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Client Acquitted of Sexual Assault Allegations Following a Five-Day Trial

4th Sep 2026
Criminal Defence

We represented a client, D, who was unanimously acquitted by a jury at Woolwich Crown Court of multiple allegations of rape and assault by penetration following a five-day trial.

Complex Care Proceedings Result in Arrangements Preserving Important Family Relationships

26th Aug 2026
Family Law

We represented a client in complex care proceedings concerning two young children. The case involved serious and sensitive issues, requiring detailed consideration of medical, expert and welfare evidence over the course of the proceedings and the instruction of Leading and Junior Counsel.

Successful Outcome in Complex Deprivation of Liberty Case Involving a Vulnerable Young Person

26th Aug 2026
Family Law

We represented a child through their Children’s Guardian in complex High Court proceedings concerning the use of Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) measures and transition to adulthood.

Positive Review Decision Accepting that Private Rented Sector Offer in Discharge of Main Housing Duty was Not Suitable

24th Aug 2026
Housing Law

We recently represented a client in a successful suitability review resulting in our client’s main housing duty being reinstated.

Settlement Secured for Client Detained by Police During Mental Health Crisis

21st Aug 2026
News
Civil Liberties

We represented a client who had concerns raised about their mental health.

Client Acquitted of Kidnapping and Sexual Assault at Canterbury Crown Court

18th Aug 2026
Criminal Defence
News

We represented a client who was charged with kidnapping, sexual assault and committing an offence with intent to commit a sexual offence Following a five-day trial at Canterbury Crown Court, he was unanimously acquitted of all charges.

Local authority writes off Housing Benefit overpayment in last minute concession before First-tier Tribunal

7th Aug 2026
News
Housing Law

We represented our client under exceptional case funding in relation to London Borough of Lambeth’s attempt to recover a £16,342.32 overpayment of Housing Benefit.

GT Stewart client found Not Guilty of ABH to a Police Officer

28th Jul 2026
Criminal Defence
News

We represented a defendant who was charged with breaking a police officer’s nose in a deliberate assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Successful Outcome for Grandparents in Longstanding Care Proceedings

23rd Jul 2026
News
Family Law

We represented grandparents in care proceedings initiated by the local authority, after they were joined as parties. Our clients sought to challenge a negative Special Guardianship assessment.

Client Acquitted Following Offensive Weapon Trial at Bromley Magistrates’ Court

15th Jul 2026
Criminal Defence
News

We represented a client charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a private place after police discovered a sword at her home address.

Case Discontinued Against Law Student Charged with Assaulting Police Officers

8th Jul 2026
Criminal Defence

We represented a a law student who was charged with two counts of assaulting emergency workers.

Court of Appeal Reduces Sentence by 148 Days Following CCRC Referral

2nd Jul 2026
Criminal Defence
Criminal Appeals

We represented a client in a successful appeal against sentence, following a referral by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC). The Court of Appeal reduced our client’s sentence by 148 days, correcting a long-standing legal oversight. The CCRC referred the case, following our submissions that the lower Court erred in failing to deduct time in prison abroad pending extradition.

Successful Outcome in Complex High Court Proceedings Involving a Young Person with Significant Needs

1st Jul 2026
Family Law

We represented a young person with highly complex needs, including several neurodivergent conditions, and significant mental health difficulties. Our client had experienced a long history of instability, including repeated hospital admissions, episodes of self-harm, and multiple placement breakdowns.

Successful Outcome in Care Proceedings Involving Complex Medical Evidence

24th Jun 2026
Family Law

We represented our client in care proceedings concerning serious allegations of non-accidental injury to a young child.

Extradition to France Refused Following Successful Arguments under Section 14 and Article 8 ECHR 

18th Jun 2026
Extradition

We represented a client sought for extradition by France in connection with a conviction warrant relating to four offences concerning his alleged involvement in the trafficking of nearly 90kg of heroin.

Securing a Safe Future for a Vulnerable Young Person in Deprivation of Liberty Proceedings

16th Jun 2026
Family Law

We represented a child through their Children’s Guardian in complex High Court proceedings concerning the use of Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) measures and transition to adulthood.

GT Stewart Client Found Not Guilty of Drive-By Shooting

4th Jun 2026
Criminal Defence

We represented a teenage client who was charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

Court of Appeal Conviction Quashed Following CCRC Referral

27th May 2026
Criminal Defence

We represented an appellant whose conviction was referred to the Court of Appeal by the CCRC on the basis that there was no jurisdiction to hear one of the counts, as it involved alleged conduct committed outside the UK.

Crown Court Rejects Prosecution’s Late Attempt to Pursue Confiscation Proceedings

21st May 2026
Criminal Defence

We represented a client in proceedings where the prosecution sought to invoke the “slip rule” under section 385 of the Sentencing Act 2020.

£10,500 Settlement Secured for Unlawful Detention

19th May 2026
Civil Liberties

We represented a client who was unlawfully detained for almost 24 hours due to faulty electronic tagging equipment.

Client Acquitted of Two Charges of Possession of Bladed Articles

13th May 2026
Criminal Defence

We represented a client who had been charged with two charges of possession of bladed articles, resulting in his acquittal.

Serious Assault Charges Dropped Against Vulnerable Client After Successful Representations

12th May 2026
Criminal Defence

We represented a vulnerable client who was charged with serious assault charges following her detention under the Mental Health Act.

Not Guilty Verdict Secured in Complex Firearms DNA Case

7th May 2026
Criminal Defence

We represented a client facing a serious firearms allegation carrying a substantial custodial sentence, leading to a not guilty verdict.

Extradition to Hungary Refused Following Successful Argument Under Article 8 of the ECHR

6th May 2026
Extradition

We represented a client whose extradition was sought by Hungary having been accused of being involved in the supply of cannabis.

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