Lamb Building is pleased to announce that Ed Carey has been appointed by the Attorney General to the London C Panel of civil counsel. His five‑year appointment, running from 1 […]
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Bernard Richmond KC will be made Doctor of Laws in recognition of his distinguished career and outstanding contribution to legal education
In their formal announcements of Honorary Doctorates to be awarded by Kent University, we are delighted to note the following entry: Bernard Richmond KC, Head of Chambers since 2013 and […]
International relocation- should I stay or should I go now?
International relocation- should I stay or should I go now? This article provides a practical refresher on the legal principles governing international relocation applications for children, prompted by a recent […]
New Seminar Programme being offered by Bernard Richmond KC
LAMB BUILDING CPD & TRAINING PRESENTS: Understanding, preparing and presenting cases involving allegations of homicide and/or suspicious death. A series of seminars presented by: BERNARD RICHMOND KC SESSIONS […]
Nigel Edwards KC finds his client BK, acquitted on all counts faced, murder, manslaughter and organised crime
After an 18-week trial at Winchester Crown court Nigel Edwards KC saw his client BK acquitted on all counts faced, murder, manslaughter, and being involved in the activities of an […]
George Dugbo secures acquittal following successful challenge to prosecution evidence at Isleworth Crown Court
George Dugbo of Lamb Building Chambers, representing one of two defendants, has successfully secured his client’s acquittal at Isleworth Crown Court, where both defendants were acquitted following a contested legal […]
Charlotte Arundale secures not guilty verdicts for client facing trial for sexual assault, strangulation, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Following a trial at Winchester Crown Court, Charlotte Arundale’s client was acquitted of all counts facing him. Charlotte made a successful submission of no case to answer for the count […]
Mark Sahu secures acquittal for client charged with intentional strangulation
Mark Sahu secures acquittal for a client charged with intentional strangulation, after a week long trial at Birmingham Crown Court; with the jury coming back after just six minutes of […]
George Dugbo secures acquittal in imitation firearm case following 4-day trial at Croydon Crown Court
George Dugbo of Lamb Building Chambers has successfully secured the acquittal of a defendant charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, following a […]
George Dugbo successfully defended a suspect charged with Affray after a 2 days trial at Inner London CC
George Dugbo of Lamb Building Chambers has successfully secured the acquittal of a defendant charged with affray following a contested trial at the Crown Court. The prosecution case alleged that […]
Thumbs Up Emoji Not Enough: Tenant Wins £8,160.66 in Disrepair Counterclaim in N’Guessan v Bewry (2026) EWCC 9
In N’Guessan & Anor v Bewry (2026) EWCC 9 the county court considered a landlord’s section 8 possession claim (grounds 8, 10 and 11) alongside a tenant’s disrepair counterclaim, where […]
Regulatory Enforcement: Conviction Following Local Authority Investigation
Horaine prosecuted an East Sussex multi‑store off‑licence operator under the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations for supplying substantial quantities of illegal disposable electronic cigarettes. The Defendant had been the […]
Ben Hale succeeds in application to dismiss thirteen counts at Wood Green Crown Court.
Ben Hale was instructed to represent a defendant at Wood Green Crown Court who had been charged with eight counts of Exposure, contrary to s.66 of the Sexual Offences Act […]
Robert Morton secures 10 month suspended sentence for 28.71kg cannabis importation
In a recent matter at Isleworth Crown Court, Robert Morton secured a community sentence on a high value drug importation case. Robert’s client had pleaded guilty to cannabis importation, having […]
Contractors’ Claim Succeeded as Court Finds Repudiatory Breach
The Central London County Court has dismissed the Claimant’s breach of contract claim and upheld the Defendants’ substantial counterclaim following a trial concerning alleged delays and defective workmanship. A central […]
Ed Carey succeeds in the EAT
On 11 December 2025. Ed Carey successfully represented the appellant (claimant) in the Employment Appeal Tribunal in Singha v Diamond DCO Two Limited (in CVL), securing the remission of a […]
CPS Panel Upgrades
The annual CPS Panel upgrade competition has once again delivered excellent results for members of the Lamb Building Crime Team. Michael Shilliday has been promoted to Grade 4 on the […]
Lamb Building Recognised as Leading Criminal Set in the South Eastern Circuit
Lamb Building: A Leading Criminal Set in the South Eastern Circuit London & Brighton – Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2026 Lamb Building continues to affirm its standing as […]
Client Acquitted of Serious GBH Allegation Following Six-Day Trial
