Ben Brown’s client was acquitted of misconduct in public office following a trial at Hull Crown Court. www.mountfordchambers.com/ben-browns-c...

Rebecca Upton and Fiona Clegg have conviction quashed in the Court of Appeal, in the first modern slavery prosecution of its kind. www.mountfordchambers.com/rebecca-upto...

Alejandra Tascon reviews the case of R (on the application of the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis) v Police Misconduct Panel[2025] EWHC 3110 (Admin). www.mountfordchambers.com/r-on-the-app...

Alexandra Scott represented a client charged with multiple firearms offences. Following expert evidence, the judge directed not-guilty verdicts on two counts, with the jury acquitted of the final count. www.mountfordchambers.com/alexandra-sc...

Edward Henry KC features in The Times article ‘Cutting right to appeal is profoundly dangerous, KCs tell David Lammy’. Read the full article here: www.thetimes.com/article/642f...

Alphege Bell secures an acquittal on murder and manslaughter in a five-week trial at the Old Bailey. Alphege was instructed by Vanessa Wiggins and Malisha Patel of Bark&Co Solicitors.

Stephanie Panchkowry’s client is acquitted of intent to endanger life following firearms re-trial. www.mountfordchambers.com/stephanie-pa...

Ben Brown secures suspended sentence in UK Civil Aviation Authority prosecution against an aviation security training instructor. Ben was instructed by Khizar Hyatt of Greens Solicitors. www.mountfordchambers.com/ben-brown-se...

Alan Kent KC’s client found not guilty in high-value watch robbery case. www.mountfordchambers.com/4597-2/

Chris Henley KC spoke to Sky News on Tuesday about David Lammy's proposal to abolish the historic right to trial by jury. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEWi...

Fatima Jama considers a significant Administrative Court ruling on custody time limits that raises questions about the treatment of defendants presumed innocent until proven guilty. www.mountfordchambers.com/hello-im-sti...

Barry Kogan and Joseph Sinclair acted for the defendant in 'Operation Teigar', which concerned multiple instances of sexual abuse and the grooming of young boys over a number of years. www.mountfordchambers.com/barry-kogan-...

James Lloyd successfully defends police officer in gross misconduct proceedings. www.mountfordchambers.com/james-lloyd-...

Chloe Birch secured the acquittal of her client on charges of Section 18 GBH, Section 20 GBH, and aggravated burglary, following trial in the Youth Court. Chloe was instructed by Dharsh Lokaswaran of Bark&Co. www.mountfordchambers.com/acquittals-o...

Luna Spada secured the acquittal of her client at Maidstone Crown Court, who had been charged with two counts of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs. www.mountfordchambers.com/luna-spada-s...

Mountford Chambers is pleased to announce that Zabeta Kavalieros has joined Chambers. Welcome to Chambers Zabeta. www.mountfordchambers.com/profile/zabe...

Stephanie Panchkowry and Fiona Clegg’s Clients are both acquitted in Operation Hobguv at the Central Criminal Court. www.mountfordchambers.com/stephanie-pa...

Mountford Chambers is delighted to welcome back Anisha Kiri from maternity leave. Anisha returns to Chambers today, Monday 10 November 2025, and will resume her practice with her well-established reputation in general criminal matters. Her return is warmly welcomed by all members and staff.

Chloe Birch‘s client, an 18 year old of previous good character, was unanimously acquitted of two counts of rape after a 7-day trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court. Chloe was instructed by Malisha Patel at Bark & Co. www.mountfordchambers.com/chloe-birchs...

The FCA Takeover - A New Era for Anti-Money Laundering Supervision at the Bar. www.mountfordchambers.com/the-fca-take...

Anna Wright considers the recent decision of Westminster Magistrates’ Court in R v Liam Ó g Ó hAnnaidh [2025] and the requirement for the consent of the Attorney General or Director of Public Prosecutions in certain criminal cases. www.mountfordchambers.com/proceed-at-y...

No One Expects the Inquisition? Sofia Napolitano considers the decision in R (on the application of Damji) v The Crown Court at Wood Green. www.mountfordchambers.com/no-one-expec...

Sophie Evans and James Lloyd successfully represented two Sussex police officers accused of gross misconduct before a Police Misconduct Panel. www.mountfordchambers.com/two-police-o...

Benjamin Hargreaves’ client acquitted of 10 counts of rape after trial at Birmingham Crown Court. Ben was instructed by Beverley Mace of Jonas Roy Bloom, Birmingham and assisted throughout the trial by Ella Lacey. www.mountfordchambers.com/ben-hargreav...

Chambers is pleased to announce that the Irish Government has appointed Hugh O’Donoghue as a lay member to the Governing Council of CORU, the multi-professional health regulator, on 16 May 2025. www.mountfordchambers.com/hugh-odonogh...

A Tangled Web: The Admissibility of Previous Apparently False Complaints of Rape and Domestic Violence, and Their Effect on Conviction. Bianca Brasoveanu considers the Court of Appeal’s decision in R v Hurley [2025] EWCA Crim 642. www.mountfordchambers.com/a-tangled-we...

