News: Ben Watson KC

Politically motivated extradition request by Turkey refused

Westminster Magistrates' Court discharged three men alleged to be leaders of the Gulenist movement. The court found that the...

28th November 2018

Seminar: Protecting Clients Before Charge

Three Raymond Buildings hosted a crime seminar which took place on 21st November at The Clubhouse Holborn addressing critical...

22nd November 2018

High Court hears the first ever Unexplained Wealth Order

The High Court today heard a challenge to the first ever Unexplained Wealth Order. The order had originally been sought and...

6th August 2018

Ben Watson appointed to Attorney General’s A Panel

We are delighted to announce that Ben Watson has been appointed to the Attorney General’s A Panel (civil). The appointment...

5th July 2016

Bloody Sunday soldiers win judicial review of the Police Service of Northern Ireland

The Lord Chief Justice has ruled it would be unlawful for the Police Service of Northern Ireland to arrest any of the former...

18th December 2015

Extradition of former Portsmouth FC owner

The High Court rejected appeals by Mr Antonov and Mr Baranauskas against orders for their extradition to Lithuania to stand...

7th May 2015

Application for wasted costs against US law firm refused

Following the collapse of the SFO's prosecution of Victor Dahdaleh at Southwark Crown Court, Mr Dahdaleh alleged serious...

31st March 2014

Richard III Burial Case – Judicial Review

Richard III burial case heard at the High Court. The case relates to a claim for public consultation over where remains are...

17th March 2014

Barclays trio charged with Libor conspiracy

Peter Johnson is represented by Hugo Keith QC and Ben Watson and the Serious Fraud Office is represented by James Hines.

28th February 2014

Dewani’s renewed appeal refused

After 3 years of litigation, the High Court refused Mr Dewani's renewed appeal. The decision paves the way for his...

3rd February 2014