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Crime (general and fraud)

Toby Hedworth KC

Toby Hedworth KC

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Trinity Chambers has built a strong reputation for its criminal law expertise, frequently handling high-profile cases. Caroline Goodwin KC brings extensive experience in prosecuting and defending homicide, sexual offences, and organised crime cases. Toby Hedworth KC, praised for his ability to ‘control the court from the moment he stands to speak’, represented a defendant charged with murder and wounding with intent in a joint enterprise case. Christopher Knox is well versed in assisting with a broad range of homicide and financial crime matters, while Tony Cornberg represented a 15-year-old girl charged with the murder and attempted murder of a father and son, both alleged to be paedophiles who raped the defendant's sister.
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In June 2017, received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Northern Law Awards 2017. The award recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the legal profession in the region and to their organisation

Position

    • Terrorism Offences
    • High Profile Defendants
    • Baby Shaking & Infant Death
    • Sexual Exploitation/Assault
    • Professional/Gangland Crime
    • White Collar Crime & Fraud
    • Murder
    • Manslaughter
    • Conspiracy
    • Coroners' Inquests
    • Private Prosecutions
    • Regulatory

    APPOINTMENTS

    • Crown Court Recorder 1991
    • Queens Counsel 1996
    • Head of Trinity Chambers

    MEMBERSHIPS

    • Bar of Northern Ireland
    • Criminal Bar Association
    • Justice

    EDUCATION

    MA. Cantab.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    In June 2017, received the Outstanding Achievement Award at the Northern Law Awards 2017. The award recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the legal profession in the region and to their organisation. 

    A longstanding interest in, and knowledge of, planning matters and the built environment (Vice-Chairman Northumberland and Newcastle Society) rendering him a powerful advocate at Public Inquiries e.g. Chester-le-Street National Probation Service Hostel.

Career

Called 1975; Inner Temple; QC 1996; recorder. Appointed by the Department of Energy and Climate Change to hear Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC) appeals.

Memberships

CBA; Bar of Northern Ireland,  Justice.

Education

Royal Grammar School, Newcastle; St Catharine’s College, Cambridge (MA).

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  • 'Clerks are excellent, particularly Liam Gorman, who has an iron-clad grasp on everything and offers a brilliant service.'
  • 'Trinity Chambers is an excellent set. It has a good range of barristers.'
  • 'Trinity Chambers has a good barrister in its criminal team.'
  • 'Trinity Chambers is a good set with many capable barristers in the criminal practice group.'