Senior Associate Anna Ford comments in The Times on the Infanticide Act

02.11.24

Senior Associate Anna Ford is currently working on the appeal of our client, Paris Mayo, who was convicted of the murder of her new born child when she was 15 years old. We are currently advising on an appeal against that conviction. The case has received particular attention in the media given its wider implications […]

Applications for the role of assistant solicitor at Shearman Bowen

18.08.24

Shearman 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 positions: Assistant Solicitor – experience: newly qualified to two years experience. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a commitment to criminal law and practice, excellent written skills […]

Congratulations to Vivien Cochrane who is co-author of the first legal textbook on Legal Professional Privilege

06.07.24

We 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 […]

Applications invited for senior and junior solicitor positions at Shearman Bowen and co

12.10.23

Shearman 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

29.05.23

Our 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

23.05.23

On 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

21.05.23

Mark 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

09.06.22

Our 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 […]