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Not Guilty verdict in Major (ATE) Insurance Fraud.
5th December 2011
Following a two and a half year battle by Janes Solicitors to establish the innocence of their client, the...
Making the police pay - Janes achieve significant costs award against the Metropolitan Police
18th July 2011
In a rarely precedented case, Janes Solicitors working closely with Geoffrey Cox QC, bucked modern precedent by securing an order for costs against the Metropolitan Police in relation to cash...
Janes achieve “Olympics” victory over SFO
8th June 2011
Janes Solicitors fraud team worked closely with Lord Carlile QC and Alexandra Healey QC in the successful defence of Mr Geert van Meel . The Prosecution was brought by the SFO and known as the ‘Beijing Olympics Ticket Case Fraud’. Mr Van...
Janes score success for Merlin Ferry
31st May 2011
Janes Solicitors successfully acted on behalf of Merlin Ferry (son of Bryan and brother of Otis) in relation to a charge of possessing a Gurkha knife in a public place. Following representations from Janes Solicitors regarding the fact it was...
Janes secure release of client in custody time limit appeal
10th May 2011
Janes have secured the release of a client charged with serious drug offences and money laundering in the South of England after contesting a Prosecution application to extend custody time limits. Having secured victory in the Crown Court...
Long running case concludes in Luton Crown Court
17th April 2011
A long running series of trials in Luton has concluded. Janes were instructed by numerous defendants in linked cases of mortgage fraud and a “crash for cash” insurance fraud. Having had four clients acquitted...
Janes wins appeal against cash forfeiture order for over £250,000
16th March 2011
Janes have successfully appealed a cash forfeiture order at the Central Criminal Court. After a hearing that lasted over four days the Court ruled that the money seized from our clients should be returned to them with interest. This was a...