We are delighted to announce that three of our pupils, Lekietia Olutayo, Lucy Hemsworth, and Madeleine de Ferrer, will be on their feet as second-six pupils from Monday, 31st March. We wish them every success as they step into this next stage of their careers.

Richard Hartley KC & Tim Grover secure High Court approval for a "two-house" approach in a complex TBI case. Read the full case here: www.cobden.co.uk/news/richard... #PersonalInjury #SeriousInjury

Save the Date: Lucie Wood is presenting an upcoming webinar with MBL Seminars Ltd on HMOs – A Practical Introduction for Advisers. Date: 9th May 2025 Format: Pre-recorded Webinar For more details and to register, visit the MBL link here: www.mblseminars.com/courses-by-i...

Lucie Wood’s Chancery, Probate & Trusts Series – Read the Full Collection! Explore key insights across the full series here: www.cobden.co.uk/news/key-que... For any questions, contact [email protected] #ChanceryLaw #ProbateLaw #TrustLaw

Louise Blackwell KC, leading Satpal Roth-Sharma, secured a manslaughter conviction at Leeds Crown Court. The jury acquitted RW of murder but found them guilty of manslaughter (10-2) and wounding. #CriminalLaw #Barristers

We are delighted to announce that Lucie Wood has been appointed to the Attorney General’s Regional C Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown. Her appointment will commence on the 1st March 2025 for a period of 5 years. Congratulations, Lucie! #AGPanel #Barristers

Mussadak Mirza, representing the MIB, secured a significant cost reduction at the SCCO, cutting a £750K bill to just over £500K in a high-value TBI claim. Full update:https://www.cobden.co.uk/news/mussadak-mirza-secures-significant-cost-saving-for-the-mib-at-the-scco/ #CostsLaw #Barrister

Nick Flanagan successfully represents the Home Office in Easton v Home Office, upholding the tribunal's approach to dishonest omissions. This follows his success in Glasson v The Insolvency Service on constructive knowledge of disability. Full update: www.cobden.co.uk/news/nichola... #EmploymentLaw

A fantastic evening at Ewood Park on Friday for the annual BILA dinner. A big thank you to our wonderful guests, including Alison Nolan, Zahra Hanif, Jade Jump and Alice Wood for joining us and contributing to such a great atmosphere. #BILADinner #Networking

RICHARD OUGHTON Succeeds in an Important Clarification of the Law of Easements in Registered Land - Peachey v Lee Applies Under the Land Registration Act 2002 Read the full case update here: www.cobden.co.uk/news/richard... #PropertyLaw #LandRegistrationAct2002 #LandLaw

Eleanor Gleeson instructed by JON MAIL SOLICITORS successfully defends in historic rape case. The Defendant was charged with rape following an investigation into historic sexual abuse and grooming in Rochdale. He was acquitted after a six week trial held at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.

A huge thank you to everyone who has instructed us this year. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Here’s to a successful 2025! Our Christmas and New Year opening times are below;

Last night, our Crime Team hosted a festive wreath-making evening for clients, led by the brilliant Ferris Heart Sloane. We had Christmas tunes, nibbles, and drinks, and the creativity flowed! A big thank you to all our wonderful clients who joined us. #WreathMaking #Christmas2024 #FestiveFun

We’ve pulled out our best jumpers for Christmas Jumper Day in support of Save The Children. We’re definitely feeling the festive cheer! #ChristmasJumperDay #Christmas2024 #FeelingFestive

Aaron Pulford successfully secured a custodial sentence in contempt proceedings following the UK’s largest motor fraud trial. A huge thank you to the legal team involved in working together to achieve this result. Full case details: www.cobden.co.uk/news/15-mont... #motorfraud #fraud #contempt

We're excited to announce that applications are now open for four fully funded 12-month pupillages in our Personal Injury, Crime, Family, and Business & Property/Housing departments. Full application details here: www.cobden.co.uk/pupillage_re... #PupillageOpportunities #FutureBarristers

On 23rd November, Chambers’ very own Gary Lewis took part in the half-time 'hit the bar' competition at Goodison Park during Everton v Brentford. With 40,000 watching, Gary hit the bar twice at the Gwladys Street End, earning praise from friends, colleagues, and national media #HitTheBar #EvertonFC

Ellie Akhgar, instructed by John Mail Solicitors, successfully defended a case at Bolton Crown Court involving seven counts of indecent assault. The historic allegations, spanning from 1997-2001, were met with an acquittal on all counts after a careful review of evidence. #CriminalLaw #Barrister

Marc Willems KC has secured a £13.5M settlement in a complex PI case involving a child with a serious brain injury. HHJ Bird's approval in Manchester marks the end of a 7-year journey, with evidence from 28 expert witnesses. www.cobden.co.uk/news/marc-wi... #PersonalInjury #BrainInjuryClaims