NEWS The use of Account Freezing Orders by investigating authorities is ever increasing. Introduced by the Criminal Finances Act 2017 (which came into force in 2018), Account Freezing Orders are obtained at magistrates’ court. They are often obtained without notice to either account holders [...]
WEBINARS Please click here to watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntmox8ItIHM A. Introduction: Who Am I ? Mark Seymour Call 1992 CPS London Advocate Panel - Grade 4 CPS Fraud Panel - Grade 4 CPS Serious Crime Panel - Grade 4 CPS RASSO specialist rape prosecutor - Grade 4 SFO Advocate Panel [...]
NEWS Jessica Tate instructed by the CPS secured a conviction for producing a controlled drug, namely cannabis. Thames Valley Police discovered industrial quantities of cannabis being grown in a former Tractor Shed close to Imperial College Campus Accommodation. The large-scale enterprise involved 2,407 plants [...]
NEWS Benjamin Waidhofer and Sophie Stannard, instructed by Fadi Doud of Lawrence & Co CDS LLP represented Mr Ahmadi who was charged with conspiracy to launder money in what has been widely reported as the largest-ever cash seizure by the Metropolitan Police, involving over [...]
NEWS Richard Jory QC and Jessica Tate instructed by Linda Barker of Duncan Lewis Solicitors, secured an acquittal for a 19-year-old charged with murder and attempted murder as part of a gang-related feud concerning drug dealing ‘territories.’ The victim in question was shot with a firearm discharged [...]
NEWS James Gwatkin represented AS in a trial that took place between 17/05/2021 and 19/05/2021 at Harrow Crown Court. AS did not attend his trial and the case proceeded in his absence. James stayed on to represent AS. AS was charged with possession of [...]
NEWS Sahayb Abu was convicted of a count of preparing terrorist acts, contrary to section 5(1)(a) of the Terrorism Act 2006 following a trial at the Central Criminal Court. John McGuinness QC acted as lead counsel for the Crown. Rose Slowe, also of Foundry [...]
NEWS In May 2017, HS was extradited to the UK from Spain on the basis of a European Arrest Warrant issued a matter of days before his arrest which alleged his involvement in the supply of 1.5Kg of cocaine. It was subsequently alleged that [...]
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WEBINARS Please click here to watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IGV644S_To FOUNDRY CHAMBERS LECTURE SERIES MODERN SLAVERY & TRAFFICING OFFENCES OVERVIEW SLIDE 1: INTRODUCTION Whether you prosecute or defend trafficking cases, thinking about taking out a class action against the LAA or your CPS employer for exploiting you, or just want to understand [...]