Keith Poynter

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Following on from his article in 2021, @KaruMahesh examines the provisions of the new Online Safety Act 2023 and how it might assist in avoiding online abuse like that seen after the Euros 2021, ahead of this year’s competition

Read the article here👇

https://t.co/SI1OFCTuFr

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Fer Chinner was instructed by Given Ates of Atesh Solicitors as junior counsel in a double conspiracy to murder at the Old Bailey. Following legal argument the trial Judge ruled there was no case to answer. The jury was directed to return Not Guilty verdicts on all counts.

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Sally Mertens prosecuted Amit Kerai who pleaded guilty to 4 offences including making a threat to kill Barry Gardiner MP. Instructed by @CPSUK
https://t.co/rO5JU7BBw7

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Paul Cavin KC @pcavin2 successfully represented Bob Stewart MP in his appeal against conviction to Southwark Crown Court.

Paul was instructed by Ellen Peart and Rishi Joshi of
@BCLsolicitors

https://t.co/0YOQWyAh2R

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Chambers is delighted to announce that Kate Blumgart has been awarded silk in the 2024 list of new King’s Counsel.

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Operation Windfish was a large-scale investigation headed by the NCA. All 3 defendants used encrypted Encrochat devices which they used to communicate with others involved in the conspiracy. Jenny Burgess was instructed by Mark Sookram of @CPSUK

https://t.co/mxZa0I51R9

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Hit-and-run killer mowed down dad while drinking Champagne magnum. Muhammed Gure sentenced to 11 years imprisonment for causing death by dangerous driving at Southwark Crown Court. Jenny Burgess was instructed by Miranda Jollie of @CPSUK Homicide.

https://t.co/bLTy5YcvNB

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3 men who abused residents at Grove House care home which provides care for those with learning disabilities, mental illness and complex needs have been jailed. Kate Blumgart led James Caldwell in this prosecution of a disability hate crime for @CPSUK

https://t.co/8lX6pEZfff

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Jennifer Knight KC and William Goss prosecuted. Sian Hedges and Jack Benham murdered her 18-month-old son during "a lengthy night of violence".

Hedges was sentenced to a minimum term of 19 years, while Benham was handed a minimum term of 23 years.
Instructed by @CPSUK

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Jack Benham and Sian Hedges were both convicted today of the murder of her son, following a 9-week trial at Maidstone Crown Court. Jennifer Knight KC and William Goss prosecuted on behalf of @CPSUK They were instructed by the CPS South East Complex Casework Unit.

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Chambers is delighted to have been once again ranked as a leading criminal set in the 2024 edition of @ChambersGuides

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Tom Nicholson and Mark Gadsden prosecuted on behalf of the Serious Economic Organised Crime and International Directorate @CPSUK

https://t.co/kq8hncHjOR

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We are delighted to announce that Simran Ghotra and
Joe Weeks have joined Chambers as tenants following the successful completion of their pupillage.

#pupillage #barristers

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Chambers would like to welcome Alice Hewitt and Nicole Shaw who have each started their First Six Pupillages with us this week. Edward Franklin and Paul Casey are their Pupil Supervisors and we wish them both the best of luck.

#pupillage #barristers

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We are delighted that the Clerks room received particularly high praise @thelegal500

‘Keith Poynter is a top clerk and a natural leader...He is widely respected by solicitors, counsel and other clerks. He is ably assisted by Gary Wright who complements his approach.’

#legal500

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2 Harcourt Buildings... is gaining a reputation for being ‘a prominent defence practice‘ as well as an established prosecution set.

'2HB is an outstanding chambers. At the junior end it is arguably the most experienced and able set of criminal juniors at the Bar...’

#legal500

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Catherine Donnelly leading Jack Jennett of @farringdonchmbs secured the acquittal of their client on allegations of fraud. The charges centred on a multi-million pound fraud said to have been committed against Barclay Bank. Instructed by Mohsin Ariff @LloydsPRUK

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Chambers is delighted to have been ranked in @thelegal500 as a leading criminal set. Thank you to all of the referees who took the time to speak to the researchers about members of chambers and the Clerks room #legal500

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Following a 3 week trial at Luton Crown Court, William Goss secured convictions on 17 counts against Petru Iancu who for serious sexual offending against 3 vulnerable complainants. William was instructed by @CPSUK and was led by Edward Lucas @33BedfordRow

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Liam Taylor murdered his 28 year old girlfriend, who was 23 weeks pregnant with his child using scissors and a 15kg dumbbell. He was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 27 years after guilty plea to murder.

Jane Osborne KC instructed by @CPSUK

https://t.co/hgu2Ns5Sc0