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MAN WHO FEATURED IN ’THE DETECTIVES’ LOSES APPEAL

A Rochdale man who attacked a tree surgeon in an horrific axe attack has failed in his attempt to overturn his conviction, in front of the Court of Appeal. On 18th October 2019 Mohammed Awais Sajid was jailed for 18 years, for an attack on Cameron Brooksbank, by a judge…Read more

A Reflection On Pupillage So Far.

By Lewis Bocking – First Six Pupil at Lincoln House Chambers. On 25 September 2023, my co-pupil (Naomi) and I commenced our common law pupillages with Chambers. My supervisor is Simon Gurney. As I approach the end of month two of my first six, I am able to reflect…Read more

Illegal Workers: Application to Review Premises Licence

Nally Mini Market were before Carlisle City Council following an application by the Secretary of State for the Home Department (“SSHD”) to review their premises licence. Matthew Howarth, instructed by Nadeem Pervaz (Director of Edward & Amaury Solicitors of Carlisle), represented the Respondent business. https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/23897721.council-set-review-license-nally-mini-market-carlisle/ The SSHD’s position…Read more

Gripping Documentary Follows Trial Prosecuted by Lincoln House Counsel

A BBC documentary that followed Operation Challenger’s work against an organised crime group in Rochdale, the Adam OCG, has been capturing the headlines.  It has been described as a gripping account of the work of the Police.  At the heart of the programme is the response to an axe…Read more

Tom Worsfold provides presentation at Marple Sixth Form College

As part of Lincoln House Chambers Outreach Programme, Tom attended Marple Sixth Form College on Monday to speak with a group of students about life at the Bar and routes to the Bar. The students were able to hear about a typical day at the criminal bar, with Tom identifying…Read more

Murder and Burial of Dariusz Michalowski: Men Jailed

Two men have been jailed for life for the torture and murder of a man 12 years ago in West Yorkshire. Dariusz Michalowski died in 2011 but his remains were not found until 2020. His body had been buried in a makeshift grave by a reservoir in the Mixenden…Read more

Sarah Magill defends medical professional acquitted of multiple rape and assault charges

Sarah defended a medical professional who had been charged with multiple counts of rape, penetrative assault and assault occasioning actual bodily harm after allegations were made by three women.  After Sarah advanced legal argument that highlighted credibility issues, the crown offered no evidence in respect of one complainant.  Allegations…Read more

Rebecca Filletti & Holly Nelson Speak at Future Women Lawyers Event

Rebecca Filletti & Holly Nelson were delighted to speak at the Future Women Lawyers event at Manchester University yesterday evening. The event gave insight into life at the Bar and the routes to practice. Both Rebecca & Holly really enjoyed making the presentation and meeting the attendees. They commented "It was…Read more