Sheffield & District Law Society’s Annual Dinner
9th February 2012
KBW were delighted to sponsor Sheffield & District Law Society’s Annual Dinner which was held on Friday 3rd February 2012.

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Employment Law Seminar
19th January 2012
Roxanne Frantzis, Nathan Moxon and Olivia Checa-Dover presented a two-hour seminar at the premises of Howarths Employment Law, an organisation offering full employment law support to businesses and organisations. The seminar was delivered to Howarths' existing and prospective clients. The topic was "what happens in an employment tribunal - tactical and practical advice."

Gavin Howarth, Director of Howarths Employment Law, had this to say about the seminar: "I just wanted to drop you a line to say a big thank you for last week. The seminar was a huge success and I know our clients, and some non-clients that attended, really enjoyed it. Olivia, Nathan and Roxanne were brilliant."

Andy Howarth, Managing Director, said the following:

"We are already receiving very positive feedback from today's seminar and we were all very impressed with Roxanne, Nathan and Olivia, what a trio! Their presentations were slick, professional, humorous and pitched at exactly the right level."

If you are interested in having our barristers present to your firm or company, please contact Jayne our Senior Clerk on 0113 2971200. All our speakers are CPD accredited.

For further information on Howarths Employment Law see their website: http://howarths-uk.com/

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CPS PANELS
19th January 2012
We are delighted to announce that all our criminal practitioners have been successful in their applications for the CPS Advocate Panel.

There were 24 successful applications from KBW for Advocate Panel Grading 50% have been awarded Grade 4 and all those counsel at Grade 4 level have been approved for the CPS rape panel.

35% have been awarded Grade 3

15% have been awarded Grade 2

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Legal 500 2011 Recommendations
19th November 2011
Legal 500 2011 Overview: KBW has a well-balanced criminal group and includes well-regarded barristers at all levels of seniority. Adrian Waterman QC has 'an outstanding legal brain, and is a confident and commanding advocate, specialising in criminal and quasi-criminal litigation which includes disciplinary, regulatory and crime-related judicial review.' ' Ian Skelt and Ian Mullarkey were instructed by West Yorkshire Police, in respect of the 7/7 bombing and subsequent inquest.' 'Tina Dempster is recommended for cases with vulnerable defendants, and Sarah Mallett and David Brooke are highly rated for serious crime instructions.'

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Beverley Dawes and Carla Abrantes-Stanworth Join Chambers
21st September 2011
KBW are delighted to announce that Beverley Dawes and Carla Abrantes-Stanworth have joined Chambers having successfully completed their pupillage.

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KBW Hosts Inaugural BBP GDL Moot

Chambers was delighted to host the first BPP GDL Mooting Competition on 12 March 2011.

The event was designed to provide advocacy experience for those who had not studied law as an undergraduate degree but wished to pursue a career at the Bar.

The standard was high as 17 entrants performed before two panels of judges who then had the difficult task of choosing a winner. So difficult, in fact, that it proved impossible and so two joint winners were announced - Sharon Tappin and John Bracken.

Clare Grant, GDL Programme Leader at BPP Leeds, said of the event:

"I am delighted that KBW Chambers organised this and gave our GDL students the opportunity to take part in the mooting competition, which was in some cases their first taste of advocacy. The competition has given our students the experience and confidence to continue to further develop their mooting skills in the future."

Congratulations to Sharon and John and many thanks to the members of Chambers who gave up their time to assist.

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Driver accused of racing cleared of causing death by dangerous driving
18th November 2010
Two members of a motorcar enthusiasts club locally known as the "Ponte Cruise" were prosecuted for causing death by dangerous driving. It was alleged that after the "Cruise" had met as it usually did on a Sunday night, it was suggested that a run to a meeting place at Wakefield should occur. It was further alleged that members of the group started to race against each other whilst en route. The lead vehicle in the convoy lost control and collided with on oncoming car tragically killing the lead vehicle's passenger. Shaun Bastow was driving the car behind the lead vehicle and was one of the first on the scene. After giving his details to the police he was eventually arrested for complicity in the offence. After a trial lasting six days at Leeds Crown Court Bastow's jury took less than an hour to find him Not Guilty. Bastow was represented by Richard M Barradell.

