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Congratulations to Lewis who has recently completed his Apprenticeship in Level 3 Business Administration with a Distinction. He will continue to use the skills that he has developed during his apprenticeship to support the Clerking Team.
Gill Kane appearing on behalf of the children CA & CZ led by Jacqueline Thomas KC of Spire Barristers, and James White appearing on behalf of the mother MB led by Shaun Spencer KC of St John’s Buildings were instructed in the case of CA & Others (Children of Unregulated Sperm Donor) heard by Mr Justice Poole.
The case involved Mr Robert Albon, who has been named in the judgment as a “prolific” sperm donor using the pseudonym “Joe Donor”, who claims to fathered over 180 children.
Gill was instructed by Tilly Bailey & Irvine. James was instructed by Appleby Hope & Matthews.
The case has received national media attention from the BBC and the Guardian.
Rebecca Brown, led by Richard Wright KC, prosecuted the case at Newcastle Crown Court. Two defendants, Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers, were convicted of two counts of criminal damage following the illegal felling of the tree at ‘Sycamore Gap.’
The case has attracted national and international press attention.
https://news.sky.com/story/two-men-found-guilty-of-cutting-down-famous-sycamore-gap-tree-13363450
Elisha Marsay secures a suspended sentence for two offences of fraud by false representation totalling £58,793.00.
Elisha represented the defendant at Teesside Crown Court following guilty pleas to both offences.
The defendant de-frauded his victim after promising the money would be invested in property but instead, he used it for his own benefit. At the sentencing hearing the Crown made submissions as to the categorisation of harm based on the financial loss and detrimental impact on the victim and placed the offending in category A2.
Following Elisha’s mitigation, the Judge categorised the offending, by a narrow margin, as A3 on the sentencing guidelines which significantly reduced the starting point. The mitigating factors were also considered to outweigh the aggravating factors.
The Judge imposed a 2-year custodial sentence suspended for a period of 2 years with a community order attached which included 200 hours unpaid work, 30 rehabilitation activity requirement days and a 6 months mental health treatment requirement.
https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/fraudster-promised-invest-pals-inheritance-30755541
At our mid-year meeting Chambers were delighted to offer our current pupils Elisha Marsay and Cole Cockburn tenancy upon completion of their Pupillage.
Both have accepted.