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Dean Mears Jailed for Life for Brutal Murder of Rhyl Grandmother

June 24 2025

Dean Mears Jailed for Life for Brutal Murder of Rhyl Grandmother

We are thrilled to announce that we have won the prestigious Legal Services Transformation Award at the Legal News Wales Awards!

June 06 2025

We are thrilled to announce that we have won the prestigious Legal Services Transformation Award at the Legal News Wales Awards!

Christian J Howells successful in Court of Appeal ALN case

May 27 2025

The Court of Appeal has held that parents do not have the right to be accompanied by a solicitor at an IDP review meeting under the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018.

Andrew Jones KC successfully secures murder conviction

May 16 2025

'A convicted drug dealer who dragged a 69-year-old grandmother from her bed and stamped on her at least 15 times, breaking every bone in her face, has been found guilty of murder.'

Christian Jowett prosecutes animal cruelty and welfare offences

May 14 2025

Christian Jowett, instructed by Pembrokeshire Couty Council, prosecuted a father and daughter for various animal cruelty and welfare offences, together with related civil applications.

30 Park Place Shortlisted for Legal Services Transformation of the Year

April 08 2025

Pro-Bono Recognition List 2025

April 07 2025

Congratulations to Rose Glanville who appears in the 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List

Nigel Fryer defends NHS Heath Board against HSE

April 02 2025

Dan Jones sucessfully prosecutes case of historic child sexual abuse

March 31 2025

Dan Jones has successfully concluded proceedings against Gary Hicks, who was charged with historic child sexual abuse arising from offences committed in the late 1980’s.

Laura Shepherd Successful in Landmark Case

March 18 2025

As a result of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 there have been two key changes to education law in Wales.

Claims for diminution in value to a dwelling in neighbour disputes – not something to be pleaded lightly

January 06 2025

Sam was recently instructed by Emma-Jayne Scullion of Berry Smith Lawyers in a trial where it was common ground that the Defendant (Sam’s client) had trespassed upon the Claimant’s demise.

List of Specialist Regulatory Advocates

January 06 2025

List of Specialist Regulatory Advocates

Acquittals obtained in Operation Mayland for 30 Park Place members Nigel Fryer, Josh Scouller and Emma Harris

December 20 2024

Acquittals obtained in Operation Mayland for 30 Park Place members Nigel Fryer, Josh Scouller and Emma Harris

City Hospice

December 18 2024

This year, instead of sending Christmas Cards, Chambers has made a donation to City Hospice in memory of Angharad Morris.

Success in data protection claim over recall

December 12 2024

David Hughes appeared for W, instructed by Kemmi Alfa of Donoghue Solicitors, Liverpool

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have launched a new campaign called the Ripple Effect campaign

December 10 2024

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) have launched a new campaign called the Ripple Effect campaign

Operation Grace

November 28 2024

Operation Grace

Andrew Jones KC, successfully defended his client, Lester Ramsay, in a complex murder trial at Sheffield Crown Court.

November 26 2024

Andrew Jones KC, successfully defended his client, Lester Ramsay, in a complex murder trial at Sheffield Crown Court.

Andrew Jones KC & Ffion Tomos successfully prosecute single punch case resulting in a murder conviction.

November 26 2024

Andrew Jones KC & Ffion Tomos successfully prosecute single punch case resulting in a murder conviction.

Surgeon cleared of possessing child abuse images

October 29 2024

Surgeon cleared of possessing child abuse images

R (CPS) v Northamptonshire Magistrates’ Court and others [2024] EWHC 2860 (Admin)

October 29 2024

R (CPS) v Northamptonshire Magistrates’ Court and others [2024] EWHC 2860 (Admin)

Success in the Court of Appeal in tasering case

October 25 2024

Success in the Court of Appeal in tasering case

Christian Howells successful in social services judicial review

October 15 2024

Christian Howells successful in social services judicial review

ICLR Pupillage Award

September 26 2024

Congratulations to Emma Meadows who has been selected as the winner of the ICLR Pupillage Award 2024.

