News: Matthew Butt KC

Chessington World of Adventures fined £150,000 over Health & Safety Breach

Chessington World of Adventures has been fined £150,000 and ordered to pay £21,000 in costs by Guildford Crown Court in...

13th January 2015

Court of Appeal rules in firearms case

The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal brought by the Crown Prosecution Service relating to the definition of prohibited...

9th December 2014

Senior police officer acquitted of thirty counts of fraud

A former Detective Chief Inspector in the Ministry of Defence Police was acquitted of thirty counts of fraud after a four...

12th September 2014

3RB Sponsored run

Members and staff from 3 Raymond Buildings completed a 7.5k assault course run on 23/06/13. James Lewis QC, Matthew Butt,...

24th June 2013

Extradition to British overseas territories ruled unlawful

In a ruling given by Mr District Judge Zani on 23.05.13, it was held that the UK courts have no jurisdiction to consider...

24th May 2013

Counsel appointed to Regulatory List

The Health & Safety Executive, the Office of Rail Regulation and the Environment Agency have announced the results of...

4th July 2012