The state’s article 2 investigative obligation to survivors of terrorist attacks – The Manchester Arena Inquiry – Paul Greaney QC
3rd Aug 2020
Paul Greaney QC has appeared on behalf of the Chairman of the Manchester Arena Inquiry in R (on the application of EA and BT) v the Chairman of the Manchester Arena Inquiry [2020] EWCA 2053 (Admin),...
Tom Storey prosecutes baby shaking case at Leeds Crown Court
23rd Jun 2020
Tom Storey was instructed to prosecute a case in which a five-month old child suffered fractures to both sides of his skull and associated bleeding to his brain. The Defendant, who had been looking...
Jason Pitter QC and Ben Campbell feature in first major misconduct hearing conducted remotely
8th Jun 2020
Jason Pitter QC and Ben Campbell represented a T/Detective Superintendent at misconduct proceedings for alleged failings during the course of the investigation of the murder of an infant in 2016. That...
Justice continues…Danielle Gilmour secures a suspended sentence for a client facing serious fraud charges under the EU Tachograph Regulations.
28th May 2020
Danielle secured a 4 month suspended sentence for her client who was charged with seven offences. The case involved complex legal and evidential issues. As a result of Danielle’s submissions the...
Paul Greaney QC in major virtual hearing broadcast live on YouTube
20th Apr 2020
The Manchester Arena Inquiry is the public inquiry set up to investigate the deaths of the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena Terror Attack. It is chaired by Sir John Saunders. Paul Greaney...
Tom Storey joins New Park Court Chambers
10th Mar 2020
New Park Court is pleased to announce the tenancy of Tom Storey, former leader of the of Zenith Chambers’ Criminal Team. Tom, called in 1993, is one of the most highly regarded junior barristers...
Successful prosecution by Ben Campbell and Richard Holland of “Bespoke” company fraudsters
5th Mar 2020
On 3 March 2020 at Leeds Crown Court, HHJ Stubbs QC sentenced 5 defendants to a total of 19 years’ imprisonment following a successful joint Trading Standards and West Yorkshire Police...
Jason Pitter QC features in ‘Smart’ motorway case at centre of BBC Panorama programme
29th Jan 2020
Jason Pitter QC appeared on behalf of the driver of a car in which his grandson was killed whilst on the M6 motorway, when a lorry drove into the back of it. The tragic case was one of those at the...
Nicholas de la Poer to be appointed as Queen’s Counsel in March
17th Jan 2020
New Park Court is pleased to announce the inclusion of Nicholas de la Poer in the list of new Queen's Counsel. Nicholas will be appointed at the ceremony in Westminster Hall on 16th March 2020. ...
Junior members of New Park Court Criminal Team secure not guilty verdicts in recent serious criminal casework
20th Dec 2019
Junior members of New Park Court Criminal Team have enjoyed recent successes in serious criminal casework both on Circuit and off Circuit. Following a seven week trial at Birmingham Crown Court,...