Two members of chambers appear in BBC News following a sentence that took place at Grimsby Crown Court on 28th June 2023. The defendant appeared before the court for a Trial of Issue and a Sentence for offences including Breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order and the Possession of regulated substances. In 2017, a Criminal […]
Head of Chambers Gavin Button, together with tenants Connor Stuart and Holly Thompson attended the University of Hull Law Careers Convention. The event took place on campus on the 16th November. The event afforded the chance to speak to barristers directly on their route to the bar. The event was then followed by a Virtual […]
Holly has recently written at article on non-fatal strangulation and non-fatal suffocation. The article has been published in the latest edition of The Barrister magazine. You can download a copy of the article here
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!
Holly Thompson has written an article on the sentencing guidelines for Arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence (s.14 Sexual Offences Act 2003) and Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity (s.10 Sexual Offences Act). The article can be found here.
We are delighted to welcome Holly Thompson who is our latest pupil to start her training with us this year. Holly begins her training with the criminal team and is under the supervision of our Head of Crime, Stephen Robinson. Please say hello to Holly when you spot her on the court concourse.
