SAMPLE CASES
R -v- John Terry - Middlesex Guildhall Crown Court
John Terry and two other footballers were charged with allegations of violence. John was acquitted by the Jury in respect of all the allegations made against him.
R -v- Lee Bowyer and Tony Hackworth - Hull Crown Court
We represented these two Leeds United Footballers who both faced serious allegations of violence. Both were acquitted by the Jury. Steven Barker also represented Lee Bowyer in connection with negotiations with his employers, Leeds United Football Club, in relation to a substantial fine imposed by the Club as a result of the alleged incidents that formed the basis of the Crown Prosecution. Those negotiations were concluded successfully; Chairman Peter Ridsdale stating publicly "Leeds United would like to thank Gordon Taylor, Lee's Agent David Geiss and his legal adviser Steven Barker for their assistance".
R -v- Michael Duberry
Another Leeds United Footballer who although not charged with violence in the Bowyer and Hackworth case, was charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and again was acquitted by the Jury.