Gang land shooting trial - Ahmed Muen's client acquitted of murder. Criminal defence barrister Ahmed Muen obtains acquittal for client charged with murder in Gang land shooting trial

Acquittal of murder in drive-by shooting case after 9-week trial at #Wolverhampton Crown Court. Ahmed Muen for the defendant, led by Nicholas Corsellis K.C. and instructed by Yaser Taj of MI Solicitors. Case details here www.drystone.com/gang-land-sh...

Albanian Organised Crime Group convicted of supplying large volumes of cocaine. Robert Bryan for the Prosecution. Criminal barrister Robert Bryan secures conviction of Albanian Organised Crime Group charged with supplying large volumes of cocaine

Convictions for Albanian Organised Crime Group charged with supplying large quantities of #cocaine in the UK. Robert Bryan for the Prosecution. www.drystone.com/albanian-org...

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Doctor working for fraudulent business found Not Guilty of fraudulent trading in Swansea Crown Court. Sean Minihan and Ross Ludlow represented the defendant Criminal barristers Sean Minihan and Ross Ludlow obtain not guilty verdict representing a Romanian doctor accused of fraudulent trading

Acquittal for Doctor following 7-week trial at Swansea Crown Court. Sean Minihan & Ross Ludlow for the defendant, instructed by David Wells at DWK Law. www.drystone.com/doctor-worki...
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Successful Application to Dismiss in S.18 GBH and Robbery case. Alex Shanks represented the defendant. Alex Shanks successfully represented an 18-year-old defendant charged with Section 18 Grievous Bodily Harm and Robbery, alongside three co-defendants, at Worcester Crown Court.

Successful Application to Dismiss in S.18 GBH and Robbery case. Alex Shanks for the defendant. www.drystone.com/successful-a...
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We wish the very best of luck to our pupils who are 'on their feet' from today! The very best of luck to our five pupils who are 'on their feet' from today!

Many congratulation to our pupils who are 'on their feet' from today! Best of luck to Rhys Higginson, Ella Statham, Lily Lovett, Bethany Birkett and Lucy Blue. drystone.com/we-wish-the-...

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Photograph of Zarif Khan, criminal barrister at Drystone Chambers

Zarif Khan, instructed by Asif Maqsood of 1 Law Solicitors, #Birmingham, represented a young male defendant charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent to cause serious harm. Following mitigation, the court imposed a custodial sentence of 4 years & 3 months.

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Who Bears the Burden? The High Court Confirms the Law on Advertising Consent. Barrister Chris Jeyes successful in an Appeal by way of case stated from Snaresbrook Crown Court to the High Court

Chris Jeyes successful in the High Court today following an appeal by way of case stated from Snaresbrook Crown Court concerning the Town & Country Planning Act 1990. Fantasia Productions Ltd v London Borough of Redbridge [2026] EWHC (Admin). Read about the case here www.drystone.com/who-bears-th...

Client acquitted despite evidence of the defendant’s DNA at the scene of the crime. Eliza Harris for the defence. Criminal barrister Eliza Harris obtains acquittal for her client despite his DNA evidence at scene of crime

Client of Eliza Harris acquitted despite his DNA evidence at scene of crime. Instructed by David Bell of Breydons Solicitors. Read about the case here. www.drystone.com/client-acqui...

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The Sentencing Act 2026 - Key Things to Know. By Helen Easterbrook. Helen Easterbrook considers the Sentencing Act 2026 and highlights key aspects that criminal practitioners need to know about

Helen Easterbrook considers the Sentencing Act 2026 and highlights key points that criminal practitioners need to know. Read Helen's article here. www.drystone.com/the-sentenci...

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Slavery and/or Servitude? Robert Bryan and Helen Easterbrook in landmark Modern Slavery Ruling. Robert Bryan, leading Helen Easterbrook, represented the Lead Appellant (Webb) in the recent Appeal against Conviction and Sentence before the Court of Appeal in R. v. Webb & Somerset-How [2025] EWCA ...

Slavery and/or Servitude? Robert Bryan leading Helen Easterbrook in landmark Modern Slavery Ruling. Article here. www.drystone.com/robert-bryan...

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Jo Morris persuades High Court to quash Order revoking her client's bail. Criminal barrister Jo Morris persuades High Court to quash Order of Crown Court Judge revoking her client's bail

Jo Morris persuades High Court to quash Order revoking her client's bail. Instructed by Seema Dosaj of Berris Law Solicitors. Case details here. www.drystone.com/jo-morris-pe...

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Cross-examination of two police officers halts prosecution before the Crown close their case. Anisa Kebbati for the defence. Prosecution throws in towel after defence barrister Anisa Kebbati cross-examines the two police officers in the case

Cross-examination of two police officers halts prosecution before the Crown close their case. Anisa Kebbati for the defence, instructed by Ellie Bird at top London firm Hodge Jones & Allen. www.drystone.com/cross-examin...

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Dame Penny Mordaunt stalker Edward Brandt jailed Edward Brandt is sentenced for stalking Dame Penny Mordaunt over a period of eight months.

