'Philip is one of the very best junior criminal barristers at the bar. He is deeply intelligent and has a first-rate knowledge of the law and procedure.’ Legal 500 2023
'He has a first-rate brain.' Chambers UK 2023
'Very reliable and responsive, he turns around advice notes on tricky points of law and complex facts quickly.' Chambers UK 2023
'Philip is terrific. He is extremely clever.' Chambers UK 2023
'He’s absolutely excellent – a real star in the making.'
Chambers UK 2020'Philip is great with lay clients and is an impressive advocate.' Legal 500 Crime (2025)
Overview
An in-demand junior, Philip Stott combines his intellectual capabilities with efficiency, approachability and commanding advocacy.
Corporate & Financial Crime
Philip has a wide-ranging practice. He specialises in defending proceedings brought against professional individuals and in prosecuting and defending corporate and financial crime at the highest level. Philip prosecutes and defends in allegations of criminal fraud and business crime, and provides advisory services to professional and corporate clients.
Crime
Philip has a very broad criminal practice. He specialises in defending proceedings brought against professional individuals, particularly in the context of medical and legal professions, and in prosecuting and defending serious and organised crime at the highest level. Philip also prosecutes and defends in allegations of criminal fraud.
Regulatory
Philip has vast and varied experience of regulatory work. He specialises in defending parallel criminal and regulatory proceedings brought against professional individuals, particularly in the medical and legal fields. His intelligence and easy manner make him a firm favourite of the unions and top tier firms in the field.
Public Law
Philip is instructed to advise and represent applicants, interested parties and core participants on matters of public law including Judicial Review and Inquests. He is incredibly bright and efficient, producing fantastic written work and his judgement, advocacy and client care make him a popular choice.
Reviews
Chambers UK 2025: Crime – Band 2; Financial Crime - Band 3
Legal 500 2025: Crime – Tier 2
'Philip is great with lay clients and is an impressive advocate.' Legal 500 Crime (2025)
"He is very impressive. He has excellent strategy, extensive experience and trial abilities." Chambers UK Financial Crime (2024)
"Philip is exceptional. He is brilliant." Chambers UK Financial Crime (2024)
"He presented a very complex case in a very attractive way." Chambers UK Crime (2024)
'Very reliable and responsive, he turns around advice notes on tricky points of law and complex facts quickly.' 'Philip is terrific. He is extremely clever.' Chambers UK (2023)
‘Philip is one of the very best junior criminal barristers at the bar. He is deeply intelligent and has a first-rate knowledge of the law and procedure.’ Legal 500 (2023)
'A fine advocate who is devastating on the detail.' Chambers UK Crime (2022)
'A charming and dependable junior. Judges listen to him and he's a good advocate.' Chambers UK Financial Crime (2022)
'Philip is an extremely talented barrister. His court skill is matched only by his written work, both of which are outstanding. He has an excellent work ethic, fantastic communication and an exceptional eye for detail.' Legal 500 Crime (2022)
'Calm and does a good job cross-examining in high-pressure situations.' Chambers UK Crime (2021)
'A tireless worker with an amazing memory. He is an intelligent and subtle advocate and a fine cross-examiner.' Legal 500 Crime (2021)
‘An outstanding junior.’ ‘He’s absolutely excellent – a real star in the making.’ Chambers UK Crime (2020)
‘An exceptionally talented advocate.’ Legal 500 Crime (2020)
‘He demonstrates advocacy skills that truly make juries sit up and listen.’ Legal 500 Crime (2018)
‘He strikes a perfect balance between his obvious academic smarts and his approachable manner.’ Legal 500 Crime (2017)
‘His application of the law and tactical decision-making are highly effective.’ Legal 500 Crime (2016)
Appointments
- Elected representative of the Bar Council
- Bar Standards Board Approved Prosecutor
- CPS External Advocates Panel Grade 4
- CPS Rape and Child Sexual Abuse List
- Chambers Treasurer
- Serious Fraud Office - Level B prosecutor
Professional Memberships
- Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers
- Fraud Lawyers Association
Education
- Bar Vocational Course, Inns of Court School of Law
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law, City University
- BA (Hons) History, Queens’ College, University of Cambridge
Recent Cases
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Paul Harwood was sentenced today at the Crown Court at Harrow (sitting at Hendon Magistrates’ Court) for arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered.The sentence was in respect of a serious fire started on the night of Christmas Eve 2023 ...
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Four men were convicted by a jury at Kingston-Upon-Thames Crown Court on Thursday 15 February 2024 in relation to a drive-by shooting targeting mourners leaving a memorial service at St Aloysius RC Church near Euston Station on 14 January 2023.Over half-a...
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A jury at Lewes Crown Court today found Thomas Waeling guilty of attempted murder in a case prosecuted by Philip Stott.Mr Waeling had taken a large knife from a friends house and gone out on the streets in Hastings in the early evening of 15 May 2023, tel...
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Barrister, Henry Hendron was today sentenced to a total of 14 months’ imprisonment by HHJ Mann KC at Woolwich Crown Court, having pleaded guilty to encouraging the supply of Class A drugs (crystal methamphetamine) and a Class C drug (gamma-butryola...
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Following their conviction after a trial in January and February 2023 at the Central Criminal Court, three defendants yesterday received sentences of 15-17 years imprisonment for the attempted murder of Kaan Cicek in November 2017. Mr Cicek was shot at s...
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In a judgement dated 3 March 2023, the Court of Appeal held that the current high prison population in adult male prisons was, at present, an exceptional factor which could be properly taken into account by a sentencing judge, especially in relation to s...
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A man was stabbed to death with his own knife after he challenged a teenage boy over being ‘on his strip’. After a police investigation, Kuta-Dankwa was found guilty of murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum of 13 years...
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Philip Stott has been instructed by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as junior prosecution counsel in the case of FCA v Aidan Earley, Douglas Ware, Richard Spurway and Wulstan Earley in respect of charges arising out of the demise of Worthington Gro...
