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Paul Egunjobi and Adam Kopacz joined hundreds of legal professionals outside Parliament on 10 March 2026 to protest proposed changes in the Courts and Tribunals Bill that would curb the right to jury trial; the demonstration warned the reforms risk eroding a long‑standing constitutional safeguard and disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities. Paul and Adam attended the protest to stand with colleagues and clients in defence of fair trial rights. Their presence reflects our firm’s commitment to protecting fundamental safeguards for all defendants.

Nanette Watson, who has died aged 65 after a short illness, was an incredibly well-respected Solicitor acting in care cases for children and parents. Nanette was born in Glasgow and moved to N Ireland aged 2. After attending Ballymena Academy, Nanette was 21 when she moved to London, initially working as a housing officer in Camden – where she met her partner, Ken. She studied law as a mature student and found a training contract with Alexanders before joining Traymans in 1990 where she combined both criminal defence, especially juvenile crime and family law for 20 years, building an enviable reputation as a fiercely committed advocate. A reflection of that incredible work ethic was the comment by one of her ex-colleagues that “we had to employ two people to replace Nanette”. Nanette’s sons Danny and Conor were born in 1992 and 1999 after she and Ken had settled in together in 1991 to start a family. In April 2010, seeking a new challenge, Nanette joined Powell Spencer & Partners now specialising in care proceedings involving vulnerable children. Nanette easily built enduring relationships with friends, colleagues and clients and was hugely admired within the legal profession for the compassion and commitment she brought to her cases, her wise advice and her excellent advocacy. Many tributes have spoken of Nanette’s great spirit and zest for life and work and recalled her relaxing with a laugh and natter over a glass of wine on a Friday evening after her usual hard worked week. That said nothing mattered more than her love for her family and her pride in her sons. She remained a country girl at heart with a lifelong passion for walking, hiking and wild swimming although she was equally at home in her beloved garden or in Kew Gardens for a birthday treat. A wonderful solicitor, colleague and friend and loved by so many her sudden death is a devastating loss for her family and all who had the good fortune to have their lives touched by hers. Nanette is survived by her mother Rose, brother Bobby, sister Maggie, husband Ken and her sons Danny and Conor. Greg Powell

Many thanks to the excellent Sarah Jane Ewart of One Pump Court. Who very ably represented our young client accused of a sexual assault on another pupil but who thankfully was acquitted.

Our client faced charges of GBH with intent and also the lesser section 20 offence. After a four day trial he was acquitted on the unanimous verdict of the jury. Great thanks to counsel Rebecca Martin of One Pump Court who was extremely good and instructed by Patricia Gaskin and Greg Powell .

At Harrow Crown Court, our client was found not guilty of a conspiracy to import firearms. Great work by the ever excellent Minka Braun counsel from Garden Court instructed by Sinead Zaman and Sean O’Brien. Also at Harrow, the Crown after legal argument offered no evidence against our client charged with possessing cannabis with intent to supply. Terrific work by Karl Volz of Farringdon Chambers instructed by Greg Powell and Fatine Chediak. At St Albans Crown Court another good result, the Crown offering no evidence in relation to a theft. The same client was also at court for a committal for sentence in relation to a separate theft for which he received a fine. Very good work by Alex Dunn of Farringdon Chambers instructed by Greg Powell.

The vast majority of cases in the criminal justice system are dealt with in the Magistrates Court because the Crown Court has the most serious cases it inevitably attracts most of the attention but Magistrates Court cases also change peoples lives. We are delighted to report the acquittal of our client in relation to an allegation of coercive and controlling behavior at the Willesden Magistrates Court. Thanks go to counsel Thomas Beardsworth from Three Raymond Buildings instructed by Sean O’Brien of Powell Spencer and Partners.