Following a six-day trial at Guildford Crown Court, Anne Faul secured a unanimous acquittal for her client, who had been indicted to stand trial in respect of an offence of […]
Charlotte Arundale sees Air Specialist Acquitted of Sexual Assault
Charlotte Arundale, instructed by Allan Steele, represented an air specialist accused of sexual assault. The case concerned parties that were largely unknown to each other, immediate reports by the complainant, […]
Emma Hayfield and Adele Rainsford reported in the case of TYB v CAR (Non-Disclosure) (No 2)
Emma Hayfield and Adele Rainsford reported in the case of TYB v CAR (Non-Disclosure) (No 2). This case features material non-disclosure by the Respondent Husband. This case adds to the […]
Nigel Edwards KC has tremendous success for a client appealing a forfeiture order
Nigel Royston Edwards KC has had tremendous success for a client appealing a forfeiture order. £375,000 had been seized and was returned to the client by the police following a […]
Family Law Awards 2025
Lamb Building are proud to announce the shortlisting of Jasvir Degun AKC CBE as a finalist for the Family Law Champion Award at the Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards 2025. […]
Defendant released from custody after prosecution offers no evidence on domestic attempted murder and s.18 GBH allegations
James Hay represented a defendant who was this week released from custody following the prosecution Offering No Evidence on domestic Attempted Murder and s.18 Grievous Bodily Harm allegations. The […]
Nigel Edwards KC represents wife of Lance Corporal Bernard Mongan, whose body lay undiscovered for three weeks in North Yorkshire Army Barracks
Nigel Edwards KC conducted the inquest for the Wife of Lance Corporal Bernard Mongan “Bernie” whose body lay undiscovered in Catterick Super Garrison barracks in North Yorkshire for 3 weeks […]
Christopher Prior sees client acquitted following a 9-day trial
The defendant was acquitted of importing nearly 10 kilograms of opium into the United Kingdom. This was following a 9 day trial at Croydon Crown Court. Christopher Prior was instructed […]
Lamb Building Chambers welcomes Kriston Berlevy
Lamb Building are delighted to announce that Kriston Berlevy, formerly of 1COR, has accepted an invitation to join chambers. Called in 2002 Kris provides yet further depth and strength to […]
Katie Knafler and Charlotte Arundale, instructed by Kelsey Reid of Old Bailey Solicitors, secure community penalty for a client convicted of conveying a List A article (“spice”) into a prison, contrary to s.40B of the Prison Act 1952.
The client was assisted by Charlotte in entering her guilty plea on the basis that she had been taken advantage of by a group of males who had pressured her […]
Lamb Building Chambers take on the London Legal Walk
We are excited to share that Lamb Building Chambers will be participating in the annual London Legal Walk, taking place on Tuesday, 17th June 2025. Many people across the UK […]
Charlotte Arundale’s client unanimously acquitted after just 26 minutes
Charlotte Arundale’s client faced a trial for possession of a bladed article in a public place. The 180mm kitchen knife had been found underneath a seat in the defendant’s vehicle. […]
Horaine Henry appeared on behalf of the Metropolitan Police before a licensing sub-committee and resisted the grant of a new premises licence to a shop
Horaine Henry appeared on behalf of the Metropolitan Police before a licensing sub-committee and resisted the grant of a new premises licence to a shop. https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/news/family-thwarted-in-attempts-to-get-round-booze-licence-restriction-by-setting-up-next-door/
Nigel Edwards KC represents Yasmin Sarwar, regarded as one of the world’s leading educationalists, in multi-million fraud case.
CARDIFF – Today, Yasmin Sarwar, pleaded not guilty to all charges she is facing during a hearing at Cardiff Magistrates Court. She was charged in February 2025 along with her […]
Anne Faul sees client unanimously acquitted of rape
Following a five day trial at Norwich Crown Court, Anne Faul’s client was unanimously acquitted of rape. Miss Faul was privately instructed by Ms Joanne Cestaro of Lawtons Solicitors.
Am I not special too? Special measures for defendants.
In a trial at the Central Criminal Court, Bernard Richmond KC leading James Hay successfully applied for screens for a youth defendant to shield him from the public gallery. This […]
Natalie Turner succeeds in the Court of Appeal
Natalie Turner, instructed by Lucas Franca-Landure of ACA Law, successfully appealed against her client’s sentence for Class A drugs supply offences, resulting in a significant reduction to sentence. Natalie’s client […]
Lamb Building Chambers Training Seminars – Sussex
We are hosting a Series of Seminars at Lamb Building, 22a Ship Street, Brighton. You are welcome to join us in person or remotely. Still to Come: o February 2026: Drafting […]
Amy Packham appointed to the CPS Advocate Panel for Counter Terrorism and Serious Crime at Grade 4
Please join us in congratulating Amy Packham who has been successful in her application to join the CPS Advocate Panels for Counter Terrorism and Serious Crime at Grade 4.
