Following our AGM this weekend, we are delighted to announce that Charlotte Baines takes over the role of Head of Chambers with immediate effect. Charlotte succeeds previous Head of Chambers, Gavin Button. Gavin Button comments: “It has been a privilege to serve as Head of Chambers over the last five years. I have no doubt […]
Dale Brook secures not guilty verdicts on all counts for 21-year-old defendant. The defendant faced nine allegations of serious sexual and violent offences including five counts of rape. The allegations were made three weeks apart by two independent females and the allegations were almost identical: driven to isolated locations and allegedly raped in boot of his car, […]
Dale Brook, led by Chambers Door Tenant Peter Moulson KC, Stephen Robinson (led by Alistair MacDonald KC) and Michael Forrest have recently successfully defended 3 defendants alleged to have committed offences of manslaughter and violent disorder arising out of the sad death of a young man in Hull on 24th March 2023. The prosecution alleged […]
Dale Brook, leading Oliver Shipley, acted on behalf of defendant Florjan Kasaj, who was charged with conspiring with 3 other co-defendants to produce cannabis on an industrial scale, and possession of criminal property, namely thousands of pounds in cash. The conspiracy was valued approximately at £9 million pound across several years. The evidence at trial […]
We are delighted that we have retained our successes from last year and have two new additions in this years Legal 500 rankings: Rachel Scott has achieved Tier 1 in the Crime (General and Fraud) Rising Star category – ‘A formidable advocate who leaves no stone unturned in her quest for achieving the best possible […]
The deceased, Jason Whincup, was stabbed repeatedly outside his home address just before 8.40am on the 31st August 2022. He succumbed to his injuries two days later. The issue raised at trial by the Defence was identification. Compelling CCTV footage played at trial showed the Defendant’s journey on a bicycle from East Hull to West […]
The trial of R v Harley Robinson is now underway at Hull Crown Court. The case is prosecuted by Charlotte Baines, led by Dafydd Enoch KC. The defendant is represented by Richard Wright KC leading Dale Brook. Richard and Dale are instructed by Richard Drew and Becky Shears from Barker and Copeman. The defendant is […]
In trial before HHJ Bury in Hull Crown Court, Dale Brook represented a 38-year-old man charged with rape and sexual assault of an 18 year old woman following a drunken one-night stand. The prosecution case was supported by the Complainant’s mother, father, and her then-boyfriend. The case centred strongly around issues of witness credibility as […]
Dale represented a client charged on a 10-count indictment comprised of rapes, sexual activity with a child, assault by penetration and intimidation, all against a child Complainant. The jury returned not guilty verdicts on all counts following a 13-day trial before HHJ Thackray KC sitting at Hull Crown Court. The client was in a relationship […]
We are pleased to announce that Oliver Shipley & Holly Thompson have accepted tenancy with Wilberforce Barristers, having successfully completed their pupillages under the supervision of Dale Brook and Stephen Robinson respectively. Congratulations and well done to both!
Wilberforce Barristers have achieved further success in this year’s Legal 500. Charlotte Baines is ranked at Tier 2 and is described as ‘a robust, fearsome and talented barrister. She is intellectually astute, confident and engaging, and will stand her ground in court. Her sense of judgement with a jury is excellent.’ Julia Baggs is also […]
The trial of Seyid Moisawi and Barzan Sadoun has commenced at Hull Crown Court. The defendants are charged with the murder of Steven Cawthorn and violent disorder on the 26th July 2017. During a violent confrontation Steven Cawthorn was assaulted and stabbed in the back at Leonard Street, Hull. He later died from his injury. […]
Two of our current pupils, Connor Stuart and Holly Thompson, recently met up with our new pupils Samantha Laws, Katy Welford and Abigail Rowley. Waiting to start pupillage can feel like an eternity and so its great that Connor and Holly took the time to introduce Samantha, Katy and Abigail to the area and give […]
Dale Brook represented a defendant charged on indictment with 5 counts of sexual assault. Four women made complaints that the defendant had touched them inappropriately. During a trial lasting 8 days before HHJ Tremberg the Court heard evidence from a range of witnesses. The Jury were in retirement for 3 days. They returned verdicts of […]
Wilberforce Barristers secure rape acquittals in 4-week sexual offence case. Dale Brook leading Michael Forrest represented a client charged with 19 counts of sexual offences including two counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault. The trial was heard by His Honour Judge Bury at Hull Crown Court. The case involved allegations of fourteen […]
he rape and murder trial of Pawel Relowicz concluded on the 12th February 2021 after the jury were in retirement for six days. Dale Brook was led by Oliver Saxby QC for the defence and the case was tried by Mrs Justice Lambert at Sheffield Crown Court. Richard Wright QC and Richard Woolfall represented the […]
Richard Wright QC Prosecuting, Oliver Saxby QC Defending: The trial of Pawel Relowicz began today at Sheffield Crown Court. Mr Relowicz, a 26 year old Polish butcher, is charged with the rape and murder of a 21 year old student, Liberty Squire, in Hull in the early hours of 1st February 2019. The Crown allege […]
