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SZ v Ministry of Justice
We have recently secured a settlement for our client SZ, who was a victim of a stabbing at Swaleside prison on 5 July 2019.
19 year old defendant acquitted of murder and manslaughter following a 4 week trial at the Old Bailey
GT Stewart represented K, arrested days after his 18th birthday following the fatal stabbing of 19 year old Jeremiah Sewell in a South East London park in the summer of 2022.
Claire Dissington secures acquittal for client charged with rape
NR was represented by Solicitor Claire Dissington and Counsel Alex Taylor-Camara, of Garden Court Chambers, supported by Jamie Shorter.
Inquest touching the death of SOR
We recently acted in an inquest for the family of SOR, who sadly took his own life whilst an inmate at HMP Wandsworth, two years after his brother also took his own life whilst remanded at HMP Belmarsh.
VO v Commissioner of the Police of the Metropolis
We secured £2,500 in compensation for a black man who was assaulted and falsely imprisoned by a police officer following an accusation of shoplifting which was never pursued on 3 May 2018.
PRESS RELEASE – GT Stewart & Advocates continue expansion in the South East
Today GT Stewart continue to expand the firm by merging with outstanding local practices by merging with Hudgell & Partners LLP based in Woolwich, South East London.
Ed Youlton achieves successful outcome for client charged with Aggravated Vehicle Taking at Leeds Crown Court
HS was represented by Ed Youlton, in-house advocate, instructed by Patricia Walker, from our Leeds office.
Gang Injunction Success (…Again!)
DS, a young man who faced a lengthy term of imprisonment having pleaded guilty to his 3rd offence for supplying class A drugs in the Medway towns of Kent.
Ronnie Manek secures lenient sentence for 3rd time class A drug supplier who was a of victim of Modern Slavery
DS, a young man who faced a lengthy term of imprisonment having pleaded guilty to his 3rd offence for supplying class A drugs in the Medway towns of Kent.
Ronnie Manek secures acquittal for East London client alleged to have been involved in Organised Crime Network accused of supplying class A drugs
TI, was represented by Head of Advocacy, Barrister Ronnie Manek instructed by Kevin Williams in a 3 week trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Ronnie Manek represents former Labour MP of Gillingham, private secretary to former deputy Prime Minster John Prescott and Ed Balls MP
PC, instructed in-house Barrister, Ronnie Manek Head of Advocacy and Partner, to represent him in a sensitive case involving serious allegations, which spanned over two separate allegations in 2013 and 2020-2021.
Prosecution continues in small boats case following Court of Appeal ruling
GT Stewart represented W who was sentenced to a period of imprisonment for 36 weeks for an offence of burglary and theft from a dwelling.
GT Stewart Secure Release of Prisoner
GT Stewart represented W who was sentenced to a period of imprisonment for 36 weeks for an offence of burglary and theft from a dwelling.
Jodie Mole secures excellent acquittal for male accused of sexually assaulting 2 females during a gathering at his flat
In-house counsel, Jodie Mole, represented LL at trial and Helen Ricks was the instructed solicitor in the case.
Home secured for vulnerable client and her family
Our client originally sought our help as she was seeking homeless assistance and access to the housing register in a new borough.
Ronnie Manek secures excellent sentence after Joint Enterprise shooting
DP, a young 20 year old man, alleged to be part of a Peckham Gang, pleaded guilty to a joint enterprise shooting arising out of gang retribution attack from an initial attack by a rival gang member.
In-House Counsel (Head of Advocacy) Ronnie Manek led by Sonali Naik KC of Garden Court Chambers, appears in the Court of Appeal before the Lord Chief Justice on “Small Boats – Migrant’s English Channel Crossing
In-House Counsel (Head of Advocacy) Ronnie Manek led by Sonali Naik KC of Garden Court Chambers, appears in the Court of Appeal before the Lord Chief Justice on "Small Boats - Migrant's English Channel Crossing
GTS Secure Acquittal of Islamic Teacher
GTS today secured the acquittal of our client BA who stood trial at the Nightingale Court.
Ronnie Manek & Jessica Gosling secure amazing acquittal
MB, represented by Solicitor Jessica Gosling and in-house Counsel Ronnie Manek for an allegation of Aggravated Burglary and Wounding with weapons, in a 5 week trial at Woolwich Crown Court.
Client found not guilty of assaulting an emergency worker at Croydon Magistrates’ Court
We represented a client who had been charged with assaulting an emergency worker. It was the Crown’s case that our client, who spoke very little English, alighted from a bus where a revenue protection operation was taking place and deliberately failed to provide her means of payment.
Fantastic Results for the Croydon Team Crime Lawyers
Fantastic Results for the Croydon Team Crime Lawyers: Shelly Burroughs and Sophie Smith
Lambeth v JBM
JBM had lived with and cared for his father since 2013. After his father died, JBM made an application to succeed his father’s tenancy but this was refused by Lambeth.
Rikki Garg speaks at the House of Lords
Rikki Garg, consultant specialising in prison law, criminal appeals and mental health law, spoke at the Crime in Mind seminar at an event in the House of Lords, hosted by Lord Keith Bradley considering the importance of research into Forensic psychiatry and what the research priorities should be along the pathway through the Criminal Justice system.
Unanimous not guilty verdicts at Inner London Crown Court
We represented a client who had been charged with offences of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, possession of class A drugs and possession of a bladed article.
Council successfully persuaded not to pursue possession proceedings
Our client had received a Notice Seeking Possession from her council landlord based on grounds of anti-social behaviour and rent arrears. Our client has a severe mental health condition and the allegations of anti-social behaviour arose as he was exploited by unwanted visitors attending his property.
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