James Kyle appointed to the Disciplinary Panel of the RFU
Chambers are delighted to announce that James Kyle has been appointed to the Disciplinary Panel of the RFU. Whilst maintaining a busy practice in corporate and individual business crime, including […]
Nigel Edwards KC represents Logan Mac Phail in harrowing case involving 16-year-old Holly Newton
Nigel Edwards KC instructed by Nigel Hedley of Hedley’s solicitors, leading junior David Webster and the team that defended Logan MacPhail in a harrowing case involving this then 16-year-old who […]
Domestic abuse in financial remedies- is it conduct and is it relevant?
Family practitioners can often find themselves instructed in parallel Children Act and Financial Remedy proceedings, where domestic abuse is raised as an issue. The way in which the issue is […]
Lamb Building Chambers ranked in Chambers & Partners 2025
Lamb Building Chambers is delighted to be ranked as a Leading Set in the South East in Chambers & Partners 2025. Congratulations to Bernard Richmond KC, Andrew Selby KC, Amy […]
David Merrigan appointed as Deputy Upper Tribunal Judge (Immigration and Asylum Chamber)
Chambers are delighted to announce that David Merrigan has been appointed to sit as a Deputy Upper Tribunal Judge in the Immigration and Asylum Chamber. David will also continue to […]
Andrew Selby KC and James Hay represent popular music artist, Lil MDot, acquitted of reverse-burden Murder case
Joshua Erorh, also known as Lil MDot, was this week acquitted of Murder and Manslaughter following a 10-day trial at Isleworth Crown Court. Mr Erorh had previously been found guilty […]
Anne Faul sees client unanimously acquitted of two counts of rape
Following a two-week trial at Wood Green Crown Court, Anne Faul’s client was unanimously acquitted of two counts of rape in respect of an allegation made by the Defendant’s former […]
Paula Rhone-Adrien: Dreaming the impossible dream
Paula Rhone-Adrien shares her lessons learnt in her most recent article published in Counsel magazine entitled Dreaming the impossible dream. Please click the link below to read the article. https://www.counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/dreaming-the-impossible-dream
No case to answer for Charlotte Arundale’s client accused of conspiracy to cause GBH
Charlotte Arundale’s client was formally acquitted of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent following successful submissions of no case to answer at the Central Criminal Court. Thereafter the […]
Nigel Edwards KC represents teenager accused of murdering a 15-year-old girl
Nigel Edwards KC instructed by Nigel Hedley of Hedley’s Solicitors Blyth, Newcastle represents a 17-year-old youth who when 16 admits stabbing to death his then recently ex-girlfriend, Holly Newton, and […]
Andrew Selby KC and James Hay represent defendant acquitted of novel allegations of familial sexual offences
Andrew and James’s client was this week acquitted of multiple allegations of penetrative sexual activity with a child family member at Oxford Crown Court. Their lay client, a 60-year-old grandmother […]
Ivan Krolick successfully challenges High Court application for voluntary bill of indictment
Ivan Krolick appeared on behalf of the defendant in IPE Marble Arch Ltd -v- Moran, reported at [2024] EWHC 1375 (KB), instructed by Bishop & Light of Hove, and successfully […]
James Hay and Charlotte Arundale represented defendant Acquitted of Attempted Murder
James Hay and Charlotte Arundale’s lay client was today acquitted of Attempted Murder at Birmingham Crown Court. The Crown’s case was that this defendant, in a revenge attack outside an […]
Nigel Edwards KC published in Pro Bono Recognition List
The Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales has recently been published and chambers congratulates Nigel Edwards KC for being published in the list. The Pro Bono Recognition List […]
Lamb Building and Keating Chambers Summer School
We are still accepting applications for our annual Summer School with Keating Chambers. Please click here to sign up.