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Gas Man Convicted of Gross Negligence Manslaughter
28th October 2010
James Charlton, a CORGI registered plumber, has been convicted by a jury of the manslaughter of Mark Ellis, who had paid him to fit a new boiler within his South Yorkshire home. The jury was sure that, upon completion of his work, Mr. Charlton had failed to attach the flue to the boiler. As a result of that failure the respected and popular 41 year old probation officer had died, together with his cat; both had been overcome by the escaping carbon monoxide. Nicholas Campbell QC and Ian Mullarkey presented the prosecution case, which included evidence of six other faulty installations. In passing a sentence of five years imprisonment, His Honour Judge Keen QC indicated that he had considered the authorities of Regina -v- Johnson [2008] EWCA Crim. 2976 (a similar case on the facts, although that act of negligence had been an isolated incident) and R. -v- Appleby and others (Att.- Gen.'s Ref. no. 60 of 2009) [2009] EWCA Crim. 2693, in which the Lord Chief Justice had emphasised the importance of the sentencing tribunal considering the consequences of criminal conduct where life had been taken, whether intended or not. Although a longer sentence than that passed in the case of Johnson was justified in the context of the other negligent work, the sentence imposed also reflected the effect of Section 143(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, which requires that the court assesses the offender's culpability in the context of the harm which the offence caused.

Sheffield Crown Court, 18th - 28th October 2010.

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Boxer Free To Fight For World Title
28th October 2010
EZEKIEL BROOK, the mandatory world challenger for the WBO World Welterweight title and latest superstar to emerge under the guidance of Brendon Ingle in Sheffield recently walked free from the Crown Court at Sheffield, his conviction for assault recorded at the Magistrates Court in Barnsley having been quashed. The Judge presiding described the identification evidence as questionable. Mr Brooke was represented by Mr Richard Barradell.

Whilst the conviction was extant Brook's licence to box, issued by the British Board of Boxing Control had to be suspended. Accordingly, this prevented him from being able to box competitively in the USA. Brook is now again free to box anywhere in the world.

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Legal 500 2010 Recommendations
19th October 2010
Legal 500 2010 Overview: KBW has a well-balanced criminal group and includes well-regarded barristers at all levels of seniority. Adrian Waterman QC has 'an outstanding legal brain, and is a confident and commanding advocate', while at the junior level, Tina Dempster is recommended for cases with vulnerable defendants, and Sarah Mallett and David Brooke are highly rated for serious crime instructions.

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KBW exploring future business structures
3rd October 2010
Recent governments have placed publicly-funded work for solicitors and the Bar under severe scrutiny. The Deficit Reduction initiatives being considered by the current administration will intensify this.

Whilst the initial prospects might not look good, forward-thinking lawyers will be reviewing all their options and may come to the conclusion that a closer commercial/business relationship between both major parts of the legal profession could be mutually beneficial.

The perceived importance of fixed-fee tendering is growing in the legal environment and the recent round of family franchise tenders has provided some surprising and salutary lessons which may be repeated in the criminal field. KBW, therefore, would welcome solicitors and other suppliers of legal services to contact us to discuss the possibilities of a closer working relationship which might lead to joint tendering in the next rounds of LSC franchise and other work areas.

We would welcome the opportunity to discuss these matters with any interested parties.

Please feel free to contact our senior clerk, Jayne Turner (jayne@kbwchambers.com), or our new Business Development Consultant Ian Dodd (id@kbwchambers.com) to fix an appropriate time for discussion. Alternatively please call KBW on 0113 2971200.

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KBW recruits experienced Business Development Consultant
9th September 2010
In order to respond to the increasing challenges and opportunities that the LSA 2007 and other changes to the legal landscape present, KBW is pleased to announce Ian Dodd has joined the staff as Business Development Consultant. From a general management/sales & marketing background in other industries and professions Ian has spent the last ten years working in barristers' chambers as a CEO, forming his own virtual chambers company, Bar Futures, and being involved with the Bar Council, LSC and others in strategic initiatives.

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Acquittal for serving fireman
29th June 2010
Richard Barradell recently secured an outright acquittal in R.v.Peedle June 2010 at Sheffield Crown Court. The case involved a serving fireman who was accused of crimes of violence in the city centre. The Fire Service carried out their own investigation into the allegations and compromised the police investigation by showing Fire Service Personnel photographs to potential witnesses before any identification parades had taken place. The Defendant had been suspended from work, with his livelihood and liberty in jeopardy. Richard Barradell's client, Mr Peedle, is now back at work, "doing the job he loves".