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Philip Stott is prosecuting Leoaai Elghareeb, a qualified solicitor, at Isleworth Crown Court.Mr Elghareeb is on trial in respect of an indictment containing three counts of contaminating goods, contrary to section 38 of the Public Order Act 1984 and two ...
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The trial began on Tuesday 20 July 2021 of Lulu Lakatos for the ‘daring and sophisticated’ theft of seven diamonds worth a total of £4.2m from Boodle’s jewellers, New Bond Street, Mayfair, on 10 March 2016. It is alleged that Ms Lakatos,...
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Philip Stott represents psychiatrist in prison death inquest.Between 5-14 July, an inquest into the death of Adam Peterson was held at the Kingston-Upon-Hull Guildhall. Mr Peterson took his own life whilst an inmate at HMP Humber. Philip Stott represented...
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Boxing Day stabber receives life sentence. In the early hours of 26 December 2019, Taner Saltan, 28, attacked a 39 year old man waiting by a bus stop in Green Lanes, north London. He chased up a side road and stabbed his victim, severing an artery in his ...
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Last Friday, the Court of Appeal handed down an important judgment on the interpretation of the Sentencing Guidelines on credit for an early guilty plea – R v Plaku and others. In this Briefing Note, Philip Stott takes a look at the outcome o...
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The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill is in the process of being considered by Parliament. It is currently at the Committee stage in the House of Lords, having passed the House of Commons.The provisions of the Bill make far-reachin...
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Representing the University of Cambridge at the inquests, which arise from the deaths in the terror attack at Fishmongers' Hall on 29 November 2019.Further information can be found here: https://fishmongershallinquests.independent.gov.uk
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On 9 November 2020, John Doak was imprisoned for three years for killing his own son. The case, unusually, arose from an incident in 2001, wherein Mr Doak’s 3 month old baby son Jack had suffered the ‘triad’ of subdural haemorrhages, en...
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Philip Stott was instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service to prosecute a conspiracy to steal 7 diamonds worth £2.4 million from a high end jewellery company on Bond Street. Posing as a gemmologist for a wealthy Russian purchasers, one of the conspiracy...
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Philip Stott was instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service to prosecute a conspiracy to steal 7 diamonds worth £2.4 million from a high end jewellery company on Bond Street. Posing as a gemmologist for a wealthy Russian purchasers, one of the conspiracy...
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Philip Evans QC and Philip Stott prosecute 2 individuals and a company for gross negligence manslaughter in a case involving the death of a workman on Eastbourne Pier, which was being repaired following a fire. The deceased fell through the pier and died ...
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Philip Stott was instructed for the prosecution (as sole junior) in the case of R v Florin Neagu and Sorin Munteanu.The defendants were accused of participating in the burglary of the historic George Attenborough and Sons jewellers located on the corner o...
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Edward Brown QC instructed by the SFO to prosecute of Barclays plc and four senior executives.
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Edward Brown KC and Philip Stott prosecuted a five month trial against four former top Barclays executives for fraud charges linked to how the bank raised billions from Qatar in the financial crisis. They were instructed by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) ...
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On 16 December 2019, Amy Dalla Mura was imprisoned for 28 days by Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Ms Dalla Mura had been convicted following a trial, of harassing Anna Soubry, who until the recent election had been the M...
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Paul Bussetti was acquitted on 22nd August at Westminster Magistrates’ Court of malicious communication offences.
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Robert Vidler made threatening phone calls to the offices of six MPs.
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Philip Stott acted for the prosecution in the case of R v William Kydd.
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Philip Stott appeared for the Attorney-General.
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Philip Stott prosecuted Chris Davies MP for one count of knowingly submitting a false expenses claim, and one count of attempting to knowingly submit a false expenses claim.
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Philip Stott prosecuted Chris Davies, MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, today at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
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Alstom is a multi-national conglomerate with its headquarters in Paris. It is engaged in the transport and power markets. This case involved a multi-phase prosecution of the corporate and individuals in relation to bribery allegations occurring in multipl...
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William Boyce QC and Karen Robinson are instructed to defend one of the Senior Executives of Barclays as a result of the banks capital raising in 2008 and a US$3 Billion loan to Qatar.
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The fraud trial of four former Barclays executives began on 23/01.
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Philip Stott, led by Miranda Moore QC, prosecuted Sabine McNeill.
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Crispin Aylett QC and Ben FitzGerald acted for Barclays plc and Barclays Bank plc.
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Philip Stott represented two GPs at the inquest into the death of Pauline Ryan.
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Philip Stott represented a GP who was interested party at inquest into death of Abigail Hall, 18.
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Drunk driver jailed for 10 years for killing 16 year old and injuring others.
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John Kenneth Collins, Terence Perkins, Daniel Jones and Brian Reader were ordered to pay sums varying from £6.5 to 8 million.
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Junior Counsel for the Serious Fraud Office in the upcoming trial of directors of a multi-national corporate group on bribery allegations overseas.
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At a trial in front of HHJ Gordon at the Central Criminal Court from 21 to 24 March 2017, Philip Stott prosecuted Vasile Flore for Causing Death By Dangerous Driving.
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Zoe Johnson QC led Philip Stott representing Dr Rudling (charged with the gross negligence manslaughter of a 12-year-old patient).
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Advising on the potential criminal liability of a property company in relation to the variation of leasehold agreements and on the charging of fees in relation to property management services.
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Junior Counsel for the prosecution (led by Sally Howes QC) in the trial of a father accused of murdering his baby son, and associated child cruelty charges.
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Junior Counsel for the prosecution (led by Simon Farrell QC).
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Edward Brown QC leading Ben Fitzgerald and Philip Stott acted for the prosecution in the trial of the murder of six-year-old Ellie Butler by her father Ben Butler.
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Sole Counsel for the prosecution in a trial of a man accused of the racially-aggravated harassment of Luciana Berger MP. The defendant was convicted.