Robert Bryan prosecuted the #stalker of Dame Penny Mordaunt, former Leader of the House of Commons. Edward Brandt repeatedly contacted Dame Penny and her staff despite police warnings, arrest, and a Conditional Caution, which he breached. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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When defendants charged with joint enterprise murder are not “all in it together”. By Allison Summers K.C. Allison Summers K.C. represented 16-year old during a trial at Manchester Crown Court charged with murder but found guilty of manslaughter

Allison Summers KC... 'When defendants charged with joint enterprise #murder are not “all in it together”. Read the article here>>> www.drystone.com/when-defenda...

Prosecution offers no evidence in GBH stabbing case. Lidia Iancu represented the defendant Background and charges Lidia Iancu’s client retains his good character after the Crown offer no evidence in relation to charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm following a stabbing. The defendant h...

Lidia Iancu’s client retains his good character after Crown offers no evidence in relation to charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm following a stabbing. Instructed by Peter Fallen at
Edward Fail Bradshaw & Waterson
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Jonathan Green represented the head of an organised crime group behind a £20 million cocaine operation Criminal barrister Jonathan Green represented the head of an organised crime group behind a £20 million cocaine importation and distribution operation

Jonathan Green, instructed by Keith Wood at Lewis Nedas, represented the head of an Organised Crime Group responsible for importing and distributing an estimated £20 million worth of cocaine. Details >>> bit.ly/4p9l45C
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Season’s Greetings and Happy Holidays to our valued colleagues and clients! As we approach the festive season, we would like to thank you for your continued support throughout 2025. Our opening hours over the Christmas period are below, and we look forward to connecting with you again in 2026. 🎅

A huge thank you to all our amazing #defence #solicitors who joined us for our Quiz Night at The Happenstance, Paternoster Square! 🎉 A fantastic evening of laughter, tricky questions, and great company. #DrystoneChambers #QuizNight #CriminalLaw

Head of Drystone Chambers, Allison Summers K.C. was a guest speaker at the British Sleep Society’s annual conference in Brighton on 7 November, addressing an audience from all #medical disciplines on the topic of #parasomnia and the #law. Details here>>> www.drystone.com/allison-summ...

Eliza Harris obtains acquittal in Crown Court retrial after Complainant refuses to continue giving evidence for the second time Following a re-trial defence barrister Eliza Harris obtains acquittal for her client after the complainant refused to continue giving evidence for the second time

Eliza Harris obtains acquittal in Crown Court re-trial after Complainant refuses to continue giving evidence for the second time. Details here: www.drystone.com/eliza-harris...

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Alex Shanks obtains rare special verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity at Isleworth Crown Court. Details here>>> www.drystone.com/alex-shanks-...

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Ahmed Muen appears for second defendant in £5.5 billion cryptocurrency fraud Defence barrister Ahmed Muen represents defendant in world's largest cryptocurrency fraud

Drystone Chambers congratulates Ahmed Muen who has been ranked by Chambers and Partners for Crime, London Bar. This well-deserved recognition reflects his outstanding work and we are delighted for him. Read more about Ahmed here www.drystone.com/ahmed-muen-a...

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Members of Drystone Chambers featured significantly in the recent high profile case of Op Design, the prosecution of a gang of kidnappers who used a 'honey trap' to ensnare men to extort money from them. The trial was heard at Cambridge Crown Court lasting 8 weeks.

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What an amazing day we had yesterday exhibiting at the Pupillage Fair in London and speaking to so many aspiring criminal barristers! Drystone Chambers exhibits at Bar Council Pupillage Fair 2024 in London meeting many aspiring criminal barristers

A huge thank you to all the amazing aspiring #criminal #barristers who visited our stand at @thebarcouncil's Pupillage Fair yesterday. It was great to see so many #students with a passion for criminal law 👋

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Are you an aspiring #criminal #barrister wanting to know more about the barristers' profession? Come and see US tomorrow on Stand 55.

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Drystone Chambers is delighted to announce that Head of Chambers, Allison Summers KC, has recently been elected a Bencher of The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn 👋

Armed royal protection officer who lost ammunition dismissed for gross misconduct. The Metropolitan Police was represented by Unyime Davies Unyine Davies represents Metropolitan Police in armed royal protection officer gross misconduct case

Armed royal protection officer who lost ammunition on grounds of Buckingham Palace dismissed for gross misconduct following police #misconduct hearing. Drystone Chambers Unyime Davies represented the Metropolitan Police. bit.ly/3BnnhYw

Ahmed Muen's client acquitted of murder and attempted murder at Central Criminal Court Ahmed Muen client acquitted of murder and attempted murder in drive-by shooting

Ahmed Muen's client acquitted of murder and attempted murder at the Central Criminal Court bit.ly/3BhKbk0

Our prize for the Women In Criminal Law advent calendar which will be picked on Tuesday 17th December. Good luck to all who enter!👋🎄

Chris Jeyes represents well-known “naked carpenter” Robert Jenner charged with attempted murder of a police officer Barrister Chris Jeyes represents 'naked carpenter' Robert Jenner charged with attempted murder of police officer

Drystone Chambers Chris Jeyes represents well-known “naked carpenter” Robert Jenner charged with attempted murder of a police officer. bit.ly/4fbHAWO