Success in complex confiscation case

07.05.12

At Shearman Bowen we have built a reputation in recent years of successfully defending clients in complex confiscation proceedings. This trend has continued at Isleworth Crown Court. We were instructed to represent the defendant Ivan Marshall in his confiscation proceedings following his conviction for high level drug trafficking. The Crown had originally sought a confiscation order […]

Acquittal in arson case at Canterbury CC

07.05.12

Shearman Bowen have secured an acquittal for a multi-millionaire director accused of conspiring with others to burn down a property from his high value portfolio. The Crown offered no evidence against our client shortly after the trial had commenced following a series of disclosure requests formulated by senior partner Mark Bowen.

Solicitor acquitted of sexual assault at Blackfriars Crown Court

19.03.12

Senior partner Mark Bowen was privately instructed to act for a senior city solicitor accused of sexual assault on a train, in a case at  Blackfriars Crown Court. Phillipa McAtasney QC was instructed to represent our client. The case was discontinued by the CPS after failures in disclosure by the Crown together with new evidence uncovered […]

Ranked in Chambers Guide 2012

26.10.11

“The lawyers’ attention to detail and client care are second to none.” – Chambers Guide 2012 The 2012 edition of Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession was published today and Shearman Bowen & Co maintain their high rankings for crime and fraud work for the fourth year running. In the ‘Crime – London’ category, the firm is once […]

Ranked in Legal 500

28.09.11

“Delivers a first-rate service right across the board” – Legal 500 2011 edition The Legal 500 guide to the legal profession has just published its 2011 edition, and again ranks Shearman Bowen & Co in the top 20 firms for crime for the third year running. This year’s entry (September 2011) states: “Shearman Bowen & Co ‘delivers a […]

Koestler Exhibition 2011

21.09.11

Shearman Bowen are once again pleased to sponsor an award at this year’s Koestler Trust Exhibition, which opens at the Royal Festival Hall on 22nd September and runs until 20th November. The Koestler Trust is the UK’s best-known prison arts charity. The Trust has been involved in artistic initiatives within the prison system – awarding, […]

Our Ten Year Anniversary 2001 – 2011

01.01.11

This year we celebrate a decade of outstanding service and achievement Watch this space for further details..

Koestler Trust Exhibition 2010

26.09.10

Shearman Bowen are pleased to sponsor an award at this year’s Koestler Trust Exhibition, which opens at the Royal Festival Hall on 28th September The Koestler Trust is the UK’s best-known prison arts charity. The Trust has been involved in artistic initiatives within the prison system – awarding, exhibiting and selling artworks by offenders, detainees […]