Thom Dyke joins chambers
May 2012
We are delighted to announce that Thom Dyke (2007) has accepted our invitation to join chambers. Thom predominantly defends, in a variety of practice areas.
Chambers welcomes new clerk
April 2012
We are pleased to announce that Nicole Couse, formerly of 5 Pump Court, has joined Great James Street chambers.
Nicole joins the clerking team from 5 Pump Court, a common law set, where she started her career in 2010. She has conducted all junior roles but also has a good knowledge of diary and practice management. Nicole was selected from a very strong crop of applicants and we believe will be a valuable asset to chambers.
Successful appeal against extradition
March 2012
Alun Jones QC represented Lucy Wright in her successful appeal against extradition to Argentina. More from BBC News
Alun Jones QC live in The Supreme Court
March 2012
To view Alun Jones QC live in The Supreme Court between Monday 5 March and Thursday 8 March click here
Shaun Wallace joins chambers
February 2012
Chambers are delighted to welcome Shaun Wallace, formally of Farringdon Chambers.
Shaun is 27 years call and predominantly a criminal practitioner
R v Gorman – Acquittal secured
January 2012
James Stansfeld, instructed by Tony Meisels of Messrs Lewis Nedas & Co, represented Mr Gorman at his trial at Blackfriars’ Crown Court. Following successful legal argument Mr Gorman was acquitted.
Chambers are delighted to welcome Teresa Starr
January 2012
Chambers are delighted to welcome Teresa Starr, formally of 9 King’s Bench Walk.
Teresa’s practice is varied and includes criminal, immigration, contract, landlord and tenant law and judicial review. She is 11 years call.
Premium Bonds cannot be forfeited under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
December 2011
James Stansfeld and Melissa Rollins of Messrs Lewis Nedas & Co successfully challenge an application by The Commissioner of Police to forfeit £35,000 of Premium Bonds seized under s.294 Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. The Commissioner conceded the legal argument raised by James Stansfeld that Premium Bonds are not cash for the purposes of s.289(6) of the Act.
Anwar Ramzan joins chambers
December 2011
Chambers are delighted to welcome Anwar Ramzan, formally of Farringdon Chambers. Anwar is predominantly a criminal practitioner and as a senior junior brings a wealth of talent and experience to chambers.
Chambers are pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Bazeley
November 2011
Chambers are pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Bazeley who will join our clerking team, on 14 November 2011. Michael will combine with Joel Michaels as joint senior clerk.
