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Samuel March successfully represents three defendants, in two separate matters, involving the rescue of puppies for animal testing

Samuel March was instructed in a five-handed burglary trial before Peterborough Crown Court relating to the rescue by Animal Rising activists of 18 beagle puppies, from a facility that breeds dogs for animal testing. Samuel argued that their actions were not “dishonest” by the standards of ordinary decent people. The defendants were acquitted. (see Cambsnews 10 March 2026, Historic Peterborough Crown Court verdict: five cleared after rescuing beagle puppies from MBR Acres)

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Sam March in successful defence of security dog handler charged with offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Instructed by Isabel Corrigan (of Clarke Kiernan LLP), Samuel March represented an award-winning security dog handler, who was charged with Dangerous Dogs Act offences after her prize-winning Dutch Herder was involved in an incident in which three people (including Defendant herself) were injured. The complainants were leaving basic obedience training with their young XL Bully called Tyson, who they asserted categorically was not in any way involved in the incident.

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Chambers welcomes three new Tenants to 9 KBW

Chambers are delighted to announce that, following successful completion of pupillage, offers of Tenancy have been made to and accepted by Harry Stallard, Piers Walter and Sam Lubner. Our new members will practice in Criminal, (prosecution and defence) Regulatory and Animal Welfare Law. We are so pleased to welcome each of them to the 9 KBW team.