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Edlington Boys case heard by the Court of Appeal
7th June 2010
Edlington Boys case heard by the Court of Appeal: On 5th May the Court or Appeal, Criminal Division refused leave to appeal against the sentences passed on two brothers notoriously but wrongly dubbed the "Edlington boys" who, at the ages of ten and eleven, tortured other young boys. In giving the judgment of the Court, the Lord Chief Justice eschewed the Criminal Appeal Office's summary of the facts and quoted the bulk of the opening that Nicholas Campbell QC had presented to the Hon. Mr. Justice Keith at Sheffield Crown Court in January, prior to his passing indeterminate sentences of detention for public protection, each with a minimum of five years to be served. The judgment is a useful illustration of the principle set out in the authority of O'Brien [2007] 1 Cr. App. R. (S.) 442 at paras. 58-61, that a sentencing tribunal is able to increase the notional determinate sentence on the principal offence such as to take into account the overall criminality, for which see also Sentencing Guidelines Council: Dangerous Offenders, Guide for Sentencers and Practitioners, Version 2, July 2008, Part 10 at p.29.

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Pupillage Open Day
20th March 2010
KBW Chambers will be holding a Pupillage Open Day in Chambers on 10th April 2010. If you wish to attend please contact Ian Mullarkey (at ianmullarkey@kbwchambers.com) for further information and an application form.

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KBW wins "Beat the Landlord Quiz" at the Cross Keys Pub
2nd March 2010
On the 2nd March KBW won "Beat the Landlord Quiz" at the Cross Keys Pub, triumphing over the neighbouring businesses of the Round Foundry complex - an enjoyable evening was had by all!

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Conor Quinn and Deborah Smithies Join Chambers
21st September 2009
KBW are delighted to announce that Conor Quinn and Deborah Smithies have joined Chambers having successfully completed their pupillage.

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Seminar on the cash seizure and forfeiture provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
19th September 2009
On 18th September 2009 Adrian Strong and Ian Mullarkey of KBW's Police Law Team presented a seminar on the cash seizure and forfeiture provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 to officers from West Yorkshire Police and representatives from the Force Solicitor's Offices of the West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and South Yorkshire Constabularies.

If you would like the KBW Police Law Team to present a seminar to your organisation please contact Jayne Turner at clerks@kbwchambers.com.

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Police Team Seminar
8th July 2009
On 9th June 2009 the Police Law Team held a seminar on 'Violent Offender Orders' which were introduced by the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008. Representatives from several Force Solicitors attended, as well as others responsible for advising police forces.

If you would wish to attend future Police Team seminars please contact Jayne Turner at clerks@kbwchambers.com.

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His Honour Judge Jeremy Richardson QC Appointed to the Circuit Bench
7th May 2009
KBW Chambers wish to congratulate His Honour Judge Jeremy Richardson QC upon his appointment to the Circuit Bench

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Civil Team Seminar, Thursday 30th April at 5.30pm in Chambers
17th March 2009
A personal injury update seminar [1 CPD]

Please contact chambers if you wish to reserve a place on clerks@kbwchambers.com.

Update: Seminar Handouts

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Criminal Team Seminar, Monday 20th April at 6.00pm in Chambers
17th March 2009
A general update on criminal law and the impact of the ECHR on hearsay [1.5 CPD]

Please contact chambers if you wish to reserve a place on clerks@kbwchambers.com.

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David Robson QC and Robert Woodcock Join KBW
17th March 2009
Chambers are very pleased to announce that David Robson QC and Robert Woodcock (who will be taking silk on the 30th March) have joined Chambers with immediate effect. They will continue to practise from New Court Chambers in Newcastle. We are also delighted that Patrick Thompson of St John's Building Manchester has accepted an invitation to join chambers as a door tenant.

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Pupillage Open Day, Saturday 4th April 2009
6th March 2009
Our Open Day provides an opportunity for students considering applying for pupillage at KBW to find out more about our work and meet members of Chambers. Further details and an application form can be obtained by contacting adrianstrong@kbwchambers.com.