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Sole Counsel for the defence, instructed by Kingsley Napley LLP, in the trial of a man accused of downloading indecent images of children. The defendant was acquitted.
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In January 2013 Philip Stott prosecuted a conspiracy to import 50kg of cannabis into the United Kingdom from the Netherlands.
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Three men who kidnapped a mother from her home, who later demanded a ransom £18,000 have been jailed for a total of 39 years.
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Philip Stott was led junior for the prosecution for conspiracy to import and supply wholesale and retail quantities of cocaine. The defendants received sentences of up to 13 years.
News
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On Wednesday 23 October, Philip Stott testified before the Public Services Committee of the House of Lords on ‘Interpreting and translation services in the courts’. He did so in his role as Co-Chair of the Legal Services Committee on the Bar C...
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Philip Stott is elected in the 2024 ballot for self-employed juniors over 7 years in practice.As the lead representative body for barristers in England and Wales, the Bar Council’s work is devoted to ensuring the Bar’s voice is heard, efficien...
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Philip Stott has been appointed co-Chair, with Susan Grocott KC (a family law practitioner), of the Legal Services Committee on the Bar Council for 2023.The LSC is responsible for keeping under review the development of the work of the Bar in England and ...
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Philip Stott is prosecuting Leoaai Elghareeb, a qualified solicitor, at Isleworth Crown Court.Mr Elghareeb is on trial in respect of an indictment containing three counts of contaminating goods, contrary to section 38 of the Public Order Act 1984 and two ...
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On 9 November 2020, John Doak was imprisoned for three years for killing his own son. The case, unusually, arose from an incident in 2001, wherein Mr Doak’s 3 month old baby son Jack had suffered the ‘triad’ of subdural haemorrhages, en...
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Philip Stott was instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service to prosecute a conspiracy to steal 7 diamonds worth £2.4 million from a high end jewellery company on Bond Street. Posing as a gemmologist for a wealthy Russian purchasers, one of the conspiracy...
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Edward Brown KC and Philip Stott prosecuted a five month trial against four former top Barclays executives for fraud charges linked to how the bank raised billions from Qatar in the financial crisis. They were instructed by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) ...
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On 16 December 2019, Amy Dalla Mura was imprisoned for 28 days by Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Ms Dalla Mura had been convicted following a trial, of harassing Anna Soubry, who until the recent election had been the M...
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Philip Stott prosecuted Chris Davies MP for one count of knowingly submitting a false expenses claim, and one count of attempting to knowingly submit a false expenses claim.
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The fraud trial of four former Barclays executives began on 23/01.
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Philip Stott, led by Miranda Moore QC, prosecuted Sabine McNeill.
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Crispin Aylett QC and Ben FitzGerald acted for Barclays plc and Barclays Bank plc.
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QEB Hollis Whiteman are walking with the Lord Chief Justice and thousands of lawyers to raise funds for the London Legal Support Trust, the Free Representation Unit and the Bar Pro Bono Unit.
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John Kenneth Collins, Terence Perkins, Daniel Jones and Brian Reader were ordered to pay sums varying from £6.5 to 8 million.
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Continues the long association that QEB Hollis Whiteman members have with the post of Treasury Counsel.
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Details of the rankings and commentaries will be published in November 2017 in the Chambers UK Bar Directory 2018.
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Rhodri Philipps was convicted of two charges of sending menacing messages over a public communications network.
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The trial is of Terence Perkins, accused of the burglary of a Bond Street jewellers called Chatila in 2010.
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Edward Brown QC, Ben Fitzgerald and Philip Stott were instructed by the CPS in the trial of Butler for the murder of his six-year-old daughter Ellie.
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Three of the four defendants being tried at Woolwich Crown Court for the Hatton Garden jewellery raid were today found guilty. QEB Hollis Whiteman members Philip Evans and Philip Stott represented the prosecution and Nicholas Corsellis acted for the fi...
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Philip Evans appears as leading counsel for the prosecution, assisted by Philip Stott and Nick Corsellis appears as leading counsel for the first and main defendant.
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On 15 May 2015, four men were sentenced at the Central Criminal Court for carrying out a series of kidnaps in 2013.
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The five British soldiers were unlawfully killed on 3 November 2009 while on active service in Afghanistan.
Articles
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The Court of Appeal has recently given guidance on the options for the criminal courts when dealing with non-attendance of counsel, particularly prosecution counsel, at hearings and at trials.In this briefing note, Philip Stott and Anna Draper of QEB Holl...
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In a judgement dated 3 March 2023, the Court of Appeal held that the current high prison population in adult male prisons was, at present, an exceptional factor which could be properly taken into account by a sentencing judge, especially in relation to s...
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This is the second in a series of podcasts by QEB Hollis Whiteman looking at the topic of a public inquiry into Covid -19 from a variety of perspectives.In this podcast, we explore whether or not the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on women. We...
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Last Friday, the Court of Appeal handed down an important judgment on the interpretation of the Sentencing Guidelines on credit for an early guilty plea – R v Plaku and others. In this Briefing Note, Philip Stott takes a look at the outcome o...
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The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill is in the process of being considered by Parliament. It is currently at the Committee stage in the House of Lords, having passed the House of Commons.The provisions of the Bill make far-reachin...
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Further to his previous notes on the regulations imposed by the government to deal with the Coronavirus Pandemic, Philip Stott has updated his briefing on the Healthcare Protection Regulations to take account of the enactment of the Health Protection (Cor...
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Further to his previous notes on the regulations imposed by the government to deal with the Coronavirus Pandemic, Philip Stott has updated his briefing on the Healthcare Protection Regulations to take account of the additional relaxations in the regime th...
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Philip Stott considers R - v - Manning and the observations of the Lord Chief Justice on sentencing during Covid-19A recent ‘unduly lenient’ sentencing reference to the Court of Appeal – R v Manning – provided an opportunity for t...
