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Following a six day re-trial at Manchester Crown Court, Neil Usher successfully secured the acquittal of his client, WB, who was accused of raping another prisoner in a cell at Forest Bank prison. A nine day trial in September resulted in a hung jury. The two trials were noteworthy…Read more
Chambers is delighted to announce that Chris Daw has been appointed as Queens Counsel. Joint Head of Chambers Alistair Webster Q.C. made the following comment: “The appointment of Chris Daw to silk continues a strong run of appointments for members of Lincoln House Chambers. The concentration of leading criminal…Read more
Alistair Webster has been appointed to chair the inquiry to be held by the Liberal Democrat party into the allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour made against Lord Rennard. He says," Despite all the press brouhaha, this is an inquiry which we will approach with open minds and will apply…Read more
Alan Conrad Q.C. has been successful in the prosecution of a £100 million bank Fraud. Please see the link for further information. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/lexi-holdings-tycoon-shaid-luqman-1217477
Stuart Peacock was sentenced to 14 years' imprisonment, having been convicted after a 5 day trial of 21 counts including buggery of a young boy from the age of 7. The victim (now an adult) believed his own father "pimped him out" to the defendant and 2 other untraced…Read more
Paul Reid Q.C., Richard Simons, Rick Holland, Simon Gurney and Ian McMeekin are currently defending in the multi-handed murder trial at the Crown Court at Preston. The trial, which has been the subject of intense media coverage, commenced at the beginning of February and is due to continue until…Read more
Four members of a family were jailed for frauds involving counterfeit clothing worth millions of pounds, possession with intent to supply large amounts of cannabis, mortgage frauds and money laundering. Lisa was instructed by the Complex Case Unit at the CPS. http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/shahnuz-chaudhry-and-her-relatives-smuggled-millions-1295854
Lincoln House Chambers are pleased to support the recently launched “Fraud Lawyers Association”. The Aim of the association is to advance its members education & training, encourage social interaction between members and be a representative on behalf of lawyers practicing in criminal and civil fraud. Alistair Webster Q.C. recent…Read more