QEB Hollis Whiteman

Nick Corsellis QC and Paul Wakerley of QEB Hollis Whiteman, led the prosecution in the case of Maureen Rickards, who has been found guilty of murdering her husband, Jeremy Rickards, before concealing his body in the garden of a property in Canterbury. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ebe53epY

Congratulations to Jo Benn for securing an acquittal on a conspiracy to murder trial. The client was charged with conspiring with two others to murder Kane Khan. Fraser Coxhill and Paul Raudnitz KC of QEB Hollis Whiteman Chambers advised on the matter. Jo Benn provided initial advice and representation at the Police Station during his interview. Jo retained conduct of this matter throughout and prepared the case for trial, attended upon the client regularly whilst he was on remand, taking instructions from the client as the evidence was served by the Prosecution and ensuring the case was fully prepared for counsel and King’s Counsel. BK was acquitted of both counts that he faced at trial by unanimous jury. Jo commented, 'A case of this nature and seriousness has very high stakes and significant consequences for the client if they are convicted. I am delighted that we were able to secure an acquittal for the client in these circumstances. A conviction in this case would have led to a term of imprisonment of around 20 – 25 years. I am delighted that BK can now begin to move on with his life.'

Happy International Women's Day from ABC Chambers Solutions ?? ?? ♀ We were honoured to sit down with some incredible leaders in the Chambers community for our 2025 IWD piece. A big thank you to Sarah Earl (Old Square Chambers), Jacky Chase (Essex Court Chambers), Michelle Greene (New Square Chambers), Faye Stimpson (QEB Hollis Whiteman), Sian Huckett (Fountain Court Chambers), Joe Wilson (St Philips Chambers) and our very own Bill Conner for taking time out of your busy schedules to take part, inspire us and to help us #AccelerateAction in the legal community and beyond. As we mark International Women’s Day 2025, the theme "Accelerate Action" serves as a powerful reminder that gender equality cannot wait. #IWD #InternationalWomensDay

This International Women’s Day, we stand united to #AccelerateAction towards gender equality in the legal profession and beyond. ? Hear from zoe johnson KC, Fallon Alexis and Charlotte Godber, three incredible female barristers at QEB Hollis Whiteman who have not only broken barriers but continue to push for change. In their feature, they share: - What inspired them to pursue a career in law - The challenges they’ve overcome on their path - The advice they would offer to those coming after them ? As we reflect on the IWD 2025 theme, it’s clear that we must act swiftly to overcome the barriers that still hold women back. Current projections suggest it will take until 2158 to achieve gender parity. But together, we can accelerate that progress and ensure a brighter future for generations to come. ? Let’s take bold and decisive steps to accelerate action for equality - in law, in leadership, and in every field. ? #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #WomenInLaw #GenderEquality #WomenInLeadership #BreakingBarriers #LegalProfession #IWD2025Theme #InternationalWomensDay ?

Congratulations to Alexa Clement for securing a Not Guilty verdict for a client falsely accused of sexual assault. Alexa instructed Charlotte Godber of QEB Hollis Whiteman, on what Charlotte describes as her 'shortest ever Crown Court trial'. A full acquittal of Mr C was secured in one hour and 56 minutes, after CCTV footage and cross-examination of the Complainant revealed that Mr C had been falsely accused of a sexual assault. The assault was said to have occurred after an awards ceremony in a central London hotel. A Judge, sitting at Inner London Crown Court, directed the jury to find Mr C Not Guilty after accepting Charlotte’s legal submission that, at the close of the prosecution case there was no case for Mr C to answer. Alexa said, 'Charlotte picked up the case quite late in the day but got to grips with everything and reassured the client that he was in safe hands. Through Charlotte’s skilful questions in cross examination, and use of CCTV footage, the Judge and the jury came to see that the witness had been lying about what had happened. After being directed to find the defendant "not guilty" jurors came up to Mr C before leaving court, they shook his hand, some expressed their disbelief that he had ever been charged.' #LegalWins #ReedsSolicitors #CriminalDefence #SexualOffences

Zoe Johnson KC and Fraser Coxhill prosecute defendants convicted of murder and perverting the course of justice. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eUMyDk5g

Adrian Darbishire KC of QEB Hollis Whiteman defends Senior Executive in High Court Judicial Review. The defendant was represented at the judicial review hearing by Adrian Darbishire KC, Stuart Biggs (Cloth Fair Chambers), instructed by Herbert Smith Freehills. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/era-6fVv

We were thrilled to see that 45 chambers in England and Wales implemented the Chambers Pro Bono Framework initiative in 2024! ?? Each of these sets committed to four key actions that promote a pro bono ethos within Chambers: 1. Appointing Pro Bono Champions 2. Actively engaging in pro bono work 3. Organising seminars on the importance of pro bono efforts 4. Reporting back on pro bono contributions If you’re looking to establish a strong commitment to pro bono work in your Chambers in 2025, now is the perfect time to get involved. Learn more about how your set can sign up for The Framework this year to make a difference to access to justice. ?? https://bit.ly/CPBF2023

Six defendants have been prosecuted for Murder and Robbery. On the evening of 14 March 2024, Michael Obasi – a son, father and brother – was reported missing by his family. His body was discovered two days later in a park by a dog walker. A Police investigation determined that he had been robbed, assaulted and left at the scene. The prosecution case was based on CCTV evidence tracking the movements of the six defendants before and after the incident. Footage showed them entering the park together and later leaving in two groups – with one in the possession of Mr. Obasi’s bank cards, the other carrying some of his belongings. DNA evidence also linked two younger defendants, aged 14 and 16 at the time, to the attack. Following a trial before Mr Justice Wall and a jury, all six defendants were convicted of murder. Three of them were also found guilty and convicted of attempted robbery on 15 January 2024 of another man. Peter Finnigan QC of QEB Hollis Whiteman, leading Kathryn Arnot Drummond of 5 King's Bench Walk, was instructed by the Complex Casework Unit at CPS West Midlands in the prosecution of this case. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e-C8pGvC

???**New Vacancy! Diary Clerk**??? ?? QEB Hollis Whiteman ???￡Competitive ?? 2-3 Year's Experience QEB Hollis Whiteman are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, hardworking and experienced clerk to join their busy and friendly clerk’s room, to assist in the delivery of a high quality, efficient clerking service to clients and members of Chambers. The Diary Clerk will be engaged in practice management and client handling and will be principally, but not exclusively, involved in assisting the clerking team in the efficient case management and clerking administration by the team. The successful applicant must possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a busy environment. Their work must be accurate, and they must be extremely reliable under pressure. Maintenance of accurate and complete records is extremely important. Read more about this role and apply here: https://lnkd.in/edCVAVQw Contact Sarah Willshee or Georgina Sundown for a copy of the full job description and for a confidential discussion. ?? [email protected] ?? [email protected] ???020 3946 9494 ???020 3946 9491 #JobOpportunity #CriminalClerk #NowHiring