Author: Mark Bowen
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 […]
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 […]
Success in US extradition case
23.05.23On the 16th May at Westminster Magistrates’ Court DJ Tempia refused the application of the US government for the extradition of our client to the USA to face trial for historic fraud offences. Today the CPS extradition unit confirmed that there would be no appeal against that decision. The proceedings against our client lasted two […]
Successful outcome for our clients who were made subject to Account Freezing Orders following applications made by the Metropolitan Police
21.05.23Mark Bowen and Vivien Cochrane acted for three clients and their companies whose company and personal accounts were made subject to freezing orders (AFO) following applications by the Metropolitan Police under 303Z1 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002(POCA). An AFO is an order that prohibits the holder of a bank account from making any withdrawals […]
No further action taken against client in multi million pound stolen goods and money laundering investigation
09.06.22Our client, a company director and respected watch dealer, was arrested as part a Metropolitan Police specialist investigation into the handling and sale of alleged stolen high value watches and money laundering. The investigation lasted 18 months whilst multiple enquiries were carried out in Europe, the Middle East and Hong Kong. Our client, who during […]
Acquittal for client accused of financing £30million cocaine importation
05.06.22Following a six week trial at Guildford Crown Court our client was acquitted of involvement in a £30m conspiracy to import Cocaine. In May 2019, as part of Operation Wallace, Spanish police seized a consignment of 1 tonne of Colombian cocaine with an estimate value of £30 million. It was destined for the UK. The defendant […]
Applications invited for position of Practice Manager with Shearman Bowen and Co
21.05.22Shearman Bowen and Co is expanding and invites applications for the position of practice manager to deal with the general day to day administration for the firm and to assist in the implementation of policies and new procedures to ensure the smooth running of the practice. The firm has been an established for over 20 […]
Successful application to dismiss case on behalf of client at Basildon Crown Court
28.10.21Shearman Bowen made a successful application to dismiss on behalf of our client at Basildon Crown Court in front of Resident Judge, HHJ Leigh. Our client was accused of making a false statement to procure the burning of human remains, contrary to section 8 of the Cremation Act 1902. It was alleged that our client […]