Author: Mark Bowen

Following 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 […]

Shearman 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 […]

Shearman 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 […]

Shearman Bowen and its lawyers have been highly ranked again in this year’s edition of chambers and partners. The firm has been highly ranked in three categories: financial crime – individuals, general crime and POCA and asset forfeiture. Senior partner Mark Bowen received the following comments: Mark has a stellar reputation within the industry and […]

We acted for a medical executive who had been accused of stalking with intent her former partner through Twitter at Chelmsford Crown Court. Our client and the complainant, a prominent anti-brexiteer, were in a relationship which then broke down. It was alleged  by the complainant that following the break up our client had continually harassed […]

The quality of the firm’s work and staff has been recognised once more in the recently published legal 500 rankings. The firm has been highly ranked in the areas of white collar fraud (advice to individuals) and general crime. Senior partner Mark Bowen has been named as a leading individual in the defence of those […]

The firm has been instructed to act on behalf of our client who is being investigated by Thames Valley Police for electoral fraud at the May local election for the post of Police and Crime Commissioner in Wiltshire. Senior Partner Mark Bowen has been instructed on behalf of our client who denies any allegation of […]

Shearman Bowen are pleased to announce that Vivien Cochrane has rejoined the firm as Partner. Vivien will join our expanding serious and business crime departments. She brings great experience and knowledge from her time working at Kingsley Napley and will allow the firm to further enhance the service it offers its clients. Vivien has particular experience […]