Banker admits fraud

Emma Lipscombe and Carol Hawley of Tooks Chambers represented a banker who has admitted fraud offences One of Emma’s clients admitted her role as has been reported in a large scale fraud at Lloyds Bank Fraud Solicitors

Court of Appeal reject Drugs mules appeal

Alured Darlington appeared in the Court of Appeal but his appeal was rejected The Solicitor’s Journal has published an article on Alured Darlington’s attempt to seek leave to appeal, which was rejected. Get in touch if you have been arrested on drug possession charges 

Court of Appeal rejects Prosecution Appeal

A client of Richard Parry’s walked free following a Court of Appeal ruling. One of our client’s faced allegations of murder, but following a botched ID procedure, the Court of Appeal rejected a Prosecution appeal after the trial judge had thrown the case out. Whilst this be no comfort to the families of the deceased, it … Continued

BSB Listed in Chambers 2013

For the fifth year in a row, we are pleased that we have again been listed in Chambers Directory as a Leading Firm in Criminal Defence work. The firm has been a ranked practice for the past 5 years, and Paul Butcher also receives acknowledgement for his work, being lauded for his “encyclopedic knowledge of criminal law.” He is noted for … Continued

Court of Appeal to hear Alured Darlington’s plea for drug mules

An important challenge to a refusal of the Court of Appeal to grant Leave to Appeal will be made by Alured Darlington on 31st October.  Article. R v Fasicna. For hearing Court of Appeal. 31 October 2012 On 27 February 2012 a new drug sentencing guideline came into effect which reduced the sentences for those … Continued

Jon Black on File on 4

Jon was interviewed on File on 4 recently Jonathan Black featured File on 4 ‘s investigation into undercover policing . The broadcast investigated the intrusive nature of policing practices, and  included an interviews with Jonathan Black and his client Sinclair Lewis, who was sharing a flat with an undercover officer seeking to illicit evidence in … Continued

is justice a hurdle too far?

As the Olympics approach, what price justice? Jon Black, LCCSA Training Officer penned an ironic take on the Justice system for The Advocate. He may have struck a cord as the recently implemented ‘Stop Delaying Justice’ initiative attempts to urge us all not to ‘waste a moment’ in ensuring the criminal justice system sprints its way across … Continued

Acquittal in bones allotment murder trial

Jon Black helped our client secure an acquittal at the Old Bailey. BSB Partner Jon Black, led by Michael Magarian QC, secured the acquittal of their client SL after a retrial. The defendant was originally charged with Murder and preventing the unlawful burial of his ex partner whose remains were found in an allotment in Walthamstow some … Continued

Olympic Torch Bearer Alured Darlington

Alured Darlington proudly carried the Olmypic flame today through Enfield. Alured has devoted his life to fighting for justice one way or another, and so it was with great pride he carried the flame through Enfield.

Merger with Hanwell Chambers

From 14th July 2012, we will be known as ‘bsb solicitors incorporating Hanwell Chambers’ Hanwell Chambers are a niche practice run by Alured Darlington. We are excited to merge practices and his team will be strengthened by Ravinder Khumra, who will be based in West London, as we aim to offer our particular skills and expertise … Continued