QEB Hollis Whiteman
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A leading set of advocates specialising in Financial & Corporate Crime, Serious Crime, Regulatory & Professional Discipline, Private Prosecution and Public Law.
Karen’s appointment is a testament to her remarkable skill and dedication, and it underscores the exceptional level of excellence Chambers aims to achieve.
We extend our congratulations to Karen and to all those who were successful in this year’s competition.
We extend our congratulations to Karen and to all those who were successful in this year’s competition.
We are delighted to announce that Karen Robinson has been appointed King’s Counsel, following His Majesty the King’s approval of the Lord Chancellor’s recommendation.
The newly appointed King’s Counsel will make their declaration in March.
The newly appointed King’s Counsel will make their declaration in March.
January 23, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Karen’s appointment is a testament to her remarkable skill and dedication, and it underscores the exceptional level of excellence Chambers aims to achieve.
We extend our congratulations to Karen and to all those who were successful in this year’s competition.
We extend our congratulations to Karen and to all those who were successful in this year’s competition.
We are delighted to announce that Karen Robinson has been appointed King’s Counsel, following His Majesty the King’s approval of the Lord Chancellor’s recommendation.
The newly appointed King’s Counsel will make their declaration in March.
The newly appointed King’s Counsel will make their declaration in March.
January 23, 2026 at 12:18 PM
We are delighted to announce that Karen Robinson has been appointed King’s Counsel, following His Majesty the King’s approval of the Lord Chancellor’s recommendation.
The newly appointed King’s Counsel will make their declaration in March.
The newly appointed King’s Counsel will make their declaration in March.
Alex Mullen of QEB Hollis Whiteman appeared on behalf of the Teaching Regulation Agency in the matter of Paul Brown, banned from teaching following child sex abuse chat.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Alex Mullen of QEB Hollis Whiteman appeared on behalf of the Teaching Regulation Agency in the matter of Paul Brown, banned from teaching following child sex abuse chat.
Read more here: www.qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library...
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The defendant, an imam who officiated a wedding ceremony between two 16-year-olds, was sentenced to a fifteen-week term of imprisonment, suspended for a year, on 19th January 2026 at Northampton Crown Court.
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Jennifer Newcomb of QEB Hollis Whiteman has prosecuted a faith leader for child marriage offences.
January 19, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The defendant, an imam who officiated a wedding ceremony between two 16-year-olds, was sentenced to a fifteen-week term of imprisonment, suspended for a year, on 19th January 2026 at Northampton Crown Court.
Read more here: www.qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library...
Read more here: www.qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library...
Jennifer Newcomb of QEB Hollis Whiteman has prosecuted a faith leader for child marriage offences.
January 19, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Jennifer Newcomb of QEB Hollis Whiteman has prosecuted a faith leader for child marriage offences.
The feature highlights Ari’s leading role in complex and high-profile private prosecutions addressing large-scale illegal streaming of sports content.
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Ari Alibhai of QEB Hollis Whiteman has been featured in The Lawyer: “Why Sky and the Premier League are turning to QEB Hollis Whiteman.”
January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The feature highlights Ari’s leading role in complex and high-profile private prosecutions addressing large-scale illegal streaming of sports content.
Read more here: www.qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library...
Read more here: www.qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library...
Ari Alibhai of QEB Hollis Whiteman has been featured in The Lawyer: “Why Sky and the Premier League are turning to QEB Hollis Whiteman.”
January 16, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Ari Alibhai of QEB Hollis Whiteman has been featured in The Lawyer: “Why Sky and the Premier League are turning to QEB Hollis Whiteman.”
Mr Thomas denies three counts of rape and a co-defendant denies one. The complainant, a trans identifying female 'a trans man', alleges sexual assault shortly after admission to an all-male ward.
The trial is ongoing.
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The trial is ongoing.
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Charlotte Godber of QEB Hollis Whiteman is representing Davointe Thomas in an ongoing trial at Inner London Crown Court relating to alleged events at a secure psychiatric unit in April 2022.
January 15, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Mr Thomas denies three counts of rape and a co-defendant denies one. The complainant, a trans identifying female 'a trans man', alleges sexual assault shortly after admission to an all-male ward.
The trial is ongoing.
