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Successful Outcome For Vulnerable Client Who Wrongfully Accrued Rent Arrears
In June this year, we were approached by Ms X who sought our advice after her social housing landlord issued possession proceedings against her on the basis of rent arrears.
Sheffield Magistrates’ Court – serious offence dismissed at trial
Our client was charged with a serious offence that had been hanging over his head for almost 2 years.
Possession Claim Withdrawn Following Service of Equality Act Defence and Counterclaim
In September this year, we were approached by X who sought our advice after her landlord issued possession proceedings against her in her local County Court.
Public Law Challenge to Misapplication of Wheelchair Adapted Accommodation Policy
The client is a mother of two children and requires the use of a wheelchair. She resides in temporary accommodation provided in pursuant of a council’s main housing duty. The property is located out of borough.
Crown Prosecution Service discontinue case at Croydon Magistrates’ Court following service of pre-action protocol letter
We represented a young adult of good character who had been charged with assaulting an emergency worker. It was the Crown’s case that in an attempt to get away from the police, our client deliberately struck a police officer causing them to fall and hit their head on the ground.
Gt Stewart Directors Attend Film Premiere of ‘Before You Commit’
On 26 September our directors, Melanie Krudy and Greg Stewart, were very pleased to be able to attend the Film Premiere of ‘Before You Commit’, an award winning film made by Khadys Dream hosted at the Curzon Bloomsbury.
Disrepair Success for Vulnerable Client
We settled this case only days before trial for our very vulnerable client, obtaining a higher level of damages than counsel expected.
Private Tenant found to be an Assured Tenant and wins Housing Security
CJ moved into a private-rented sector property as a tenant in 1991 and paid a deposit. Ownership of the property changed and her subsequent landlord requested a further deposit which CJ paid.
Max Konarek, Partner at GT Stewart Solicitors, Publishes New Article: Choosing the Right Solicitor
Max Konarek, one of the Family & Childcare Partners at GT Stewart Solicitors sets out considerations that an individual should be aware of when choosing who to instruct to represent you in Family Court proceedings.
Max Konarek, one of the Family & Childcare Partners at GT Stewart Solicitors considers the law around Exoneration in family proceedings
Max Konarek, one of the Family & Childcare Partners at GT Stewart Solicitors considers the law around Exoneration and why it is important as a legal practitioner in family proceedings to consider whether the evidence in your client’s case meets the test for them to be exonerated of the of the allegations made against them. This is particularly important in the context of the emotional and psychological impact such allegations have upon your client.
Successful Outcome in Care Proceedings
Max Konarek, assisted by Alison Barar, instructed Laura Briggs KC and Olivia Magennis of 1GC. The legal team represented our client, an Intervener in Care Proceedings where very serious historic sexual and physical abuse allegations had been made.
Fantastic Result: Military Veteran Has Weapons Importation Charges Dismissed
Our client, a man of previous good character and a military veteran, was issued with a Conditional Discharge for six months for possession of a number of weapons in a private place.
Case Against Our Client Under S4 of The Public Order Act Dismissed
The case against our client under S4 of the Public Order Act has been dismissed, after an unsuccessful application for an adjournment by the Prosecution.
Council Obliged to Offer More Suitable Accommodation to Our Client
Our client instructed us to request a suitability review of her new temporary accommodation. Her family has very complex needs, as two of her three children have autism and one has PICA syndrome like traits, meaning that he would try to eat both food and non-edible items.
Bradford Magistrates’ Court – Client Found Not Guilty
GT Stewart represented a client who was arrested and interviewed by West Yorkshire Police in relation to an allegation of theft from a motor vehicle (contrary to Section 1 of the Theft Act of 1968).
Relief for Vulnerable Spanish Speaking Client as Landlord Compensates for Maladministration
In 2023 we were instructed by an elderly Spanish speaking client after she received a notice seeking possession from her landlord on the basis of rent arrears.
Crown Discontinue Case at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court
We represented a professional of previous good character who had been charged with an offence of being drunk and disorderly in a public place.
Section 21 Notice Struck Out Following ‘No Reasonable Grounds’ Ruling
In April this year, we were instructed by Ms x after she received an accelerated claim form for possession from her landlord following receipt of a Section 21 Notice in December 2023.
Senior Solicitor Sophie Smith Secures a Suspended Sentence for Client Charged with Multiple Offences
Senior Solicitor Sophie Smith has successfully secured a suspended sentence for a client charged with multiple offences which included breaches of a Restraining Order
Client Found Not Guilty at Kingston Crown Court
We represented a client who had been charged with offences of theft and handling stolen goods. It was the Crown’s case that our client and others had stolen a high value vehicle from the complainant’s driveway.
Client Found Unanimously Not Guilty by a Winchester Crown Court Jury
After a four day trial our client was found unanimously Not Guilty by a Winchester Crown Court jury, for a number domestic violence-related charges that he faced.
Ex-British Army Soldier is Unanimously Acquitted of Nightclub Brawl in North Macedonia
GT Stewart represented an ex-solider at trial following a brawl in North Macedonia which involved soldiers and civilians.
Client found not guilty of sexual assault by penetration at Inner London Crown Court
We represented a client who had been charged with an offence of sexual assault by penetration. Our client denied the allegation from the outset and said that any sexual activity that took place was entirely consensual.
Rape Case – Crown offer no evidence at Leeds Crown Court
GT Stewart Solicitors represented a client at Leeds Crown Court who was charged with four counts of Rape (contrary to S.1 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003) and two counts of assault by penetration (contrary to S.2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003).
Catterick Military Court Centre – Ex-Soldier avoids custody
GT Stewart Solicitor were instructed to represent an ex-solicitor who was charged with two offences contrary to S.42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006, namely offering to supply and supplying controlled drugs contrary to S.4(3)(a) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
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