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Philip Stott considers the update in the regulations relating to the restrictions on movements of persons amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. This week has seen some limited relaxing of the regulations relating to the restrictions on movements of persons in Eng
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Further to other updates from QEB Hollis Whiteman about the revised legal landscape arising from the Coronavirus Act 2020, this additional briefing note from Read more
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There has been considerable news reporting recently regarding the powers of the police to enforce the current regulations regarding the coronavirus pandemic. In particular, there has been concern about ‘over zealous’ policing and enforcement o...
Philip Stott prosecuted two managers at the Royal Bank of Scotland for their participation in a 2007 mortgage fraud.
Corporate and Financial Crime
Quickly becoming the junior of choice at his level, Philip Stott impresses those that work with him with his intelligence, ability to work with vast and complex material, his sound judgement, unflappable nature and team work.
Overview
Philip has a wide-ranging practice. He specialises in defending proceedings brought against professional individuals and in prosecuting and defending corporate and financial crime at the highest level. Philip prosecutes and defends in allegations of criminal fraud and business crime, and provides advisory services to professional and corporate clients.
Experience
Philip provides both oral and written advocacy for individuals and corporates in criminal proceedings, and advises corporate clients on matters of potential criminal liability and in relation to licensing/regulatory matters.
He has acted in some of the most high-profile and most complex cases in this area. He is currently instructed by the FCA led by John McGuinness KC in a prosecution arising out of the collapse of Worthington Group PLC, due to be heard at the Crown Court at Southwark in late 2024. In 2019-20, he was the sole junior at trial (led by Edward Brown QC and Annabel Darlow QC) for the prosecution in the well-known case of SFO v Barclays plc, Varley, Jenkins and others, to date the only UK prosecution relating to alleged misconduct by senior banking executives arising out of the 2008 global financial crisis. He also was the sole junior at trial in 2018 (led by Crispin Aylett QC) for the prosecution in the case of SFO v Alstom Network (UK) Limited, Anderson and others, relating to alleged corruption by a French multi-national engineering company regarding a contract to supply rolling stock for the Budapest Metro.
He is currently instructed to defend the managing director of a large company in relation to the provision of false documentation to a government agency, and to prosecute, on behalf of the Financial Conduct Agency, very large-scale allegations relating to corporate misconduct.
Recent cases in the criminal courts have included: the defence of a trader against investor and advance fee fraud; the defence of the owner of a telecommunication company against allegations of multi-million pound fraud against network providers; the prosecution of RBS employees for mortgage fraud; the defence of managing directors for health and safety breaches.
Recent advisory work for corporate bodies includes: advising on liability for alleged breaches of the Environmental Protection Act, and on possible revocation of environment permits following a criminal conviction; advising on the possibility of private prosecution of an employee accused of gross misconduct and dishonesty regarding Fraud by Abuse of Position; advising on the potential criminal liability of a property company in relation to the variation of leasehold agreements, and on the charging of fees in relation to property management services.
Reviews
Chambers UK 2023: Financial Crime - Band 4
'Philip is terrific. He is extremely clever.' Chambers UK Financial Crime (2023)
'A charming and dependable junior. Judges listen to him and he's a good advocate.' Chambers UK Financial Crime (2022)
'Philip is an extremely talented barrister. His court skill is matched only be his written work, both of which are outstanding.' Legal 500 (2022)
'Calm and does a good job cross-examining in high-pressure situations.' Chambers UK (2021)
'A tireless worker with an amazing memory. He is an intelligent and subtle advocate and a fine cross-examiner.' Legal 500 (2021)
‘An outstanding junior.’ ‘He’s absolutely excellent – a real star in the making.’ Chambers UK (2020)
‘An exceptionally talented advocate.’ Legal 500 (2020)
‘He demonstrates advocacy skills that truly make juries sit up and listen.’ Legal 500 (2018)
‘He strikes a perfect balance between his obvious academic smarts and his approachable manner.’ Legal 500 (2017)
‘His application of the law and tactical decision-making are highly effective.’ Legal 500 (2016)
Recent Cases
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Philip Stott has been instructed by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as junior prosecution counsel in the case of FCA v Aidan Earley, Douglas Ware, Richard Spurway and Wulstan Earley in respect of charges arising out of the demise of Worthington Gro...
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Edward Brown QC instructed by the SFO to prosecute of Barclays plc and four senior executives.
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Edward Brown KC and Philip Stott prosecuted a five month trial against four former top Barclays executives for fraud charges linked to how the bank raised billions from Qatar in the financial crisis. They were instructed by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) ...
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Alstom is a multi-national conglomerate with its headquarters in Paris. It is engaged in the transport and power markets. This case involved a multi-phase prosecution of the corporate and individuals in relation to bribery allegations occurring in multipl...
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William Boyce QC and Karen Robinson are instructed to defend one of the Senior Executives of Barclays as a result of the banks capital raising in 2008 and a US$3 Billion loan to Qatar.
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The fraud trial of four former Barclays executives began on 23/01.
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Crispin Aylett QC and Ben FitzGerald acted for Barclays plc and Barclays Bank plc.
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Junior Counsel for the Serious Fraud Office in the upcoming trial of directors of a multi-national corporate group on bribery allegations overseas.
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Advising on the potential criminal liability of a property company in relation to the variation of leasehold agreements and on the charging of fees in relation to property management services.
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Edward Brown KC and Philip Stott prosecuted a five month trial against four former top Barclays executives for fraud charges linked to how the bank raised billions from Qatar in the financial crisis. They were instructed by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) ...
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The fraud trial of four former Barclays executives began on 23/01.
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Crispin Aylett QC and Ben FitzGerald acted for Barclays plc and Barclays Bank plc.
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Continues the long association that QEB Hollis Whiteman members have with the post of Treasury Counsel.
Articles
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Last Friday, the Court of Appeal handed down an important judgment on the interpretation of the Sentencing Guidelines on credit for an early guilty plea – R v Plaku and others. In this Briefing Note, Philip Stott takes a look at the outcome o...