R (CPS) v Northamptonshire Magistrates’ Court and others [2024] EWHC 2324 (Admin)

September 11 2024

R (CPS) v Northamptonshire Magistrates' Court and others [2024] EWHC 2324 (Admin)

New Members

September 09 2024

We are delighted to announce 3 new members of chambers

Lord Chief Justice and President of the Land Court of the Kingdom of Tonga

August 12 2024

Cyber Essentials Plus Certification 2024

August 08 2024

30 Park Place Chambers is proud to announce that we have once again secured Cyber Essentials Plus Certification for the third consecutive year

30 Park Place celebrates Legal 500 awards shortlist

July 10 2024

We are delighted to announce that two members of 30 Park Place have been shortlisted in the prestigious Legal 500 awards for 2024 and chambers has once again been shortlisted for Set Outside of London.

Chair of the Bar Visit

May 09 2024

30 Park Place makes legal sector compliance history with LOCS:23 Certification

May 09 2024

30 Park Place has achieved a ground-breaking milestone by becoming the first legal service provider to gain LOCS:23

Joint Settlement Success for Sam Aynsley in Cyclist’s Personal Injury Claim

March 13 2024

Sam Aynsley, instructed by Donoghue Solicitors, successfully concluded a Joint Settlement Meeting on behalf of a cyclist who sustained serious injuries after a collision with a motor vehicle.

JURISDICTIONS FAMILY LAW CONFERENCE 2024 COMES TO WALES FOR THE FIRST TIME

February 29 2024

JURISDICTIONS FAMILY LAW CONFERENCE 2024 COMES TO WALES FOR THE FIRST TIME

New Law Journal - Malcolm Bishop KC

February 16 2024

It’s arguably the most important rule of international law, trumping all domestic legislation. Malcolm Bishop KC examines jus cogens in the context of the Rwanda Bill.

David Hughes, Melissa Jones and Cat Jones instructed in Christopher Kapessa inquest

January 23 2024

David Hughes, Melissa Jones and Cat Jones instructed in Christopher Kapessa inquest

Andrew Jones to be appointed King’s Counsel

January 19 2024

30 Park Place is delighted to announce that Fraud Specialist Emma Harris has joined Chambers

January 15 2024

A health board has been fined £200,000 after a woman killed herself on one of its mental health wards.

December 19 2023

Covid Inquiry Updates

December 12 2023

Christian J Howells in Ffos-y-fran mine challenge

December 05 2023

Christian J Howells in Ffos-y-fran mine challenge

Christmas & New Year Opening Hours 2023

December 01 2023

Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

Hospital made series of mistakes before premature baby’s death

November 13 2023

A coroner has pointed to missed opportunities in the case of a girl who was pronounced dead shortly after her birth, Ben Davies represented the family.

New Head of Chambers

October 30 2023

Following the appointment of The Honourable Ms Justice Ruth Henke to the High Court, 30 Park Place is delighted to announce the appointment of Miss Catrin John as our new Head of Chambers.

Defendants can also be dishonest in personal injury matters, resulting in the disapplication of fixed costs after trial

October 30 2023

Sam Aynsley, instructed by Admiral Law, recently appeared in fast track PI RTA liability dispute on behalf of a claimant (“C”) at the County Court at Bristol, where District Judge Ellery made a finding of dishonesty against the defendant (“D”), so that D was ordered to pay C’s costs on the indemnity basis, fixed costs being disapplied (Broadhurst v Tan), and D being ordered to pay C’s N260 costs schedule in full.

Andrew Jones prosecutes nurse who killed 82 year old man by careless driving whilst unfit through drink

October 09 2023

Andrew Jones prosecuted tragic case where 82 year old pedestrian was killed when hit by car crossing road.

