KCH Garden Square

09/01/2026

Jeremy Janes, instructed by CPS East Midlands, prosecuted David Coote, former premier league referee, for possession of an indecent image of a child at Nottingham Crown Court.

Coote, 43, had previously pleaded guilty to making an indecent moving image of a child

11/12/2025

02/12/2025

KCH Garden Square would like to introduce and welcome James Reynolds, our new pupil who has joined us this week.
James read law at the University of Nottingham before completing his Bar Corse at the Inns of Court College of Advocacy where he was taught in Inner Temple and Middle Temple. James’ cross-examination in his Bar Exam was described by the examiner as “an excellent overall performance.” James was called to the Bar at Inner Temple in 2025.
As an undergraduate James competed in 20 moots, including the Jessup International law moot where he considered the legal issues surrounding the transboundary movement of hazardous waste. James was the Inns of Court Liaison officer at his University’s Bar Society for two years where he organised career events and law competitions.
In the Summer of 2025 James worked as a County Court advocate in mortgage possession, infant settlement and rent arrears hearings, appearing in courts on the Midlands, Western and Welsh circuits.
Away from the Law, James is a keen horseracing enthusiast. He has commentated on pony races across Britain since 2018, auctioned a racehorse and interviewed some of Britain’s best jockeys.

26/11/2025

Last night KCH counsel Matthew Ratcliff and Paul Stimson attended Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University's Law School Fair, designed to bring together the legal profession and students from the Nottingham Law School. The event is a great opportunity to network with employers in the sector as well as provide guidance and advice to students exploring their career path. Thanks Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University for hosting, we look forward to attending future events!

13/11/2025

KCH Garden Square are proud to be sponsoring the Leicestershire Courts & Tribunals Carol Service at Leicester Cathedral on the 4th December.

The beneficiary this year is The Bridge - East Midlands a charity working tirelessly to prevent and relieve homelessness.

We look forward to seeing you there.

11/11/2025

Thank you to Ropewalk Chambers for hosting the first East Midlands Pupillage Fair on Saturday. A very successful and well attended event that we are proud to have been a part of. We look forward to many more collaborative events within the East Midlands legal community.

10/11/2025

Hat trick for KCH Garden Square at Leicester Crown Court.

Lowri Butterworth, instructed by ZMS Solicitors , defended a client charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The client was acquitted after a 9-day trial.
Nicola Patten secured convictions for an attempt section 18 GBH and threatening with an offensive weapon.
Jonathan Dunne, instructed by the CPS, secured a conviction for r**e.

05/11/2025

Pupil of KCH Garden Square Dunya Amini will be starting her 2nd Six on the 2nd December.
Prior to joining chambers, Dunya acted as a Presenting Officer for the Home Office, where she gained significant advocacy experience before judges of the First-Tier Tribunal. She also represented individuals in the Employment Tribunal through the Free Representation Unit.
Dunya has received numerous scholarships and awards, including
• Exhibition Scholarship,
• Shakespeare Martineau Land Law Essay Prize,
• Chancery Bar Association Scholarship,
• Advocacy Scholarship,
• Career Commitment Scholarship,
• Pegasus Access Support Scheme Scholarship,
• Marshall Hall Pupillage Award.
As a student, Dunya participated in and excelled at a number of advocacy competitions, including:
• Winner of the Leicester University Debating Alliance Championship
• Finalist of the BPC Negotiation Competition,
• Finalist of the KCH Garden Square Civil Advocacy Competition.

Should you wish to instruct Dunya from December please contact a member of our Clerking Team on 0115 941 8851.

16/10/2025

A fabulous time had by all at MALA Annual Ball, an incredible annual event that KCH are proud to sponsor.
The Midlands Asian Lawyers Association is a non-profit organisation based in Leicester and Birmingham, organising events throughout the Midlands, running networking and career development events across the region, and raising money for good causes.
The MALA Annual Ball is always a brilliant evening and this year was no exception. Thank you to everyone involved in the planning, see you next year!

14/10/2025

Last week KCH's Carla Riozzi supported University of Nottingham Bar Society with their Solicitor v Barrister forum, along with Naomi McFadden from Nelsons Solicitors and Raghav Trivedi from St Philips Chambers.

One of University of Nottingham Bar Society's most popular events, this forum is designed to provide students with a further knowledge and understanding of each profession to help decide which career path they would like to pursue.

Harris Dean, Treasurer of University of Nottingham Bar Society said 'The event was great, and I have spoken to a lot of people after the event who said the insight provided from the barristers was extremely helpful. Carla was fantastic, especially with her insights into both professions, a lot of people had questions for her.'

We look forward to supporting the incredible University of Nottingham Bar Society with future events.

10/10/2025

A wonderful time had by all at Nottinghamshire Law Society's 150th birthday Mamma Mia celebration at The Trent Navigation last week.
Thanks to Michelle Foster from Nottinghamshire Law Society for once again planning another fabulous event.