Nick Roxborough
Year of Call: 2022
Nick Roxborough is a Barrister at Kenworthy’s Chambers who practices in
Kenworthy's Chambers offers expertise spanning a wide range of criminal matters. The set's barristers are experienced in both the prosecution and defence of cases relating to homicides, high-value drugs conspiracies, serious violent and sexual offences.
Kenworthy’s Chambers are a welcoming set who strive to meet our needs whether that be in relation to criminal or mental health needs. Whilst it is a busy chambers counsel are often available to cover hearings even at the last minute.
The team is routinely instructed to appear in trials in the Crown Courts and in appellate proceedings, and the barristers undertake both private and publicly funded work.
Chambers & Partners
They have provided a very responsive and efficient service with a wide range of Barristers able to assist at all levels of cases.
Kenworthy's crime team is renowned for determined and fearless defence advocates, as well as fair and pragmatic prosecutors; the team's expertise extends over a range of areas including conspiracy, murder, serious sex offences and regulatory crime. The team has amassed a reputation on the Northern Circuit and nationally for dealing with complex and high-profile cases.
Nick Roxborough was very thorough in his preparation. He was practical in narrowing the issues and was able to advance my client's case in a succinct, persuasive manner.
Estelle Parkhouse, Clifford Johnston & Co Solicitors
The client built a rapport with Nick Roxborough and was most pleased with the way the case was presented. I would definitely use his services again.
Estelle Parkhouse, Clifford Johnston & Co Solicitors
Criminal Law
Nick Roxborough is a Barrister who specialises in Criminal Law. He has built a busy practice in crime prosecuting and defending cases on both a private and legal aid basis in the Crown Court.
He regularly deals with Crime cases ranging from robbery, to drug trafficking, conspiracy, and possession with intent. He has represented defendants in serious cases including high volume drug trafficking and has secured acquittals in matters involving serious violence and fraud.
Criminal Barrister Nick Roxborough has been successful on numerous occasions in having matters dismissed before and during trial on technical issues. He is well versed in driving matters and has successfully argued against driving disqualifications on many cases.
Nick also prosecutes and has been instructed to prosecute and defend in cases of serious violence, domestic abuse, sexual offences, drugs, fraud, and weapon offences.
As a Criminal Barrister, Nick often covers matters for more Senior Counsel in the most serious of cases.
If you have a Crime case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Criminal Clerks Paul Mander and Greg Highton on 0161 832 4036, e-mail Paul@kenworthys.co.uk, Greg@kenworthys.co.uk, or fill out our contact form.Family and Finance
Nick
Roxborough represents parents and other family members in areas of Family Law including domestic abuse, domestic
violence injunctions, and the Private Law Children Act. He has been instructed
at all stages of proceedings ranging from FHDRAs and non-molestation orders to
complex finding of fact hearings concerning domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Prior to
commencing Pupillage, Nick gained invaluable experience working as a Paralegal
at Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. He worked closely with Solicitors and Counsel,
assisting with all aspects of case management, frequently preparing briefs and
clerking Counsel.
If you
have a Family Law case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Family Clerks Courtney
Richards and Daniella Howarth on 0161 832 4036, email Courtney@kenworthys.co.uk,
Daniella@kenworthys.co.uk, or fill out our contact form.
+ Notable Cases
· R v G - Secured an acquittal following a three-day affray trial which hinged on arguments relating to self-defence and reasonable force.
·
R
v C - Successfully argued in favour of a suspended sentence for a defendant who
had pleaded guilty to offences involving a significant breach of trust.
·
R v W - Secured acquittals following a three-day
trial in involving serious allegations of domestic violence.
·
R v P - Successfully argued in favour of a
suspended sentence for a client who was told he was facing inevitable custody
by the sentencing Judge.
·
Nick
Roxborough prosecuted a passenger who entered an aircraft
drunk, used
threatening words and behaviour, and failed to obey the command of the pilot on
a TUI flight from Almeria, Spain to Manchester UK.
·
Nick
represented Ali Parsa after he repeatedly breached the
terms of his restraining order two months after it was issued.
·
Nick
Roxborough prosecuted Levi Lowther who admitted failure to stop after
a crash that left passengers with serious injuries and driving without a
licence or insurance. He was disqualified from driving for eight and a half
years.
·
He
prosecuted an axe-wielding man who tried to set fire to petrol
pumps on Lock Mill Petrol Station’s forecourt. Adam Langtree pleaded guilty to
attempted arson, possession of a bladed article, and being reckless as to
whether life was endangered.
·
Nick
represented cleaner Brenda Carberry who stole heirlooms, cash, and
jewellery from her clients’ homes and sold them on eBay. Despite this breach of
trust, the judge did not send her to prison.
·
Nick
Roxborough prosecuted Sobhan Azizi who repeatedly attacked his wife
with a metal pole. He was given a restraining order which banned him from
contacting his wife for seven years.
·
Nick
Roxborough acted as Defence Counsel for Nadia Stanway in a case reported by the
Daily Mail.
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Nick
Roxborough successfully prosecuted TeeJay Etchells who breached his
lifetime restraining order by attending his ex’s home, dragging her upstairs
and punching her in the face, leaving her with a suspected fractured jaw.
Etchells was given a jail sentence of two years and eight months for breaching
the restraining order and assaulting his ex.
·
Nick Roxborough secured an acquittal at a
three-day affray trial in Preston which hinged on arguments relating to
self-defence and reasonable force.
+ Qualifications
- LLM Master of Laws from The Manchester Metropolitan University.
- Bar Training Course from The Manchester Metropolitan University.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law from The University of Liverpool.
- Level 2 CPS Prosecutor.
+ Professional Memberships
- Gray’s Inn.
- Northern Circuit.
Contact Us
To check the availability of Criminal Barrister Nick Roxborough for your Crime case call our Criminal Clerks Paul Mander and Greg Highton on 0161 832 4036, email Paul@kenworthys.co.uk, Greg@kenworthys.co.uk or fill out our contact form.
To discover the availability of Family Barrister Nick Roxborough for your Family Law case, call our Family Clerks Courtney Richards and Daniella Howarth on 0161 832 4036, email Courtney@kenworthys.co.uk, Daniella@kenworthys.co.uk, or fill out our contact form.