New Circuit Judge

September 29 2023

Chambers wishes to congratulate HHJ Eugene Egan on his appointment as a Circuit Judge based at Cardiff Crown Court with effect from 30th October 2023

Ruth Henke KC, Head of Chambers, who will be taking on the role of High Court Judge in the Family Division

September 21 2023

30 Park Place is delighted and proud at the announcement that our Head of Chambers, Ruth Henke KC, is to be appointed to the High Court Bench from 29th September

The Lord Chief Justice will assign The Honourable Ms Justice Henke to the Family Division

New Circuit Judge

September 06 2023

Chambers wishes to congratulate HHJ Carl Harrison on his appointment as a Circuit Judge based at Cardiff Crown Court with effect from 9th October 2023

Cyber Essentials Plus Certification 2023

August 14 2023

30 Park Place Chambers is proud to announce that we have once again secured Cyber Essentials Plus Certification for the second consecutive year. This accomplishment reaffirms our unwavering dedication to upholding the highest standards of cybersecurity and data protection.

Catherine Heyworth KC elected as a Bencher of The Inner Temple

August 03 2023

We are delighted to congratulate Catherine Heyworth KC who has been elected as a Bencher of The Inner Temple

Judgment: Pembrokeshire v James

August 03 2023

Following the recent conclusion of the criminal proceedings arising from the death of Lola James in 2020, Mostyn J has published his judgment in the Family Proceedings in which a number of member of chambers appeared.

30 Park Place and Lloyd Williams KC Shortlisted for Prestigious Legal 500 Awards 2023

July 13 2023

30 Park Place has been shortlisted for the "Set outside London of the Year" award, and Lloyd Williams KC, has been nominated for "Personal Injury Silk of the Year" at the Legal 500 Awards 2023.

30 Park Place is delighted to announce the addition of five new members.

July 13 2023

30 Park Place is delighted to announce the addition of five new members. Megan Jones, Solomon Hartley, and Daniel Jones have joined as full tenants, while Ignatius Hughes KC & Sian Reeves will be joining as a working door tenants.

The COVID inquiry opening

June 13 2023

In memory of Meirion Davies

June 05 2023

In memory of Meirion Davies

Attorney General & Solicitor General Visit

May 11 2023

Carl Harrison successfully challenges the jurisdiction of the High Court

May 05 2023

Carl Harrison representing NHS England, successfully challenged the jurisdiction of the High Court to consider a civil claim where the General Dental Services Contract between the parties was an NHS Contract.

Telephone Issues 18/4

April 18 2023

We are currently experiencing issues with our telephones

First Televised Sentence

March 01 2023

Caroline Rees KC and Carl Harrison prosecute the sentence of R v Sarah Lloyd Jones and Alun Titford, the first sentence to be televised in Wales.

Cyber Secure

February 21 2023

Caroline Rees KC and Carl Harrison successfully prosecute complex and high-profile gross negligence manslaughter

February 13 2023

Caroline Rees KC and Carl Harrison successfully prosecute complex and high-profile gross negligence manslaughter.

Technical difficulties

January 24 2023

Chambers is experiencing technical difficulties. Please contact Chambers using 02920023920 until 10 am on the 25th January 2023.

Gleision: Families granted full inquest into men’s mining deaths

December 22 2022

Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

December 19 2022

Christmas & New Year Opening Hours

Andrew Jones successfully prosecutes in Operation Cruz

December 08 2022

Four men have been jailed after police busted a huge cocaine and heroin operation that saw drugs being trafficked from the West Midlands to various parts of Wales.

Inquest into the Shoreham Airshow Disaster set to begin – seven years after the crash

November 30 2022

London Borough of Croydon’s Decision on Direct Payments is unlawful

November 16 2022

London Borough of Croydon's Decision on Direct Payments is unlawful - Laura Shepherd, instructed by Sinclairslaw, is successful in a Judicial Review against the LA.

30 Park Place wish to congratulate Caroline Rees KC as the next Leader of The Wales & Chester Circuit from January 2023

November 11 2022

30 Park Place wish to congratulate Caroline Rees KC as the next Leader of The Wales & Chester Circuit from January 2023

3 New Tenants

November 07 2022

Deputy District Judge

October 24 2022

Appointment of Nia Gowman as Deputy District Judge

In memoriam: Queen Elizabeth II

September 12 2022

We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen

New Law Journal - Malcolm Bishop KC

August 17 2022

Malcolm Bishop KC looks back at the moral mores of 1960s Britain & questions the fairness of the trial of Stephen Ward.

