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Madeleine will undertake her pupillage under the supervision of Anthony Hajimitsis and Dornier Whittaker.
Michelle Colborne KC and Abigail Langford prosecuted Scott Silkstone for the murder of Dwayne Tuohey.
We're proud to announce that, as part of our 100th anniversary celebrations, Broadway House Chambers is participating in Candlelighters' 150 Miles in September Challenge.
The central issue at trial concerned the extent of the defendant’s involvement and intentions in relation to the events leading up to the offence. The case involved the careful analysis of extensive evidence and ultimately resulted in a conviction for conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm. The trial included evidence from previous trials.
Talia Meer represented the child through the children's guardian in a public law matter where the mother sought to take the child, who was subject to a care order, on holiday over the summer.
We are delighted to share with you summer edition of our Criminal Team Newsletter.
Should there be any topics or case law you would specifically like to see addressed in future editions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for reading and we look forward to sharing more in the months ahead.
The Court of Appeal quashed the sentence of 30 months, substituting it with one of 21 months custody.
Broadway House Chambers is delighted to announce that Julie-Anne Kincade KC (NZ) has joined Chambers as an Honorary Door Tenant.
Jayne Beckett, instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service, appeared for the prosecution in proceedings that resulted in Sohail Jahangir being sentenced to 10 years and five months’ imprisonment. Jahangir had struck a cyclist while attempting to overtake another vehicle on a rural road in Ilkley.
We are delighted to announce that a total of £1,955 was raised for Andy’s Man Club.
Thank you to everyone for your kind donations.
Michelle Colborne KC and Gerald Hendron appear on behalf of two respondents in the Supreme Court in the case of R v Sheikh and others (Respondents)
Alex will be known as District Judge Modgill. He was called to the Bar (Lincoln’s Inn) in 2002. He was appointed as a Deputy District Judge in 2021.
The Lady Chief Justice has deployed him to the North Eastern Circuit, based at Sheffield Combined Court Centre, with effect from 3 August 2026.
Michelle Colborne KC, leading Laura McBride and Ella Embleton prosecuted this harrowing case related to the abuse of children, entrusted into the care of Malcolm Philips and Linda Brunning, at Skircoat Lodge Children’s Home, between the mid 1970’s and early 1990.
We are delighted to announce that Jody Beaumont has joined Broadway House Chambers as a tenant.
Adam had successfully represented the Respondent at a 5-day Final Hearing in Glasgow in July 2025, following which the Claimant appealed. The appeal was lodged 2 days late. The Appellant made an application for an extension of time which was rejected by the Registrar. He appealed further. Adam represented the Respondent before Lord Fairley, the President of the EAT.
Jayne Beckett, instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service, secured a guilty verdict resulting in a six-year sentence and life on the Sex Offenders Register for David Sharp at Leeds Crown Court.
Chambers is delighted to announce that Christopher has been appointed by His Majesty the King to sit as a Recorder.
Stephen Wood KC and Camille Morland prosecuted a trial before the Recorder of Sheffield, who imposed sentences exceeding 30 years for 4 men involved in a shooting during an attempted robbery of a cannabis factory.
Clare Walsh and Paul Canfield have successfully secured acquittals for father and son co‑defendants following a five‑day trial at Bradford Crown Court last week.
The Prosecution offered no evidence due to the disclosure issues that had been highlighted.
As part of our monthly charitable campaigns celebrating our 100th birthday, we were delighted to donate 100 Easter Eggs to support children affected by adverse childhood experiences across Yorkshire 🐣
Instructed by the Defendant on a credit hire Fast Track trial, Camilla succeeded in submissions to disallow optional extras, and lowering the period of vehicle hire and rate. As a result, the Claimant’s losses awarded were reduced by 87.9% from the pleaded case.
Lydia Pearce, instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service, secured guilty verdicts on all 4 counts on the indictment against Mohammed Mobasher at Bradford Crown Court.
Adam Willoughby and Danny Smith are instructed to represent the respondent before the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in a potentially landmark employment law case. The appeal raises two significant legal issues with wide-ranging implications for UK employment law.

