Review of 2010
We have just published an updated list of cases in which we acted for the defence during 2010. Once again we were privileged to be instructed in some of the most difficult and high-profile cases coming before the criminal courts last year. The full list can be viewed on our Recent Cases page here
Our Ten Year Anniversary 2001 – 2011
This year we celebrate a decade of outstanding service and achievement
Watch this space for further details..
Acquittal in Old Bailey murder trial
Mark Bowen successfully defended 19 year-old Nathaniel Bailey on a charge of murder just before Christmas. Nathaniel was accused of the shooting of Ryan Bravo at Costcutter in Walworth Road in August 2008. He was acquitted by the jury following a successful submission of no case to answer. Read more
Sentence in £28m mortgage fraud
Shearman Bowen & Co acted for former mortgage broker Paul Butcher who faced charges relating to the 2008 collapse of “the Money Machine”, a franchise of the Money Centre. The allegations related to the fraudulent alteration of property valuations to secure increased mortgage offers, to the total value of some £28m. Read more
Suspended sentence for drugs supply
Ben Ticehurst succeeded in obtaining a suspended sentence for student Alexander Bull in a widely-reported case at Blackfriars Crown Court. Alexander had pleaded to offences of possession of class A drugs and possession of class B with intent to supply.
Koestler Trust Exhibition 2010
Shearman Bowen are pleased to sponsor an award at this year’s Koestler Trust Exhibition, which opens at the Royal Festival Hall on 28th September
Colette Kelly joins Shearman Bowen & Co
We are pleased to welcome Colette Kelly to the firm as of September 1st. Colette joins us from Russell-Cooke solicitors, having previously been a partner at Sternberg Reed, and will be a further valuable addition to our serious crime/serious fraud teams.
Giles Griffiths joins Shearman Bowen & Co
We are pleased to welcome Giles Griffiths to the firm today. Giles joins us from EBR Attridge and was previously a partner at Stokoes. A solicitor with some 20 years’ experience, Giles will be a valuable addition to our serious crime/serious fraud teams.
Greg Foxsmith – “Lawyer In The News”
Greg Foxsmith features today in the Law Society’s Gazette as “Lawyer In The News” following the case of Bristol Lib-Dem councillor Shirley Brown. Shearman Bowen act for Ms Brown in her appeal against conviction to Bristol Crown Court.