The Court of Appeal described the conduct as “extremely sophisticated … reprehensibly corrupt and dishonest”. It also upheld a sentence of six years’ imprisonment. Osman Shahenshah was found to have abused his position by arranging the receipt and distribution of side payments during the negotiation of oil contracts worth $300m …
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Laura Kenyon, leading Dan Taylor, secured the conviction of seven defendants charged with conspiracy to burgle and conspiracy to steal, following a three-week trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court. The case involved over 40 separate dwelling burglaries across East London, committed over the course of nine-months, during the course of which …
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Brine had gone on trial at Norwich Crown Court after having denied attempted murder of his estranged wife on November 8, last year. A jury of eight women and four men took more than six hours to find Brine not guilty of attempted murder on Monday (October 14). [PRESS REPORT …
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The 5th edition of the White Collar Academy Anti-Corruption conference in Amsterdam on 29 Nov 2019 They  have also invited international speakers to cover, the SFO practice under new leadership, developments from the side of the defence and the predicaments of out-of-court settlements. Other UK speakers are John Gibson of …
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The incident occurred following an after-work drinks evening in July 2016, after which Beckwith accompanied a highly intoxicated junior associate back to her flat and there engaged in sexual activity with her. The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal found his actions unprofessional, and inappropriate, and he should have known the junior’s judgement …
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We are delighted at achieving another great year of rankings and feedback in the Chambers UK Bar Guide 2020, who describe us as “a set of skilled advocates known for their expertise in handling the full range of criminal matters as both prosecutors and defenders.” Red Lion Chambers gained 41 …
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Max Hill QC is currently serving as the current Director of Public Prosecutions and Joanna Hardy was one of a small number of barristers to be selected for the distinguished list. …
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Red Lion Chambers are pleased to have maintained top tier rankings in this year’s Legal 500, where we are recommended across 11 practice areas. These include: Business and Regulatory Crime including Global Investigations, Crime, Financial Services Regulation; Fraud: Civil; Fraud: Crime; Health and Safety; International Crime and Extradition, POCA and …
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British Legal Awards are the leading awards for the achievement, excellence and innovation in the legal profession. Hosted by Legal Week in association with The City of London Law Society, the awards ceremony will be attended by over 800 lawyers with Winners announced on the 21st November at the Ballroom, …
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Sailesh Mehta has secured a conviction of one of the UK’s largest waste exporters -Biffa Waste Services Limited. The company was fined £350k and ordered to pay costs of £240k. The company breached export prohibitions, having unlawfully shipped household waste (containing used nappies, food, plastics, broken electronic items) masquerading as …
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He was the Chairman of the Society of Asian Lawyers (SAL) and one of its founding members. The Society is one of the largest BAME societies for legal professionals with over 2000 members. RLC spoke to Sailesh Mehta about SAL and how the legal sector needs to continue to promote …
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Prior to coming to chambers, Zoë worked for the law reform and human rights charity, JUSTICE having initially joined as an intern funded by a Kalisher Trust scholarship. In particular she was rapporteur of its Mental Health and Fair Trial working party report, chaired by Sir David Latham. …
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