Andrew Rourke

Senior Criminal Clerk at St Philips Chambers

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Tom Walkling KC, leading Matthew Cullen, secured a conviction in a multi-handed £14.4m cocaine importation case.

Sentences totalling over 50 years' were imposed on Friday 18th July at Birmingham Crown Court.

BBC News Coverage:
https://t.co/bV9wEL92H1

#barristers #criminallaw

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Following trial, 4 defendants were acquitted of charges of fraudulent trading & related offences. Jonathan Barker represented the first defendant, Stefan Kolodynski acted for the second defendant & Jennifer Josephs KC represented the principal shareholder.
https://t.co/t3QGfBCTOz

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Lee Marklew KC leading Ben Williams, secured an acquittal for their client, who was one of three defendants charged with the murder of a fellow prisoner at recently-opened HMP Fosse Way.

Read more:
https://t.co/0ll9zhLZnY

#barristers #criminallaw

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Lisa Hancox, leading Annabel Hale, secured the conviction of a man who carried out a 'planned execution' that left the wrongly identified victim blind from a gunshot to the head. He was sentenced to 32 years for attempted murder.

https://t.co/g7Qx26MN1Q

#barristers

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Jennifer Josephs KC, leading Lucinda Wilmott-Lascelles, prosecuted the trial of brother and sister in Birmingham. The Defendants murdered a man, who died from multiple stab wounds in a brutal knife attack in the street.

https://t.co/U2iuaDhIsF

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We are thrilled to welcome Henry Skudra to Chambers. Joining our Regulatory & Crime teams, Henry brings deep expertise in POCA, asset recovery, financial crime & complex regulatory law.

Find out more: https://t.co/la51gmTGoq

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Ben Douglas-Jones KC has co-authored a timely new book, "AI in Criminal Law". The book offers insights for legal practitioners facing the growing integration of AI into criminal justice systems.

https://t.co/RJa7mVLFiQ

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Kevin Hegarty KC has successfully prosecuted a teenager for the murder of 13-year-old Jahziah Coke.

Jahziah was found fatally stabbed in a house in Oldbury in August 2024. The defendant, who denied the murder, fled the scene but was later arrested.

https://t.co/Q71TbT0NPx

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Today, three members of St Philips Chambers—Jennifer Josephs (Crime), Tom Walkling (Crime), and Robert Mundy (Business & Property)—were sworn in as King's Counsel (KC) before the Lord Chancellor at a ceremony held in Westminster Hall.

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We are delighted to welcome Denise Breen-Lawton KC as a full tenant. Denise is one of the most highly respected barristers in the fields of terrorism, homicide, fraud & organised crime, acting for both the Defence and Prosecution.

https://t.co/y5yes3TNZg

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To celebrate #InternationalWomensDay, we are thrilled to share an inspiring conversation with Jennifer Josephs, who will be appointed King's Counsel on March 24th.

Read the full interview on our website:https://t.co/pWUiJ6nH6q

#IWD2025 #WomenInLaw #KingsCounsel #Barrister

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Following a trial in 2024, Meshaq Berryman was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years on Friday 31 Jan 2025 for 3 offences of attempted murder and associated drug offences.

HHJ Inman KC’s sentencing remarks can be found here – https://t.co/a6CS6yCTIb

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We are absolutely thrilled to share this morning’s news that 3 Members of Chambers have been appointed King’s Counsel (KC).

Congratulations from everyone at Chambers go to:

Jennifer Josephs, Crime
Tom Walkling, Crime
Robert Mundy, Business & Property

https://t.co/JihTVWkuno

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Rebecca Wade KC is leading Callum Church in the prosecution of a 7-handed case before Birmingham Crown Court. The trial commences today before HHJ Henderson.

The case concerns allegations of wounding with intent, possession of weapons, kidnap & aggravated burglary.

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Barrow AFC are delighted to welcome Andy Whing to the club as our new Head Coach on a two and a half year deal. ✍️

#WeAreBarrow

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Callum Church has prosecuted a multi-handed contested confiscation case arising from CCU prosecutions at Birmingham Crown Court.

Key case issues centred around s.10A declarations, the complex movement and concealment of assets, and arguments on the law of trusts.

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Richard Atkins KC leading Jonathan Barker successfully represented Dyce Barnfield, acquitted by a jury of the murder and manslaughter of David Hallatt

Christopher Millington KC leading Rag Chand represented co-defendant Lee Egan also acquitted of murder

https://t.co/7ct9quDTzQ

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Rebecca Wade KC prosecuted Royston Gill who was found guilty of multiple non-recent sexual offences committed against more than one child in Worcester between September 1996 and February 2002.

https://t.co/VOKdaS7Kwu

#CriminalLaw #Barristers #RASSO

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Rebecca Wade KC, leading Marcus Harry, successfully prosecuted two teenagers for the killing of a fellow teenager in a park in Wolverhampton. The deceased was found with fatal stab wounds at West Park in March of this year.

https://t.co/lVpvr43G7S

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We are pleased to confirm that St Philips has again been “Top Ranked” in the Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2025.

With 84 rankings achieved across 20 practice areas, the guide once more provides independent verification of the expertise of our members.

https://t.co/f5gnTHjJh0