Covid-19 Inquiry reports on care sector

Today, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry published its Module 6 report, examining the impact of the pandemic on the publicly and privately funded adult social care sector across the UK. Adam Payter and Megan Millar represented the Care Professional Organisation (formerly known as the National Association of Care & Support Workers) and were instructed by Claire Lipworth […]

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Leila Gaafar represented a young woman of good character who was accused of being an ‘insider’ at large global bank

Leila Gaafar, instructed by Nicholls and Nicholls, represented a young woman of good character who was accused of being an ‘insider’ at a large global bank. She was charged with conspiracy to defraud and money laundering. Following a careful review of the weaknesses in the prosecution evidence, Leila successfully applied to dismiss the case against […]

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R v Nahim [2026] EWCA Crim 1330 – Judgment

Yesterday, the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) dismissed an appeal against conviction for controlling or coercive behaviour in the case of R v Nahim [2026] EWCA Crim 1330 (Holgate LJ, McGowan J, HHJ Leigh) . The appellant argued that the trial judge reversed the burden of proof, encouraged the jury take an inquisitorial approach and […]

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Acquittal in COVID testing laboratory fraud trial

Paul Jarvis KC represented Dr Alexander Zarneh, who was charged with fraudulent trading and public nuisance arising out of his involvement in a company called RT Diagnostics Ltd that provided COVID testing services to the public during the pandemic. Dr Zarneh was a private consultant who had previously worked in the NHS for 40 years. The […]

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6KBW College Hill welcomes Isabella Priestman Bennett & Lucy Bleichroeder-Baker as new Tenants

6KBW College Hill are delighted to announce Isabella Priestman Bennett and Lucy Bleichroeder-Baker have both successfully completed their twelve month pupillage with us. Many Congratulations to you both and Welcome to 6KBW College Hill.   […]

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