Silk Road 2.0 operator sentenced to prison. David Jackson prosecutes.

David Jackson prosecutes a self-taught computer expert who was the “guiding mind” behind an international online black market in illegal drugs who has been jailed for five years and four months. For mo... Continue Reading

St Ives Chambers are delighted to welcome Graeme Simpson to the Criminal Group

St Ives Chambers are delighted to announce that Graeme Simpson has joined the Criminal Group from Citadel Chambers. Specialising in Criminal law, Graeme is available to accept instructions from 17th Januar... Continue Reading

Recent cases that offer guidance on judicial review in the criminal sector

A number of recent cases have offered substantial guidance on when judicial review should be used and how such cases should be approached in the criminal sector. Harry Marriott, a Pupil at St Ives, has exp... Continue Reading

Training materials now available from our website

As part of our support to our clients CPD commitments and continuing competence, we have uploaded a number of training materials from recent seminars and events. To access the material visitors can click o... Continue Reading

Chambers & Partners announce ranked members for 2019 including two new barristers

St Ives Chambers are delighted that its members continue to be recommended in Chambers & Partners. Members from the Family/Matrimonial group who will be included in the 2019 edition are Jeremy Weston Q... Continue Reading

St Ives Chambers Criminal Practice Group accepts the result of the CBA ballot

The St Ives Chambers Criminal Practice Group has noted the results of the poll conducted by the Criminal Bar Association. Our members accept the result of the poll, and the recommendation of the Criminal B... Continue Reading

Law Update: A Missing Step?

In this latest article, Alexander Pritchard-Jones talks about ‘A Missing Step? The interaction of the guidelines on the imposition of community and custodial sentences and the specific offence guide... Continue Reading

Ben Douglas-Jones QC has joined chambers as a door tenant

The members of the Crime Team are delighted to announce that Ben Douglas-Jones QC has joined chambers as a door tenant with immediate effect. Ben’s CV can be found here. ... Continue Reading

Peter Cooper defends and secures acquittal in attempted murder trial

Peter Cooper defends and secures acquittal in attempted murder trial at Warwick Crown Court. Rugby resident Daniel Szulc, was accused of stabbing his partner after she announced her intention to leave him ... Continue Reading

Sam Powis defends in £1m fraud case

Sam Powis defends in £1m fraud case for Talbots Solicitors.  For more information click here. ... Continue Reading