The defendant, Stephen Nicholson, was convicted of the rape and murder of a 13 year old who lived in the house in which he was a lodger.
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Mike Mason prosecutes Royal Naval Officer for “despicable” dishonesty
The defendant was convicted of stealing money left to his stepson by his stepson’s father as his inheritance.
New members join 2KBW and Western Circuit stalwart retires
Tahir Khan QC, Steven Perian QC, Michael Williams and Alex Kettle-Williams begin 2 month trial at the Central Criminal Court
Between them they represent 3 of the 9 defendants indicted with the murder of Jay Sewell in Eltham early December last year. Tahir Khan QC and Michael Williams are instructed by Rubie Mitchell, Steven Perian QC by Atanda and Alex Kettle-Williams by Edwards Vaziraney solicitors.
Further details can be found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-48743976
Bar Squared Golf Day 2019 – WINNERS
Daren Milton and Scott Heptinstall were part of the Bar Squared Golf Day 2019 winning team alongside Paul Eeles, 7 Bedford Row and Chris Mitchell, 3 Paper Buildings at Hadley Wood. Pictured looking triumphant with their trophy!
Sally Howes QC and Suki Dhadda secure conviction for the manslaughter of a baby boy
The case concerned the death of a 3 1/2 month old baby boy who had been left in the care of the Defendant. Whilst in his care, the Defendant inflicted fatal injuries upon him and five days later he died in hospital of a severe head injury.
Kate Fortescue prosecutes voyeur Doctor
The NHS anaesthetist was convicted of spying on a 15 year old girl taking a shower through a hole in a ceiling.
The case was heard by HHJ Foster at Luton Crown Court and Kate was instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service, Thames and Chiltern.
Further details of the case can be found at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-48501791
Steven Perian QC prosecutes in murder trial at St Albans Crown Court
The case involves allegations that the two defendants lured the victim, a drug dealer, to a meeting with the intention of robbing him of drugs and money. The victim was subsequently stabbed and died of his injuries. Further details of the case can be found at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-48368216
Steven Perian QC joins 2KBW
We are delighted to welcome Steven Perian QC to chambers. Steven joins our expanding Crime Team and adds experience and depth to our QC group.
Grace Ong appears on Victoria Derbyshire programme
Grace was invited to appear on the BBC programme this morning to participate in a discussion about rape victims who are allegedly told not to seek counselling before any trial in fear that the trial might be prejudiced. The programme can be viewed by following this link https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0005hpp/victoria-derbyshire-30052019