Legal 500 Rankings 2023
187 Chambers are delighted to have been recognised, once again, in the Legal 500 2023 rankings. Please see rankings below and via the Legal 500 website here.SOUTH EASTERN CIRCUIT > CRIME (GENERAL...
A Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
The members and staff of 187 Chambers share the grief and sense of loss expressed by so many people around the world upon the death of Her Majesty The Queen. We are grateful for her remarkable life...
17 Year Extended Sentence For Dangerous Paedophile
Emma Nash secured the convictions on all 7 counts of a sexual abuser deemed dangerous by the Court. He was today sentenced to an extended sentence of 17 years, with a 12 year custodial element. The...
Criminal Bar – Escalation of Action
Members of 187 Chambers have been participating in the Criminal Bar Association’s action since 11th April 2022. From 5th September 2022 the weeks of action, combined with no new instructions (which...
Chris Kerr and Ali Dewji Secure Conviction of a Man for Serious Sexual Offences Against 3 Women
Stephen Hammond was convicted on all five counts by a jury at Norwich Crown Court after a trial lasting 15 days. The jury heard that he was a ‘sexual predator, who had targeted vulnerable women living...
Daniel Janner KC Has Been Appointed Duty Counsel at the International Criminal Court
We are pleased to announce that Daniel Janner KC has been appointed duty counsel at the International Criminal court. This is an ad hoc part time position.
Tom Worden’s Client Acquitted of a Knifepoint Robbery and Stabbing
Tom Worden’s client has been found not guilty of robbery, s20 wounding (a stabbing) and possession of a bladed article, following a trial at Croydon Crown Court. The defendant was accused of...
Matthew Bagnall, Peter Guest & Sean Summerfield Secure Unanimous Acquittals After a 9 Week Trial at Leicester Crown Court
Matthew Bagnall leading Mustapha Rashid (3 Bolt Court), instructed by Solomons, on behalf of the first defendant and Peter Guest leading Sean Summerfield, instructed by Bark & Co, on behalf of the...
Daniel Kersh Successfully Appeals Sentence for Conspiracy to Rob
Daniel Kersh successfully appeals sentence for appellant who had previously had leave to appeal refused by the Single Judge. The Defendant had sought to appeal his sentence three years after his...
Emma Nash Secures Conviction of Child Rapist
Emma Nash secured the conviction of Mohammed Seya, who approached a 15 year old child before persuading her to go with him to a garden area. There he raped and seriously sexually assaulted her. He was...