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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.

CPS Withdraws Driving Offences at Croydon Youth Court Following Representations

5th May 2026
Youth Crime

We represented a 16-year-old charged with multiple driving offences, which were ultimately withdrawn following our representations.

Tribunal Orders Conditional Discharge Following Successful Challenge to Unnecessary Conditions

23rd Apr 2026
Protecting Your Rights
Mental Health

We represented our client in the First-tier Tribunal, securing a positive outcome which resulted in a conditional discharge from hospital...

Client Acquitted at Willesden Magistrates’ Court Following No Case to Answer Submission

21st Apr 2026
Criminal Defence

We represented our client who was charged with assault by beating, leading to his acquittal after a successful no case to answer submission.

Transfer of Equity

15th Apr 2026

A Transfer of Equity occurs when one or more individuals are added to or removed from the legal ownership of a property.

Buying Property Together: Joint Tenancy vs Tenancy in Common Explained

15th Apr 2026

When two or more people buy a property together, they usually own it in one of two ways: joint tenancy or tenancy in common.

Client Acquitted of All Charges Following Six-Day Crown Court Trial

15th Apr 2026
Criminal Defence

We represented our client who was acquitted of several serious allegations following a six-day Crown Court trial.

CPS withdraws offence at Croydon Youth Court following service of a Pre-Action Protocol letter

8th Apr 2026
Youth Crime

We represented a child of good character who had been charged with failing to comply with a road traffic signal.

Client avoids extradition following successful dual criminality challenge

7th Apr 2026
Extradition

We represented our client following a request from the Polish authorities to enforce a five-month sentence imposed in his absence for two offences.

GTS secures acquittals for client at Wood Green Crown Court 

1st Apr 2026
Criminal Defence

We represented a client, R, who faced trial in relation to multiple counts of rape, controlling behaviour and making threats with a blade.

Crown offers no evidence following service of Defence Statement

27th Mar 2026
Criminal Defence

We represented a client charged with drug importation, which led to the Crown offering no evidence following our defence statement.

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