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Philip Stott considers R - v - Manning and the observations of the Lord Chief Justice on sentencing during Covid-19A recent ‘unduly lenient’ sentencing reference to the Court of Appeal – R v Manning – provided an opportunity for t...
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Philip Stott prosecuted two managers at the Royal Bank of Scotland for their participation in a 2007 mortgage fraud.
Sought out for his experience and the expertise he has developed; Philip Stott is a wonderful advocate. His sharp mind and astute judgment make him the ideal candidate for all levels of crime and stages of the criminal process.
Overview
Philip has a very broad criminal practice. He specialises in defending proceedings brought against professional individuals, particularly in the context of medical and legal professions, and in prosecuting and defending serious and organised crime at the highest level. Philip also prosecutes and defends in allegations of criminal fraud.
Experience
Philip is an experienced and talented advocate in the criminal courts, trusted by defence solicitors and prosecuting authorities alike in cases with high levels of sensitivity and complexity.
This has included, for example, acting as counsel for the prosecution in what are believed to have been at the time the largest ever burglary in English legal history (R v Collins and others – the 2015 Hatton Garden burglary, value at least £14 million) and the largest ever theft from a shop (R v Stankovic – the 2016 Boodles diamond theft, value at least £4 million). He is frequently instructed on a private basis by well-regarded law firms and their clients.
Philip’s experience includes prosecuting and defending cases involving allegations of: homicide, including allegations of medical negligence or involving expert evidence; acquisitive crime, including crimes of high levels of violence, blackmail or sophisticated dishonesty; sexual offending, including rape and the abuse of children; large scale cases of money laundering and/or fraud; the supply of drugs, particularly over international borders; immigration offending, including misconduct by public officials or lawyers; motoring fatalities, and driving offences.
Philip has experience at all levels of the English legal system, pre-charge through to appeal. Recent, and significant, appellate work includes:
- Collins v DPP [2021] EWCA 634– Leading Counsel for the Director of Public Prosecutions (leading Anna Keighley) in relation to an appeal by way of case stated against enforcement of confiscation proceedings by one of the Hatton Garden burglars;
- R v Taylor [2020] EWCA Crim 168 - counsel for the Attorney General in respect of an unduly lenient sentence;
- R v McNeil [2019] EWCA Crim 1566 - counsel for the respondent in an appeal against sentence in respect of allegations of harassment by making false allegations of satanic child abuse;
- R v Gedi and St Louis [2018] EWCA Crim 1364, counsel for the Attorney General in respect of an unduly lenient sentence;
- R v Brooks [2018] EWCA Crim 2133, counsel for the Attorney General in respect of an unduly lenient sentence;
- R v Reader [2018] EWCA Crim 2576 - counsel for the respondent in relation to an appeal regarding confiscation proceedings by one of the Hatton Garden burglars;
- R v Hasting [2018] - counsel for the respondent in relation to an appeal against sentence in a case of causing death by dangerous driving;
- R v Rudling [2016] EWCA Crim 741 - Junior Counsel for Dr Rudling (led by Zoe Johnson QC), representing a doctor in respect of whom the trial judge had acceded to a submission of no case to answer at the end of the prosecution case. The prosecution appealed that decision on an expedited basis to the Court of Appeal. The appeal was successfully resisted by the defence;
- R v Bala [2016] EWCA Crim 560 – Junior Counsel for the Crown (led by Simon Farrell QC). An appeal against conviction on the question of whether two defendants in a polygamous marriage to each other can conspire together for the purposes of s.2 of the Criminal Law Act 1977. The safety of the conviction was upheld.
Recent trial work includes:
- R v Barrow and others – leading counsel for the prosecution in a case of attempted murder with the use of a submachine pistol on the streets of Walthamstow arising out of gang-land rivalry;
- R v Nasrin – sole counsel for the prosecution in fraud by abuse of position committed by employee of Sport England of funds intended for women’s sport;
- R v D – sole counsel for the defence in alleged case of sexual assault by a father on his daughter;
- R v Bhatti – junior counsel for the defence in allegations of terrorism and possession of explosive substances;
- R v Gettings – leading counsel for the prosecution of alleged gross negligence manslaughter relating to a worker pulled into the conveyor belt of a tyre-shredding machine;
- R v MPM Marine Ltd, Hawkins and others - junior counsel for the prosecution of a corporate entity, the managing director and another employee relating to alleged gross negligence manslaughter and health & safety offences regarding the death of a worker by falling off Eastbourne Pier;
- R v Stanevicius and others - leading counsel for the prosecution in a very large-scale multi-national money laundering conspiracy;
- R v McNeil - junior counsel for the prosecution of 'Britain's worst troll' in relation to false allegations made by them of a satanic child abuse ring at a London school;
- R v St Davids – sole counsel for the prosecution of Viscount St Davids for grossly offensive communications on Facebook relating to the political campaigner Gina Miller;
- R v Chris Davies MP – sole counsel in the only prosecution to date of a sitting MP for an offence under the Parliamentary Standards Act for submitting false expenses;
- R v Collins, Reader, Wood and others – junior counsel for the prosecution in the burglary of Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Ltd on Easter Weekend, 2015 – the largest burglary in English legal history at the time, and counsel in associated appellate proceedings relating to confiscation;
- R v Lakatos and others - sole counsel for the prosecution in the theft from a Bond Street jeweller of 7 diamonds worth £4.2 million- believed to be the largest theft from a shop in English legal history;
- R v Pooley and others – leading counsel for the Prosecution in a case of repeated importations of over 100kg + of Class A and B drugs across multiple international borders by logistics firms.
Recent advisory work includes acting on behalf of Sir Keir Starmer KC MP and Angela Rayner MP and other Labour Party employees and contractors in respect of allegations of breaches of Covid regulations at an event at Redhills Miners’ Hall in Durham in April 2021 (‘beergate’). Other significant cases are detailed under Recent Cases.
