Category: Edwards Duthie Shamash News

Natalie Darko represented a young Defendant at the Central Criminal Court

Natalie Darko represented a young Defendant at the Central Criminal Court, which was masterfully defended by Jenni Dempster KC and Joanna Hardy-Susskind at Red Lion Chambers. This…

Natalie Darko

Is your will up to date? Here’s why it matters

This Update Your Will Week (3rd – 9th March), we’re joining The Association of Lifetime Lawyers to raise awareness around the importance of keeping wills up to…

Anna Orpwood

We’re a proud community partner of the Leyton Orient Community Partnership!

At Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors, we’re a proud community partner of the Leyton Orient Community Partnership!

Bradley Wright

Domestic Abuse: Non-molestation Orders

Domestic abuse affects women, men and children of all ages and backgrounds. It has always been an issue that has troubled many people on a day to day basis.

Prince Harry settles legal claim against Sun publisher

We welcome News Group’s widely reported admissions in Court yesterday of the very serious and unlawful intrusions into the private lives of Prince Harry, Lord Tom Watson,…

Alex Cochrane

Edwards Duthie Shamash succeed in recovering damages from the Metropolitan Police

Edwards Duthie Shamash acted for Mr Simon Matthews who was arrested and detained by the police without any justification. He was held in custody for 24 hours until…

Shaun Murphy

Supporting our local communities

At Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors, we’re proud to support our local communities! This year, our team supported a Christmas Appeal for families in the Ilford area that…

Bradley Wright

Parental Responsibility: What is it and how is it gained and lost

What is Parental Responsibility? Parental Responsibility is defined under the Children Act 1989, as: ‘all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent of a child has in relation to the child and his property’.

Tilly Theakston

Edwards Duthie Shamash in Chambers & Partners 2025

Court of Protection: Health & Welfare – UK-wide Ranked in Band 3 What the Team is Known For Edwards Duthie Shamash has a respected team frequently instructed…

Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors’ Court of Protection Department in The Legal 500 2025

The team at Edwards Duthie Shamash is ‘consistently excellent with a sharp and diligent eye for detail’. With Melissa Law at the helm, it continues to be instructed in complex health…

Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors’ Criminal Department in The Legal 500 2025

Edwards Duthie Shamash, a very diverse practice, brings a personal touch to their legal aid and private clients by offering a wide range of foreign languages, including…

Edwards Duthie Shamash succeed in a claim against the Metropolitan Police

Edwards Duthie Shamash successfully concluded a claim for damages against the Metropolitan Police who were responsible for an assault and unlawful imprisonment of a 19 year old…

Michael Bonehill OBE invited as Guest of Honour to the opening of the East London Black Women’s Organisation

Michael Bonehill has been invited to the opening of a facility for the East London Black Women’s Organisation which he helped them to acquire. This is just…

Michael J Bonehill OBE, LLB, FRSA

The passing of Simon Mullings

It is with enormous sadness that we have learned of the passing of our former colleague and friend, Simon (Spike) Mullings. Simon worked for EDS for over…