Mark Gatley KC secures acquittal for murder after successful submission of no case to answer

Friday 8 November 2024

Mark Gatley KC, Head of the Garden Court Crime Team, led Stuart Neale of Cobden House Chambers and was instructed by Naila Akhter of Platts Solicitors.

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Mark Gatley KC secured the acquittal of a 16-year-old defendant after a successful submission of no case to answer before a High Court Judge. It was alleged that the defendant had participated in the stabbing to death of a 17-year-old male. The three co-defendants were convicted.

The case was reported on BBC News, national newspapers and in Manchester Evening News.

Mark is an accomplished and highly regarded silk with a heavyweight criminal defence practice, specialising in serious and organised crime, and regularly acting for private clients. He has a reputation for combining impressive courtroom skills with an easy manner; for tactical acuity and thorough preparation.

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