Reviews
Legal 500 2025: Crime – Tier 2
Chambers UK 2023: Crime – Band 2
Legal 500 2023: Crime – Tier 2
'Very reliable and responsive, he turns around advice notes on tricky points of law and complex facts quickly.' 'He has a first-rate brain.' Chambers UK (2023)
‘Philip is one of the very best junior criminal barristers at the bar. He is deeply intelligent and has a first-rate knowledge of the law and procedure.’ Legal 500 (2023)
'A fine advocate who is devastating on the detail.' Chambers UK Cime (2022)
'Philip is an extremely talented barrister. His court skill is matched only by his written work, both of which are outstanding. He has an excellent work ethic, fantastic communication and an exceptional eye for detail.' Legal 500 Crime (2022)
'Calm and does a good job cross-examining in high-pressure situations.' Chambers UK (2021)
'A tireless worker with an amazing memory. He is an intelligent and subtle advocate and a fine cross-examiner.' Legal 500 (2021)
‘An exceptionally talented advocate.’ Legal 500 Crime (2020)
‘He demonstrates advocacy skills that truly make juries sit up and listen.’ Legal 500 Crime (2018)
‘He strikes a perfect balance between his obvious academic smarts and his approachable manner.’ Legal 500 Crime (2017)
‘His application of the law and tactical decision-making are highly effective.’ Legal 500 Crime (2016)
Recent Cases
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Paul Harwood was sentenced today at the Crown Court at Harrow (sitting at Hendon Magistrates’ Court) for arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered.The sentence was in respect of a serious fire started on the night of Christmas Eve 2023 ...
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Four men were convicted by a jury at Kingston-Upon-Thames Crown Court on Thursday 15 February 2024 in relation to a drive-by shooting targeting mourners leaving a memorial service at St Aloysius RC Church near Euston Station on 14 January 2023.Over half-a...
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A jury at Lewes Crown Court today found Thomas Waeling guilty of attempted murder in a case prosecuted by Philip Stott.Mr Waeling had taken a large knife from a friends house and gone out on the streets in Hastings in the early evening of 15 May 2023, tel...
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Barrister, Henry Hendron was today sentenced to a total of 14 months’ imprisonment by HHJ Mann KC at Woolwich Crown Court, having pleaded guilty to encouraging the supply of Class A drugs (crystal methamphetamine) and a Class C drug (gamma-butryola...
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Following their conviction after a trial in January and February 2023 at the Central Criminal Court, three defendants yesterday received sentences of 15-17 years imprisonment for the attempted murder of Kaan Cicek in November 2017. Mr Cicek was shot at s...
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In a judgement dated 3 March 2023, the Court of Appeal held that the current high prison population in adult male prisons was, at present, an exceptional factor which could be properly taken into account by a sentencing judge, especially in relation to s...
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A man was stabbed to death with his own knife after he challenged a teenage boy over being ‘on his strip’. After a police investigation, Kuta-Dankwa was found guilty of murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum of 13 years...
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Philip Stott is prosecuting Leoaai Elghareeb, a qualified solicitor, at Isleworth Crown Court.Mr Elghareeb is on trial in respect of an indictment containing three counts of contaminating goods, contrary to section 38 of the Public Order Act 1984 and two ...
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The trial began on Tuesday 20 July 2021 of Lulu Lakatos for the ‘daring and sophisticated’ theft of seven diamonds worth a total of £4.2m from Boodle’s jewellers, New Bond Street, Mayfair, on 10 March 2016. It is alleged that Ms Lakatos,...
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Boxing Day stabber receives life sentence. In the early hours of 26 December 2019, Taner Saltan, 28, attacked a 39 year old man waiting by a bus stop in Green Lanes, north London. He chased up a side road and stabbed his victim, severing an artery in his ...
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Last Friday, the Court of Appeal handed down an important judgment on the interpretation of the Sentencing Guidelines on credit for an early guilty plea – R v Plaku and others. In this Briefing Note, Philip Stott takes a look at the outcome o...
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The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill is in the process of being considered by Parliament. It is currently at the Committee stage in the House of Lords, having passed the House of Commons.The provisions of the Bill make far-reachin...
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On 9 November 2020, John Doak was imprisoned for three years for killing his own son. The case, unusually, arose from an incident in 2001, wherein Mr Doak’s 3 month old baby son Jack had suffered the ‘triad’ of subdural haemorrhages, en...
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Philip Stott was instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service to prosecute a conspiracy to steal 7 diamonds worth £2.4 million from a high end jewellery company on Bond Street. Posing as a gemmologist for a wealthy Russian purchasers, one of the conspiracy...
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Philip Stott was instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service to prosecute a conspiracy to steal 7 diamonds worth £2.4 million from a high end jewellery company on Bond Street. Posing as a gemmologist for a wealthy Russian purchasers, one of the conspiracy...
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Philip Evans QC and Philip Stott prosecute 2 individuals and a company for gross negligence manslaughter in a case involving the death of a workman on Eastbourne Pier, which was being repaired following a fire. The deceased fell through the pier and died ...
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Philip Stott was instructed for the prosecution (as sole junior) in the case of R v Florin Neagu and Sorin Munteanu.The defendants were accused of participating in the burglary of the historic George Attenborough and Sons jewellers located on the corner o...
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On 16 December 2019, Amy Dalla Mura was imprisoned for 28 days by Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Ms Dalla Mura had been convicted following a trial, of harassing Anna Soubry, who until the recent election had been the M...
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Paul Bussetti was acquitted on 22nd August at Westminster Magistrates’ Court of malicious communication offences.
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Robert Vidler made threatening phone calls to the offices of six MPs.
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Philip Stott acted for the prosecution in the case of R v William Kydd.
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Philip Stott appeared for the Attorney-General.
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Philip Stott prosecuted Chris Davies, MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, today at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
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Drunk driver jailed for 10 years for killing 16 year old and injuring others.
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John Kenneth Collins, Terence Perkins, Daniel Jones and Brian Reader were ordered to pay sums varying from £6.5 to 8 million.
