face not merely reputational damage but criminal prosecution
Changing perception of family law
In the last 18 months, the field of family law has gone through a period of unprecedented change. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to
Family investment companies: Looking after your eggs!
We have been advocating the use of family investment companies (FICs) for the past two decades, in particular on our bi-annual tax conferences to property
Defamed by Anonymous Accounts
Falsely accused by Anonymous Accounts, but it doesn’t mean you won’t be compensated A High Court judgment was handed down on 15 July 2021,
Collective Competition Claim against Govia Thameslink for overcharging rail passengers
David Went from Exchange Chambers has been instructed in an application to commence an opt-out collective action (“Claim“) in the Competition Appeal Tribunal against Govia