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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]