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At a trial in front of HHJ Gordon at the Central Criminal Court from 21 to 24 March 2017, Philip Stott prosecuted Vasile Flore for Causing Death By Dangerous Driving.
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Zoe Johnson QC led Philip Stott representing Dr Rudling (charged with the gross negligence manslaughter of a 12-year-old patient).
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Junior Counsel for the prosecution (led by Sally Howes QC) in the trial of a father accused of murdering his baby son, and associated child cruelty charges.
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Junior Counsel for the prosecution (led by Simon Farrell QC).
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Edward Brown QC leading Ben Fitzgerald and Philip Stott acted for the prosecution in the trial of the murder of six-year-old Ellie Butler by her father Ben Butler.
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Sole Counsel for the prosecution in a trial of a man accused of the racially-aggravated harassment of Luciana Berger MP. The defendant was convicted.
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Sole Counsel for the defence, instructed by Kingsley Napley LLP, in the trial of a man accused of downloading indecent images of children. The defendant was acquitted.
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In January 2013 Philip Stott prosecuted a conspiracy to import 50kg of cannabis into the United Kingdom from the Netherlands.
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Three men who kidnapped a mother from her home, who later demanded a ransom £18,000 have been jailed for a total of 39 years.
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Philip Stott was led junior for the prosecution for conspiracy to import and supply wholesale and retail quantities of cocaine. The defendants received sentences of up to 13 years.
News
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The Court of Appeal has recently given guidance on the options for the criminal courts when dealing with non-attendance of counsel, particularly prosecution counsel, at hearings and at trials.In this briefing note, Philip Stott and Anna Draper of QEB Holl...
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Following their conviction after a trial in January and February 2023 at the Central Criminal Court, three defendants yesterday received sentences of 15-17 years imprisonment for the attempted murder of Kaan Cicek in November 2017. Mr Cicek was shot at s...
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In a judgement dated 3 March 2023, the Court of Appeal held that the current high prison population in adult male prisons was, at present, an exceptional factor which could be properly taken into account by a sentencing judge, especially in relation to s...
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A man was stabbed to death with his own knife after he challenged a teenage boy over being ‘on his strip’. After a police investigation, Kuta-Dankwa was found guilty of murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum of 13 years...
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Philip Stott is prosecuting Leoaai Elghareeb, a qualified solicitor, at Isleworth Crown Court.Mr Elghareeb is on trial in respect of an indictment containing three counts of contaminating goods, contrary to section 38 of the Public Order Act 1984 and two ...
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Last Friday, the Court of Appeal handed down an important judgment on the interpretation of the Sentencing Guidelines on credit for an early guilty plea – R v Plaku and others. In this Briefing Note, Philip Stott takes a look at the outcome o...
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The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill is in the process of being considered by Parliament. It is currently at the Committee stage in the House of Lords, having passed the House of Commons.The provisions of the Bill make far-reachin...
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On 9 November 2020, John Doak was imprisoned for three years for killing his own son. The case, unusually, arose from an incident in 2001, wherein Mr Doak’s 3 month old baby son Jack had suffered the ‘triad’ of subdural haemorrhages, en...
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Philip Stott was instructed by the Crown Prosecution Service to prosecute a conspiracy to steal 7 diamonds worth £2.4 million from a high end jewellery company on Bond Street. Posing as a gemmologist for a wealthy Russian purchasers, one of the conspiracy...
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On 16 December 2019, Amy Dalla Mura was imprisoned for 28 days by Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Ms Dalla Mura had been convicted following a trial, of harassing Anna Soubry, who until the recent election had been the M...
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Philip Stott prosecuted Chris Davies MP for one count of knowingly submitting a false expenses claim, and one count of attempting to knowingly submit a false expenses claim.
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Philip Stott, led by Miranda Moore QC, prosecuted Sabine McNeill.
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John Kenneth Collins, Terence Perkins, Daniel Jones and Brian Reader were ordered to pay sums varying from £6.5 to 8 million.
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Rhodri Philipps was convicted of two charges of sending menacing messages over a public communications network.
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The trial is of Terence Perkins, accused of the burglary of a Bond Street jewellers called Chatila in 2010.
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Edward Brown QC, Ben Fitzgerald and Philip Stott were instructed by the CPS in the trial of Butler for the murder of his six-year-old daughter Ellie.
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Three of the four defendants being tried at Woolwich Crown Court for the Hatton Garden jewellery raid were today found guilty. QEB Hollis Whiteman members Philip Evans and Philip Stott represented the prosecution and Nicholas Corsellis acted for the fi...
Articles
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The Court of Appeal has recently given guidance on the options for the criminal courts when dealing with non-attendance of counsel, particularly prosecution counsel, at hearings and at trials.In this briefing note, Philip Stott and Anna Draper of QEB Holl...
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In a judgement dated 3 March 2023, the Court of Appeal held that the current high prison population in adult male prisons was, at present, an exceptional factor which could be properly taken into account by a sentencing judge, especially in relation to s...
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Last Friday, the Court of Appeal handed down an important judgment on the interpretation of the Sentencing Guidelines on credit for an early guilty plea – R v Plaku and others. In this Briefing Note, Philip Stott takes a look at the outcome o...
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The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill is in the process of being considered by Parliament. It is currently at the Committee stage in the House of Lords, having passed the House of Commons.The provisions of the Bill make far-reachin...
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Further to his previous notes on the regulations imposed by the government to deal with the Coronavirus Pandemic, Philip Stott has updated his briefing on the Healthcare Protection Regulations to take account of the enactment of the Health Protection (Cor...
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Further to his previous notes on the regulations imposed by the government to deal with the Coronavirus Pandemic, Philip Stott has updated his briefing on the Healthcare Protection Regulations to take account of the additional relaxations in the regime th...
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Philip Stott considers R - v - Manning and the observations of the Lord Chief Justice on sentencing during Covid-19A recent ‘unduly lenient’ sentencing reference to the Court of Appeal – R v Manning – provided an opportunity for t...
