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!
The hearing covered appeals against very long extended determinate sentences, or special custodial sentence for an offender of particular concern, imposed for grave sexual offending. Richard Wright KC (door tenant) secured a successful result for his client, AYO. The extended sentences of 40 years passed were reduced to an extended sentence of 34 years, comprising a custodial […]
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 […]
Four members of the criminal team have appeared in a lengthy trial before HHJ Bury at Hull Crown Court. Stephen Robinson, leading Michael Masson, represented a man accused of serious sexual abuse of two children and rape of an adult. Julia Baggs, leading Chloe Ogley, represented his female co-accused. The allegations included multiple rapes over […]
