We were pleasantly surprised to receive some very positive feedback from the Family Billing Team at the Legal Aid Agency recently. Their online feedback portal picked up an extensive comment regarding a bill we’d submitted for a meeting on the 25th May 2022 and a hearing on the 27th May 2022 under the Family Advocacy […]
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 will enable judges to jail drivers who kill for life The new Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act will grant judges the power to give dangerous or careless drivers who kill anyone while under the influence of drink or drugs a life sentence. Dominic Raab, the UK’s Justice Secretary, […]
We were very pleased to see that Brighton Hospital’s neonatal ICU fundraiser – a cause we at Westgate Chambers have been actively involved in – has smashed its original target by almost 750% having raised just under £8000. The fundraising campaign was started by two parents whose premature son’s life had been saved by the brilliant staff […]
44-year-old former glamour model Katie Price avoids prison as she is sentenced for breaching a restraining order by sending text messages to her ex-husband. While she was warned she was “at risk” of going to prison, her defence – led by Westgate Chambers’ Nicholas Hamblin – helped Ms Price avoid prison. This outcome was made even more […]
The most rewarding part of our job as specialist criminal barristers is to secure the best possible results for our clients. It is made even more rewarding when the client not only acknowledges but also appreciates what we’ve been able to do for them. We wanted to share some glowing feedback Greg Johnson in our specialist criminal […]
Members from Westgate Chambers, captained by Sarah Taite, who were ably assisted by Mr Tim Stirmey from Cramp & Mullaney Solicitors and Mr James Hay from Lamb Building, played The Gentlemen of Lewes at their new home pitch in Isfield on Sunday 15 May. Head of Chambers Richard Barton, and along with family and friends, […]