Daniel Godden acted as solicitor for Lord Hanningfield in his recent high profile acquittal. Lord Hanningfield was accused of dishonestly claiming parliamentary expenses. The case was resolved in Lord Hanningfield’s favour after a dismissal application on the basis that the concept of ‘parliamentary work’ was subject to parliamentary privilege. Read more about the case in the Daily Mirror and the Guardian. 

Rupert Bowers QC was instructed as Counsel. 

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