Gudrun represented MH, a dentist alleged to have behaved unprofessionally and in a sexually motivated manner towards a patient. A man with 36 years of professional experience who had never been the subject of a complaint before, MH faced allegations that he had put his arm around the waist of a patient in the course […]
Welcome to the Autumn edition of the Crime Group Newsletter. Leon Kazakos QC Editor Editor’s Note Welcome to the Autumn edition of the 2 Hare Court Crime Group Newsletter. In an effort to distract us all from the pandemic and a second lockdown the contributors to this edition have tried not to focus on the […]
Gudrun Young successfully represented former Blue Peter presenter and TV celebrity John Leslie, who was cleared of an allegation of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court. The jury took just 23 minutes to unanimously acquit him of an allegation that in December 2008 he had grabbed a woman’s breasts at a Christmas party being held […]
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for: Crime: Set of the Year Crime: Junior of the Year – Gudrun Young Click here for Legal 500 details. The awards ceremony is taking place on 27th February 2020.
Gudrun Young secures acquittal in historic rape case. Ylli Kalemi (also known as Salemi Sherifi) was alleged to have raped the 14 year old granddaugther of his boss in August 1998. However, he was granted bail and fled the country in January 1999. He lived and worked in Ireland for 20 years before being arrested […]