Lamb Building and Keating Chambers Summer School
The Lamb Building and Keating Chambers’ Summer School is returning this year from 10-13 July 2024. The summer school is open to LLB, GDL and Bar Course students, as well as those who […]
Ben Hale’s client unanimously acquitted after seven-day trial at Woolwich Crown Court
Following a seven-day trial at Woolwich Crown Court, Ben Hale’s client was unanimously acquitted of two counts of Being Concerned in the Supply of a Class-A drug. The Prosecution alleged […]
Natalie Turner represents police officer sentenced to community order for terrorism offences
Natalie Turner, instructed by Scott McLaughlin of Murrays Solicitors, represented a police officer charged with terrorism offences. Natalie’s client was sentenced by Chief Magistrate Goldspring on 4 June 2024 to […]
Nigel Edwards KC sees his client acquitted after a 3 week trial
After a trial lasting more than three weeks, and the jury out less than a day, Nigel Edwards KC leading Ranjit Lallie of Equity Chambers, Birmingham instructed by Shubdeep Murria […]
Reviewing Recalls for Shorter Sentences
The overcrowded prison population in England and Wales is now common knowledge. A contributing factor has been the rising number of prisoners on recall, which rose 17% in March 2023 […]
Deportation of foreign criminals post-conviction
As of June 2023, there were at least 10,321 foreign nationals in prison with 6,393 enforced returns in 2023. The Secretary of State has the power to make an order […]
Update- summary of three recent judgments in the family courts
How will a court treat a unilateral internal relocation by one parent if it is impacting on the other parent’s relationship with the child/children? Unfortunately, the unilateral internal relocation of […]
David Merrigan and Andrew Morrell appointed as Deputy District Judges on the South Eastern Circuit
Chambers are delighted to announce that David Merrigan and Andrew Morrell have been appointed to sit as Deputy District Judges on the South Eastern Circuit. We congratulate both David and […]
Bail conditions/ restraining orders and contact with your children- who decides?
It is not uncommon for family practitioners to deal with cases which have an interplay of both family and criminal elements. This can be particularly true if there are allegations […]
Nigel Edwards KC sees client acquitted of assault following an 8 day trial
Nigel Edwards KC was instructed to defend a private businessman in a case of serious assault by Safdar Ashraf, the senior partner at Ashcotts Solicitors, Manchester. Following an 8-day trial, […]
Back to basics- Parental Responsibility- what is it, who has it, and can it be revoked?
Practitioners in family cases, can find themselves confronted with the question “Can I strip X of their rights in relation to the child/children?” To fully understand this question, we need […]
Bernard Richmond KC represents family in Scout ‘unlawful killing’ inquest
Bernard Richmond KC instructed by Jill Greenfield of Fieldfisher acted for the family of Ben Leonard at the inquest touching his death, held over 7 weeks at the Manchester Civil […]
Adele Rainsford reported in the case of TYB v CAR (Non-Disclosure) [2023] EWFC 261 (B)
The above case discusses how the should court approach Non-Disclosure in Financial Remedy Proceedings and stresses the importance of applying for third party disclosure orders as early on in litigation […]
Anne Faul sees client acquitted of historic sexual abuse allegations
Following a six-day trial at Peterborough Crown Court, Anne Faul’s client was acquitted of all 8 counts on the indictment in respect of historic sexual abuse allegations relating to a […]
Natalie Turner’s client unanimously acquitted after 9-day multi-handed trial.
Natalie Turner represented one of three defendants facing numerous charges of assaulting police officers and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The trial was heard at the Old Bailey following the […]
Nigel Edwards KC sees his client acquitted of attempted murder
Nigel Edwards KC, instructed by Caitlin Sheriff and Kevin Walker of Woods Solicitors Pontefract, sees his lay client acquitted of charges of attempted murder and attempted section 18 by shooting. […]
Natalie Turner succeeds in the Court of Appeal
Natalie Turner, instructed by Sarah Roberts of the Purkiss Partnership, successfully appealed against a sentence of 3 years’ imprisonment in the Court of Appeal. The appellant was originally sentenced to […]
Nigel Edwards KC’s client acquitted of Murder by reason of diminished responsibility
REX V GO In a very harrowing case of Murder, Nigel Edwards KC, leading Mohammed Abdi of Hassans solicitors, Birmingham, saw his client acquitted by reason of diminished responsibility. The […]
June Venters KC shortlisted for Barrister of the Year at the British Family Law Awards 2024
Lamb Building is delighted to announce that June Venters KC has been shortlisted in the Barrister of the Year category at the 2024 British Family Law Awards. The Barrister of […]
James Oliveira-Agnew secures acquittal for his client on five counts of sexual activity with a child
James Oliveira-Agnew recently secured an acquittal for his client on five counts of sexual activity with a child. His client was a female teaching assistant accused of developing a sexual […]
Anne Faul’s client unanimously acquitted of historic rape allegations
Following a five-day trial at St Albans’ Crown Court, Anne Faul’s client was unanimously acquitted of all counts on the indictment in respect of historic rape allegations. Miss Faul was […]
Anne Faul secures acquittals for client in kidnapping and false imprisonment case
Anne Faul secured acquittals in respect of all counts on the indictment, namely, kidnapping, and false imprisonment, following a four-week trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court. Miss Faul represented the first […]