Notable Cases

Sonn Macmillan Walker successfully represented a client initially charged with s18 GBH, persuading the Crown to accept a lesser s20 wounding charge by demonstrating the client had no knowledge of the co-defendant’s intent to inflict serious harm. As a result, the more serious charge was left to lie on file, and the client received a suspended sentence instead of immediate custody.

Our client was acquitted of rape after the defence exposed evidential gaps, inconsistencies, and expert findings supporting consensual sex and undermining the complainant’s account. The case highlighted disclosure failures by the prosecution, leading to a full acquittal and defence costs awarded.

An excellent outcome for our client, with the Court accepting that he had no beneficial interest in the property of which he was legal owner.

After being charged without a proper police interview, ML’s case was challenged with a letter before action, prompting the CPS to offer a youth caution.

Our client was found unfit for trial after our instruction of medical experts, and after strong representations, the Prosecution offered no evidence and discontinued the case.

Following a two-week trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court, our 21-year-old client was unanimously acquitted of three counts of rape, having consistently denied the allegations and maintained that all activity had been consensual.

Our client, charged with possession of indecent images and sexual communication with a child, pleaded guilty and, following expert mitigation, received a suspended 9-month prison sentence at Isleworth Crown Court.

Our client was charged in £500,000 conspiracy to defraud Eurostar and Trainline. She pleaded guilty to lesser charges on basis and received a financial penalty only.

At a trial in May 2025, L was acquitted of causing death by dangerous driving but convicted of causing death by careless driving.

After a 6-day trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court, our client was found not guilty to three counts of rape, and one count of assault by penetration.

Our client, a female prison officer working in a male prison, was found not guilty after trial of assaulting a prisoner. This not guilty result means that she maintains her good character.

Leah Connolly and Katie Lobo successfully challenged a CPS decision to prosecute a young client facing proceedings for two offences.