We are proud to share that Mountford Chambers has been recognised in the Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2026, with ranking across Crime, Financial Crime and Professional Discipline, with 16 members individually ranked. www.mountfordchambers.com/chambers-and...

When Judges Enter the Arena. Fatima Jama evaluates the Court of Appeal’s ruling in Mathurin [2025] EWCA Crim 1254.

Anthony James’ client was acquitted of rape following a six-day trial at Woolwich Crown Court. www.mountfordchambers.com/anthony-jame...

Successful Application to Dismiss on all Counts Made by Fiona Clegg. www.mountfordchambers.com/successful-a...

This Thursday 9th October, Edward Henry KC will be speaking at the Association of Corporate Investigators Forum, sharing his experience of high profile cases and the lessons we can learn. View the agenda here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aci-whistl...

We're delighted to be recognised in The Legal 500 across 4 practice areas, with 32 rankings. The Legal 500 highlights Chambers as a leading set for both Crime and Fraud, describing Chambers as “a top-quality set, with strength and depth at every level.” www.mountfordchambers.com/the-legal-50...

Oscar Robins secures acquittal in the youth court following four-day knife point robbery trial. Oscar was instructed by James Ojukwu of SVS Solicitors. www.mountfordchambers.com/oscar-robins...

Baniulyte - Modern Slavery Defence and the Limits of Anonymity. Fatima Jama evaluates the Court of Appeal’s ruling in Lurdita Baniulyte [2025] EWCA Crim 1205. www.mountfordchambers.com/baniulyte-mo...

We are delighted to welcome three new pupils to Mountford Chambers. We warmly congratulate Alex Calder, James Miller and Sofia Napolitano, who officially commence their pupillage today. www.mountfordchambers.com/mountford-ch...

The Legal 500 Awards takes place this evening, and we are delighted that Mountford Chambers has been shortlisted for the following categories: Crime and Extradition Set of the Year Financial Crime Junior of the Year - Alexandra Scott Congratulations to all who have been shortlisted.

Martyn Hynes represented a father who has been unanimously acquitted at Crown Court after a complex trial involving section 28 evidence, child witnesses and significant disclosure issues. www.mountfordchambers.com/not-guilty-v...

Dan Frier and Sophie Evans Secure Acquittal in £30 Million Fraudulent Trading Trial. www.mountfordchambers.com/dan-frier-an...

Fiona Clegg is currently representing the first defendant in Operation Casino, involving charges of conspiracy to burgle, robbery and wounding with intent. www.mountfordchambers.com/fiona-clegg-...

Abigail Penny persuades Court of Appeal to reduce EncroChat sentence. www.mountfordchambers.com/abigail-penn...

In a recent article published in the Expert Witness Journal, James Lloyd discusses the judgment handed down on 6 June 2025 in Ayinde v London Borough of Haringey and Al-Haroun v Qatar National Bank [2025] EWHC 1383 (Admin). expert-witness.paperturn-view.com?pid=ODg88990...

Mark Watson represented the defendant in Operation Tomsk, an international cybercrime investigation concerning a self-taught young man who designed and sold sophisticated phishing kits to fraudsters. www.mountfordchambers.com/mark-watson-...

Richard Furlong secured the unanimous acquittal of RS at Leeds Crown Court. RS was found not guilty on all counts in a high-profile case concerning the alleged importation of 92 million Nitrous Oxide canisters and £13m in alleged money laundering. www.mountfordchambers.com/richard-furl...

We are delighted to announce Bianca Brasoveanu has joined Mountford Chambers as Junior Counsel. www.mountfordchambers.com/chambers-wel...

In a recent article for LexisNexis, Alexandra Scott analyses the case of HM Attorney General for England and Wales v British Broadcasting Corp; R (on the application of ‘Beth’) v The Investigatory Powers Tribunal [2025] EWHC 1669 (KB). www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/news/s...

Chloe Lennon secured not guilty verdicts for a defendant accused of domestic and non-domestic burglary (in the alternative). www.mountfordchambers.com/chloe-lennon...

Fatima Jama secured not guilty verdict for a client accused of sexual assault following allegations tied to an incident on a university campus in 2023. This led to devastating consequences for the client, including homelessness and extreme vulnerability. www.mountfordchambers.com/fatima-jamas...

Mountford Chambers is delighted to announce that Edward Henry KC has been recognised as Recommend Silk in the Doyle's Guide Leading Criminal Law Kings Counsel – London 2025. www.mountfordchambers.com/edward-henry...

Four Members of Chambers Secure Acquittals in Complex Drug Trafficking Case. www.mountfordchambers.com/four-members...

Benjamin Hargreaves secures acquittal in complex Companies Act trial. Ben was instructed to defend the bookkeeper of a haulage company in a complex fraudulent trading case involving allegations that amounted to approximately £700,000. www.mountfordchambers.com/ben-hargreav...