Guilty verdicts secured in Reading Crown Court in respect of a 62 year old man against his 63 year old estranged wife living in the same household, for a number of serious offences. The defendant, BM, was sentenced to a total of 12 years imprisonment.
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Members of 2KBW involved in high profile terrorist trial
Mohiussunnath Chowdhury and his sister, Sneha Chowdhury, were convicted of terrorism offences following a lengthy trial at Woolwich Crown Court before HHJ Lees QC. The defendants were accused of planning attacks on tourist sites around London following an earlier acquittal on other terrorism offences.
Marion Smullen led Mumin Hashim, and Gulam Ahmed was junior to Simon Csoka QC, all instructed by Shofna Begum of Stuart Begum Solicitors.
Further details of the trial can be found in the links below:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51449757
William Mousley QC and Alex Kettle-Williams secure murder conviction
William Mousley QC and Alex Kettle-Williams have secured the unanimous conviction of a man who murdered his victim before setting fire to her home in which she laid in an attempt to conceal the evidence and her body. The trial was heard over 3 weeks before Mr Justice Garnham at Winchester Crown Court. Brendan Rowan-Davies, who repeatedly sliced the throat of his victim in a sexually motivated and sadistic attack, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 30 years.
Counsel were instructed by CPS Wessex. Further details can be found here:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/feb/04/kelly-anne-case-man-convicted-of-savage
Mike Mason prosecutes boyfriend of Love Island star
Love Island star Dani Dyer’s boyfriend has appeared in Portsmouth Crown Court charged with being involved in an investment business with intent to defraud two pensioners.
William Mousley QC and Alex Kettle-Williams open the prosecution case in murder trial
William Mousley QC leads Alex Kettle-Williams as they begin murder trial at Winchester Crown Court. The defendant is charged with the murder of a 27 year old woman in Gosport as well as arson of her home in an effort to dispose of the evidence. Counsel are instructed by CPS Wessex. Further details can be found here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-51105207
Angus Robertson has retired from the Bar
After a long and very successful career spanning over 40 years, Angus has decided to hang up his wig and gown and retire from the Bar.
Angus was a very popular Grade 4 Prosecutor and he will be missed, not only by us at 2KBW, but those that regularly instructed him.
We wish him all the best for a long and happy retirement.
Steven Perian QC to deliver speech to the Selangor Bar Committee
Steven Perian QC has been invited by the Selangor Bar Committee in Malaysia to deliver a keynote speech at their conference on 18th January 2020. The conference is dealing with the Malaysian Anti-Money Laundering, and Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.
Tenancy Opportunities
Chambers of William Mousley QC
TENANCY OPPORTUNITIES
Chambers are keen to recruit good quality individuals to add strength and depth to each of our teams across all disciplines.
Family Law Team
Chambers has vacancies for practitioners at all levels in both Public & Private Law due to a significant increase in workload particularly in Hampshire, Dorset and the South of England.
Civil Law Team
We encourage applications from established practitioners of over 5 years call and are able to offer practice development in a number of our specialist areas.
Criminal Law Team
Applications are sought for those with at least 5 years experience. Practitioners with a CPS Grading of 3 or 4 would be of particular interest to join our London based Criminal Team.
Chambers contributions are set at just 14%; group applications would be considered.
Please contact our Senior Clerk Daren Milton on 020 7353 1746 or Daren@2kbw.com
Robin Sellers and Oliver Wellings prosecute Old Bailey jury “bribery bid” trial
The defendants are charged with perverting the course of justice and are on trial at Harrow Crown Court.
Robin Sellers leads Oliver Wellings, instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service South.
Further details of the case can be found at https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/defendant-used-family-to-hand-out-20-notes-in-jury-bribery-bid-a4286031.html
Josh Scouller secures acquittal in false imprisonment and assault case
Josh Scouller secured the acquittal of his client accused of falsely imprisoning and violently assaulting his ex-partner.
The Crown alleged the incident had lasted for six hours with the complainant being repeatedly subjected to punches, kicks and attacks with pliers all whilst being prevented to leave.
The Jury returned unanimous acquittals after a 4 day trial at Inner London Crown Court. Josh was instructed by Paul Macauley of Macauley Smith Ltd.