Health Board fined £850,000

July 19 2022

Cyber Secure

July 07 2022

Cyber Essentials

Legal 500 Awards 2022

July 07 2022

Legal 500 Awards 2022

Caroline Rees KC Lawyer of the Week

July 07 2022

Lawyer of the Week

Gareth Jones in contentious probate claim in High Court

June 30 2022

Gareth Jones was for the Claimant in a contentious probate claim before Master Clark in the High Court in London.

David Hughes in tasering case.

June 27 2022

UKELA Conference 2022

June 15 2022

UKELA Conference 2022

New tenants

June 13 2022

We are delighted to announce that two new tenants have joined 30 Park Place and the return of Ffion Tomos

Administrative Court quashes Coroner’s decision on article 2 ECHR

June 08 2022

Administrative Court quashes Coroner’s decision on article 2 ECHR

30 Park Place win Chambers of the Year at Wales Legal Awards 2022

May 26 2022

30 Park Place win Chambers of the Year at Wales Legal Awards 2022

Cardiff City Council found in contempt of court

April 04 2022

Cardiff City Council found in contempt of court

International Women’s Day

March 08 2022

International Women's day

Welsh Court Judgment protects Campaigners from Legal Costs in Environmental cases

March 04 2022

Christian Howells and Nia Gowman instructed by DPG in judicial review claim which confirms that Aarhus Convention cost protection applies.

High Court says pilot’s video footage of Shoreham air crash cannot be used in coroner’s inquests

February 24 2022

High Court says pilot’s video footage of Shoreham air crash cannot be used in coroner’s inquests

Recorder Appointments

January 26 2022

We are absolutely delighted to announce that 5 members of 30 Park Place have been appointed as Recorders

Deputy District Judge Appointment

January 20 2022

Kirsten Heaven appointed Assistant Coroner for Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot

January 18 2022

Congratulations to Catherine Heyworth

December 22 2021

We are delighted to welcome the news that Catherine Heyworth has been appointed Queen's Counsel.

Welsh Education Law Conference 2021 Recordings

December 03 2021

Welsh Education Law Conference 2021 Recordings

Malcolm Bishop KC is delighted and excited to be a part of the GREAT Legal Services Trade Mission to the UAE.

November 17 2021

Malcolm Bishop KC is delighted and excited to be a part of the GREAT Legal Services Trade Mission to the UAE.

Family Justice Council Debate

November 11 2021

Ruth Henke QC will be speaking on the panel at The Family Justice Council's 14th Annual Debate.

Andrew Jones successfully prosecutes Encrochat case Operation Firgrove

October 26 2021

Yusef Ali has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment after the successful prosecution of Operation Firgrove.

Christian J Howells in significant Supreme Court case on the Devolution Settlement

October 07 2021

Christian J Howells was instructed on behalf of the Counsel General for Wales by Welsh Government Legal Services.

Freedom of religion: can protection against persecution justify the infringement of the right to equality?

September 13 2021

Freedom of religion: can protection against persecution justify the infringement of the right to equality?

#10000BlackInterns Scheme

September 13 2021

#10000BlackInterns Scheme

Andrew Jones successfully prosecutes Encrochat case Operation Capote

September 10 2021

Andrew has secured the convictions of 4 defendants involved in supplying hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of cocaine from Liverpool to South Wales.

Andrew Jones instructed to prosecute Operation Blue Deer

September 10 2021

Andrew is instructed to prosecute Op Blue Deer, involving allegations of a conspiracy to supply cannabis in North Wales

Andrew Jones leads Anna Pope in County Lines drugs prosecution

September 10 2021

Operation Blue Glacier involves allegations of widespread conspiracies to supply cocaine and cannabis from Liverpool into North Wales.