Read more here: lnkd.in/ePhH7NXa
The trial is ongoing.
Read more here: lnkd.in/ePhH7NXa
Charlotte Godber of QEB Hollis Whiteman is representing Davointe Thomas in an ongoing trial at Inner London Crown Court relating to alleged events at a secure psychiatric unit in April 2022.
January 15, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Charlotte Godber of QEB Hollis Whiteman is representing Davointe Thomas in an ongoing trial at Inner London Crown Court relating to alleged events at a secure psychiatric unit in April 2022.
The Panel accepted the submissions made on behalf of the Teaching Regulation Agency, finding the majority of allegations proved.
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The Panel considered allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour towards two pupils. Mr Wall denied the allegations and contested that the conduct was sexually motivated or dishonest.
Alex Mullen of QEB Hollis Whiteman appeared on behalf of the Teaching Regulation Agency in disciplinary proceedings concerning Mr Wall, a teacher formerly employed at Lucton School (2013–2022).
December 24, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The Panel accepted the submissions made on behalf of the Teaching Regulation Agency, finding the majority of allegations proved.
Read more here: qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library...
Read more here: qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library...
The Panel considered allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour towards two pupils. Mr Wall denied the allegations and contested that the conduct was sexually motivated or dishonest.
Alex Mullen of QEB Hollis Whiteman appeared on behalf of the Teaching Regulation Agency in disciplinary proceedings concerning Mr Wall, a teacher formerly employed at Lucton School (2013–2022).
December 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The Panel considered allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour towards two pupils. Mr Wall denied the allegations and contested that the conduct was sexually motivated or dishonest.
Alex Mullen of QEB Hollis Whiteman appeared on behalf of the Teaching Regulation Agency in disciplinary proceedings concerning Mr Wall, a teacher formerly employed at Lucton School (2013–2022).
December 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Alex Mullen of QEB Hollis Whiteman appeared on behalf of the Teaching Regulation Agency in disciplinary proceedings concerning Mr Wall, a teacher formerly employed at Lucton School (2013–2022).
The case arose from a dispute between housemates in a Harrow HMO. After a confrontation on 30 October 2024, Lee fatally stabbed Corey Graham 12 times. The jury rejected Lee’s claim of self-defence, convicting him of murder.
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Fiona Robertson of QEB Hollis Whiteman, led by Catherine Pattison of 5KBW, prosecuted Javan Lee, who was convicted of murder following a trial at Harrow Crown Court, and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years.
December 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The case arose from a dispute between housemates in a Harrow HMO. After a confrontation on 30 October 2024, Lee fatally stabbed Corey Graham 12 times. The jury rejected Lee’s claim of self-defence, convicting him of murder.
Read more here: www.qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library...
Read more here: www.qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library...
Fiona Robertson of QEB Hollis Whiteman, led by Catherine Pattison of 5KBW, prosecuted Javan Lee, who was convicted of murder following a trial at Harrow Crown Court, and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years.
December 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Fiona Robertson of QEB Hollis Whiteman, led by Catherine Pattison of 5KBW, prosecuted Javan Lee, who was convicted of murder following a trial at Harrow Crown Court, and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 22 years.
Read more here: www.qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library...
December 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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The defendant pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility, with the prosecution relying on agreed psychiatric evidence from three consultants. The court imposed a hospital order with restrictions under section 37 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Anne Whyte KC of QEB Hollis Whiteman prosecuted a complex and sensitive manslaughter case involving the death of a four-year-old child and severe mental illness.
December 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The defendant pleaded guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility, with the prosecution relying on agreed psychiatric evidence from three consultants. The court imposed a hospital order with restrictions under section 37 of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Anne Whyte KC of QEB Hollis Whiteman prosecuted a complex and sensitive manslaughter case involving the death of a four-year-old child and severe mental illness.
December 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Anne Whyte KC of QEB Hollis Whiteman prosecuted a complex and sensitive manslaughter case involving the death of a four-year-old child and severe mental illness.
We’re pleased to continue building QEBrief Crime as a regular resource and we look forward to sharing with you our third edition early next year.
