Camarilla Game ~ Audax. Camarilla Game ~ Audax.
Formerly Montgomery, Chapman and Weir, this local law company changed its name to Audax when Richard Montgomery bought a controlling share from his fellow partners. Under Montgomery's direction, Audax began to specialise in high-profile cases and high–profile clients; Audax has now established itself as the first choice for those in positions where legal embarrassments would be more than usually difficult.
The most notable case the company has dealt with to date has been the trial of Andrew Sant, in which they defended the former Castellan chief. Although Sant was convicted, the company continue to insist that the serious consideration the jury gave to their arguments were a triumph of the legal system over media influence. The number of clients they have gained in the wake of Sant's trial seem to justify their ebullient mood.
Audax now seem to be making moves to consolidate the national status conferred on them by the use of a local firm for Sant's trial. As well as expanding their staff in Stoke, they may be looking to establish themselves in other towns in the UK. The building of an Audax tower to replace the demolished GAOM one has been seen as an ironic celebration of the legal profession's habit of gaining from other's misfortune.
As well as private legal work, Audax are contracted to serve as the legal department for Stoke–on–Trent City Council. The company's press releases indicate that they intend to continue this work from their section of the council offices although all other staff will move from their current home in the Dudson Centre to the new tower.
