Michael Burrows KC and Olivia Whitworth have successfully prosecuted John McDonald for causing the death of Suzanne Cherry, who was fatally injured whilst playing golf…
Joshua Purser successfully argued that his client’s sentence for numerous historic sexual offences against his stepdaughter was manifestly excessive. He persuaded the Court that the…
Harpreet Sandhu KC was instructed by the CPS’ Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division to prosecute two men who were convicted (after a trial before…
Chloë Ashley acted for the Crown in the prosecution of Norbert Gyurcsik, a 48-year-old man from Hereford, who has been sentenced to 40 months’ imprisonment…
Michael Burrows KC and Cathlyn Orchard, instructed by West Midlands Complex Casework Unit, have successfully prosecuted Seeraj Ayub for the murder of 19 year old…
Matthew Brook KC has successfully prosecuted Mohammed Samak, for the brutal murder of his wife Jo. The Defendant, who had played international hockey for both…
Michelle Heeley KC, leading Holly Kilbey, were instructed to prosecute Deng Chol Majek, who was found guilty by a unanimous jury at Wolverhampton Crown Court…
Phil Bradley KC and Sarah Slater, instructed by Samantha Dixon of the Serious Violence, Organised Crime and Exploitation Unit, prosecuted 46-year-old Aaron Nubie and 28-year-old Kimani…
On Wednesday, 17 September 2025, Harpreet Sandhu KC (Leader of the Midland Circuit and representing the Bar Council) gave evidence before the House of Lords…
On 12th September 2025, 39-year-old Matthew Jonathan was sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of 55-year-old Jamie Gawler. His Honour Judge Burbidge KC…
Phil Bradley KC and Siobhan Collins, instructed by Douglas Marshall of the Complex Casework Unit, secured murder convictions following an eight-week trial at Loughborough Crown Court. The…
Jonas Hankin KC was instructed by West Midlands CPS Complex Casework Unit to prosecute a case concerning the murder of a 31-year-old man by his…
Chloë Ashley represented “J” who faced a sentence in respect of two allegations of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs, possession of…
Mark Fenhalls KC and Sharon Bahia, instructed by West Midlands Complex Casework Unit, successfully prosecuted Ovidiu Gurita for Murder, administering a stupefying drug with intent…
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Founded over a century ago, No5 now number over 260 barristers, including 41 silks, and provide a national and international service out of No5’s offices in Birmingham, London and Bristol.
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Founded over a century ago, we now number over 260 barristers, including 41 silks, and provide a national and international service out of No5’s offices in Birmingham, London and Bristol.
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