Read the second issue of QEBrief Crime here: lnkd.in/eucaMZJh
Read the second issue of QEBrief Crime here: lnkd.in/eucaMZJh
QEB Hollis Whiteman is pleased to share the second edition of our crime newsletter, QEBrief Crime.
Curated by members of our Crime team, this edition features fresh insights, important updates, and thoughtful commentary from across the group.
Curated by members of our Crime team, this edition features fresh insights, important updates, and thoughtful commentary from across the group.
December 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
We’re pleased to continue building QEBrief Crime as a regular resource and we look forward to sharing with you our third edition early next year.
Read the second issue of QEBrief Crime here: lnkd.in/eucaMZJh
Read the second issue of QEBrief Crime here: lnkd.in/eucaMZJh
QEB Hollis Whiteman is pleased to share the second edition of our crime newsletter, QEBrief Crime.
Curated by members of our Crime team, this edition features fresh insights, important updates, and thoughtful commentary from across the group.
Curated by members of our Crime team, this edition features fresh insights, important updates, and thoughtful commentary from across the group.
December 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
QEB Hollis Whiteman is pleased to share the second edition of our crime newsletter, QEBrief Crime.
Curated by members of our Crime team, this edition features fresh insights, important updates, and thoughtful commentary from across the group.
Curated by members of our Crime team, this edition features fresh insights, important updates, and thoughtful commentary from across the group.
Harris was found guilty of five counts of indecent assault and five counts of sexual assault against six men and one woman, all former clients, in offences committed between 1989 and 2015.
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Anne Whyte KC and Oliver Mosley of QEB Hollis Whiteman prosecuted former defence solicitor, Alan Harris, who has been convicted following a six-week trial at Winchester Crown Court.
December 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Harris was found guilty of five counts of indecent assault and five counts of sexual assault against six men and one woman, all former clients, in offences committed between 1989 and 2015.
Read more here: www.qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library...
Read more here: www.qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library...
Anne Whyte KC and Oliver Mosley of QEB Hollis Whiteman prosecuted former defence solicitor, Alan Harris, who has been convicted following a six-week trial at Winchester Crown Court.
December 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Anne Whyte KC and Oliver Mosley of QEB Hollis Whiteman prosecuted former defence solicitor, Alan Harris, who has been convicted following a six-week trial at Winchester Crown Court.
The Federation has accepted all of Anne’s conclusions and recommendations.
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The Review focused on complaints handling and behaviour management in the schools and made recommendations designed to improve the schools’ engagement and communications with the parent community and increase confidence in complaints handling.
Anne Whyte KC of QEB Hollis Whiteman was instructed by Fieldfisher to conduct an independent review into governance and institutional culture at four academy schools in Hackney run by the Mossbourne Federation.
December 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Federation has accepted all of Anne’s conclusions and recommendations.
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Read more here: www.qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library...
The Review focused on complaints handling and behaviour management in the schools and made recommendations designed to improve the schools’ engagement and communications with the parent community and increase confidence in complaints handling.
Anne Whyte KC of QEB Hollis Whiteman was instructed by Fieldfisher to conduct an independent review into governance and institutional culture at four academy schools in Hackney run by the Mossbourne Federation.
December 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The Review focused on complaints handling and behaviour management in the schools and made recommendations designed to improve the schools’ engagement and communications with the parent community and increase confidence in complaints handling.
Anne Whyte KC of QEB Hollis Whiteman was instructed by Fieldfisher to conduct an independent review into governance and institutional culture at four academy schools in Hackney run by the Mossbourne Federation.
December 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Anne Whyte KC of QEB Hollis Whiteman was instructed by Fieldfisher to conduct an independent review into governance and institutional culture at four academy schools in Hackney run by the Mossbourne Federation.
Former nursery worker, Vincent Chan, pleaded guilty to a total of 26 counts of assaulting children aged under 13, sexually assaulting children and taking indecent images of children.
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Philip Stott of QEB Hollis Whiteman prosecutes nursery worker for child sex offences in 'one of the worst cases of its kind'.
December 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Former nursery worker, Vincent Chan, pleaded guilty to a total of 26 counts of assaulting children aged under 13, sexually assaulting children and taking indecent images of children.
Read more here: www.qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library...
Read more here: www.qebholliswhiteman.co.uk/site/library...