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Philip Stott considers the update in the regulations relating to the restrictions on movements of persons amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. This week has seen some limited relaxing of the regulations relating to the restrictions on movements of persons in Eng
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Further to other updates from QEB Hollis Whiteman about the revised legal landscape arising from the Coronavirus Act 2020, this additional briefing note from View article
This briefing note from Edward Henry QC, View article
There has been considerable news reporting recently regarding the powers of the police to enforce the current regulations regarding the coronavirus pandemic. In particular, there has been concern about ‘over zealous’ policing and enforcement o...
Regulatory
Experienced beyond his years in the field of professional regulation, Philip Stott’s keen intellect, knowledge and easy yet impressive manner ideally place him to defend professionals during the most challenging of circumstances.
Overview
Philip has vast and varied experience of regulatory work. He specialises in defending parallel criminal and regulatory proceedings brought against professional individuals, particularly in the medical and legal fields. His intelligence and easy manner make him a firm favourite of the unions and top tier firms in the field.
Experience
Philip represents professionals in the medical and legal spheres in proceedings before their regulator, and in the criminal courts. He has prosecuted and defended allegations of clinical negligence or poor performance, and also of dishonesty and sexual misconduct. He is experienced in all forms of regulatory hearings, both interim orders and full fitness to practise tribunals, and has appeared before a wide variety of regulatory bodies, including: General Medical Council; Nursing and Midwifery Council; General Dental Council; Health and Care Professions Council; General Optical Council; Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal; Immigration Services Tribunal; Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.
Reviews
'A fine advocate who is devastating on the detail.' Chambers UK (2022)
'Philip is an extremely talented barrister. His court skill is matched only be his written work, both of which are outstanding.' Legal 500 (2022)
'A tireless worker with an amazing memory. He is an intelligent and subtle advocate and a fine cross-examiner.' Legal 500 (2021)
‘An exceptionally talented advocate.’ Legal 500 (2020)
‘He demonstrates advocacy skills that truly make juries sit up and listen.’ Legal 500 (2018)
‘He strikes a perfect balance between his obvious academic smarts and his approachable manner.’ Legal 500 (2017)
‘His application of the law and tactical decision-making are highly effective.’ Legal 500 (2016)
Recent Cases
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Philip Stott has been instructed by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as junior prosecution counsel in the case of FCA v Aidan Earley, Douglas Ware, Richard Spurway and Wulstan Earley in respect of charges arising out of the demise of Worthington Gro...
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Philip Stott represents psychiatrist in prison death inquest.Between 5-14 July, an inquest into the death of Adam Peterson was held at the Kingston-Upon-Hull Guildhall. Mr Peterson took his own life whilst an inmate at HMP Humber. Philip Stott represented...
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Philip Stott represented two GPs at the inquest into the death of Pauline Ryan.
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Philip Stott represented a GP who was interested party at inquest into death of Abigail Hall, 18.
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Zoe Johnson QC led Philip Stott representing Dr Rudling (charged with the gross negligence manslaughter of a 12-year-old patient).
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Inquests, Inquiries and Public Law
Philip Stott’s intelligence and subtle yet commanding manner have made him the ideal candidate for challenges under public law and for the approach and advocacy suited to a coroner’s court. He continues to impress sources in the field as he expands on his expertise.
Overview
Philip is instructed to advise and represent applicants, interested parties and core participants on matters of public law including Judicial Review and Inquests. He is incredibly bright and efficient, producing fantastic written work and his judgement, advocacy and client care make him a popular choice.
Experience
Philip provides written advisory work on matters of public law, including the application of human rights law and administrative and judicial review. He has significant experience in the Coroner’s Court having appeared on behalf of the families of servicemen pro bono in a number of high-profile inquests via the Royal British Legion’s Inquest Advice and Assistance Service. He has also represented numerous medical professionals in inquests, on instruction by the medical defence organisations, providing advice and advocacy for those regulated individuals in cases of alleged or potential missed opportunities for care.
He recently acted as junior counsel (led by Nicholas Griffin KC) for one of the Core Participants in the inquest into the deaths of Jack Merritt, Saskia Jones and convicted terrorist Usman Khan in the attacks that took place at Fishmonger's Hall/London Bridge on 29 November 2019.
Reviews
'A charming and dependable junior.' Chambers UK (2022)
'Philip is an extremely talented barrister. His court skill is matched only be his written work, both of which are outstanding.' Legal 500 (2022)
'A tireless worker with an amazing memory. He is an intelligent and subtle advocate and a fine cross-examiner.' Legal 500 (2021)
‘An exceptionally talented advocate.’ Legal 500 (2020)
‘He demonstrates advocacy skills that truly make juries sit up and listen.’ Legal 500 (2018)
‘He strikes a perfect balance between his obvious academic smarts and his approachable manner.’ Legal 500 (2017)
‘His application of the law and tactical decision-making are highly effective.’ Legal 500 (2016)
Recent Cases
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Philip Stott represents psychiatrist in prison death inquest.Between 5-14 July, an inquest into the death of Adam Peterson was held at the Kingston-Upon-Hull Guildhall. Mr Peterson took his own life whilst an inmate at HMP Humber. Philip Stott represented...
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Representing the University of Cambridge at the inquests, which arise from the deaths in the terror attack at Fishmongers' Hall on 29 November 2019.Further information can be found here: https://fishmongershallinquests.independent.gov.uk
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Philip Stott represented two GPs at the inquest into the death of Pauline Ryan.
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Philip Stott represented a GP who was interested party at inquest into death of Abigail Hall, 18.
Articles
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This is the second in a series of podcasts by QEB Hollis Whiteman looking at the topic of a public inquiry into Covid -19 from a variety of perspectives.In this podcast, we explore whether or not the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on women. We...
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The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill is in the process of being considered by Parliament. It is currently at the Committee stage in the House of Lords, having passed the House of Commons.The provisions of the Bill make far-reachin...
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