Robert Smith KC and Matthew Donkin prosecute “exceptionally complicated” medical case
15th Feb 2024
Robert Smith K.C. and Matthew Donkin were instructed to prosecute five members of the same family for offences of causing or allowing a vulnerable adult to suffer serious physical injury, contrary to...
Robert Woodcock KC
30th Jan 2024
The members and staff of New Park Court Chambers are deeply saddened to report that Robert Woodcock KC passed away this morning. Bertie will be remembered by many as one of his generation's finest...
Tom Storey appointed as King’s Counsel
19th Jan 2024
New Park Court Chambers are delighted to share that His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Tom Storey as King's Counsel. Tom’s appointment is thoroughly deserved and adds strength...
Nicholas de la Poer KC instructed for the prosecution in murder of teenager in Manchester
16th Jan 2024
Nicholas de la Poer KC is appearing for the Crown in a case of a teenage murder in Manchester. The teenager was murdered after being lured to a house where armed men were 'lying in wait'. Three men...
Nicholas Lumley KC instructed in ‘home abortion’ case
9th Jan 2024
Nicholas Lumley KC appeared on behalf of a defendant accused of carrying out an illegal abortion on herself. The defendant was found not guilty after the prosecution dropped the case due to...
Nicholas de la Poer KC secures conviction in terrorism case at the Central Criminal Court
20th Dec 2023
Nicholas de la Poer KC appeared for the Crown at the Central Criminal Court in the prosecution of a man charged with terrorism offences. The case against Magomed-Husejn Dovtaev alleged that the...
Lee Fish confirmed as Deputy Head of Chambers Newcastle
15th Dec 2023
We are delighted to announce that, following formal ratification at our AGM on the evening of 30 November, Lee Fish has taken post as a Deputy Head of Chambers with leadership responsibility for our...
Nicholas de la Poer KC prosecutes terrorism case at the Central Criminal Court
13th Dec 2023
Nicholas de la Poer KC is appearing for the Crown at the Central Criminal Court in the prosecution of a man charged with terrorism offences. The case against Magomed-Husejn Dovtaev alleges that the...
Verdicts in the Ashley Dale murder trial – Paul Greaney KC leads for the prosecution
21st Nov 2023
Paul Greaney KC appeared for the Crown in the prosecution of the men charged with the murder of Ashley Dale and with conspiring to murder her partner Lee Harrison. James Witham, Joseph Peers, Niall...
Nick de la Poer KC and Matthew Donkin in prosecution of planned terrorist attack on mosques
13th Nov 2023
On 10 November 2023 Joe Metcalfe was sentenced to an extended sentence of 14 years 32 months and 4 days in relation to terrorism offences, rape and other offences. The sentencing hearing followed...