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Conclusion of unique cryptocurrency fraud case at Bristol Crown Court
17.06.24Shearman Bowen and Co. recently acted on behalf of a client who was sentenced for his role in a multimillion cryptocurrency fraud at Bristol Crown Court. Operation Jigsaw investigated a crypto currency fraud affecting thousands of cryptocurrency wallets held at Blockchain.com. More than £5m is known to have been lost by victims but the wider […]
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Applications invited for senior and junior solicitor positions at Shearman Bowen and co
12.10.23Shearman Bowen and Co, a law firm specialising in defending individuals and companies subject to criminal investigation and proceedings, invites applications from candidates for the following two positions: 1. Senior solicitor (must be at least 5 years PQE). The successful candidate will be the firm’s legal aid contract supervisor and will work closely with the […]
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Acquittal for client in large scale drugs conspiracy trial at Winchester Crown Court
29.05.23Our client, charged with two separate large scale conspiracies to supply class A and B drugs, has now been acquitted of both allegations at Winchester Crown Court last Thursday. His acquittal came following a six week trial with his co-defendants being convicted. The case was investigated by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit who […]
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Shearman Bowen instructed in Operation Afterburner at Southwark Crown court: a prosecution alleging illegal arms trafficking in breach of relevant sanctions
16.06.25Mark Bowen and Anna Ford are instructed on behalf of our client David Greenhalgh in Operation Afterburner. Operation Afterburner is a historic and rare HMRC investigation into alleged unlawful arms trafficking and concerns the alleged un-licenced supply of military items, including fighter jets, surface-to-air missiles, battle tanks and radar defence systems to embargoed or sanctioned […]
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Shearman Bowen seeks up to two paralegals to join the team
04.06.25Shearman Bowen and Co, a law firm specialising in defending individuals and companies subject to criminal investigation and proceedings, invites applications from candidates seeking a full time paralegal role. The position would suit a candidates who are seeking legal experience with a view to securing a training contract or who are awaiting acceptance by chambers […]
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Senior Associate Anna Ford comments in The Times on the Infanticide Act
02.11.24Senior Associate Anna Ford is currently working on the appeal of a client who was convicted of the murder of her new born child. The case has received particular attention in the media given its wider implications for the proper application of the Infanticide Act in situations where women cause the death of their child […]
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Congratulations to Vivien Cochrane who is co-author of the first legal textbook on Legal Professional Privilege
06.07.24We are proud to announce the publication the first ever legal textbook on legal professional privilege (LPP) by our partner Vivien Cochrane together with Will Hayes of Kingsley Napley. The book, published by Oxford University Press, will assist all lawyers who practice in the area of criminal law. LPP has been subject to scrutiny and challenge in […]
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Successful Pre-Charge Intervention Prevents Prosecution In FCA Insider Trading Case
17.06.24We are proud to announce a significant success on behalf of one of our clients who was being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority investigation for insider dealing. Our client, who was investigated alongside their partner, has now been notified by the FCA that they are taking no further action against her. This decision was […]
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Conclusion of unique cryptocurrency fraud case at Bristol Crown Court
17.06.24Shearman Bowen and Co. recently acted on behalf of a client who was sentenced for his role in a multimillion cryptocurrency fraud at Bristol Crown Court. Operation Jigsaw investigated a crypto currency fraud affecting thousands of cryptocurrency wallets held at Blockchain.com. More than £5m is known to have been lost by victims but the wider […]
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Applications invited for senior and junior solicitor positions at Shearman Bowen and co
12.10.23Shearman Bowen and Co, a law firm specialising in defending individuals and companies subject to criminal investigation and proceedings, invites applications from candidates for the following two positions: 1. Senior solicitor (must be at least 5 years PQE). The successful candidate will be the firm’s legal aid contract supervisor and will work closely with the […]
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Acquittal for client in large scale drugs conspiracy trial at Winchester Crown Court
29.05.23Our client, charged with two separate large scale conspiracies to supply class A and B drugs, has now been acquitted of both allegations at Winchester Crown Court last Thursday. His acquittal came following a six week trial with his co-defendants being convicted. The case was investigated by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit who […]
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Shearman Bowen instructed in Operation Afterburner at Southwark Crown court: a prosecution alleging illegal arms trafficking in breach of relevant sanctions
16.06.25Mark Bowen and Anna Ford are instructed on behalf of our client David Greenhalgh in Operation Afterburner. Operation Afterburner is a historic and rare HMRC investigation into alleged unlawful arms trafficking and concerns the alleged un-licenced supply of military items, including fighter jets, surface-to-air missiles, battle tanks and radar defence systems to embargoed or sanctioned […]
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Shearman Bowen seeks up to two paralegals to join the team
04.06.25Shearman Bowen and Co, a law firm specialising in defending individuals and companies subject to criminal investigation and proceedings, invites applications from candidates seeking a full time paralegal role. The position would suit a candidates who are seeking legal experience with a view to securing a training contract or who are awaiting acceptance by chambers […]
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Senior Associate Anna Ford comments in The Times on the Infanticide Act
02.11.24Senior Associate Anna Ford is currently working on the appeal of a client who was convicted of the murder of her new born child. The case has received particular attention in the media given its wider implications for the proper application of the Infanticide Act in situations where women cause the death of their child […]
“They can make tactical decisions before a case is even prosecuted, have an awareness of the POCA regime and how it works”
Chambers and partners 2021
A first rate firm with renowned prowess in the field of fraud and commercial crime. It is their experience over many years that make them the go-to firm to clients needing top advice and direction in this very specialised area
Legal 500 2022
Shearman Bowen are one of the best crime and fraud firms in London and the country
Legal 500 2022
Really accessible, professional, close relationships with their clients
Legal 500 2022
“Boutique law firm providing high quality business crime representation”
Legal 500 (financial crime) 2021
“Outstanding knowledge, judgement and expertise”
Legal 500 (general crime) 2021
“Shearman Bowen & Co is an excellent law firm who are dedicated to all the clients they represent”
legal 500 (general crime) 2021
“They are very dedicated and have excellent judgement”
Chambers and partners (financial crime) 2021
“They can make tactical decisions before a case is even prosecuted, have an awareness of the POCA regime and how it works”
Chambers and partners 2021
A first rate firm with renowned prowess in the field of fraud and commercial crime. It is their experience over many years that make them the go-to firm to clients needing top advice and direction in this very specialised area
Legal 500 2022