Our Contempt specialists, Marc Livingston & Catriona Virden have had an article published in the Law Society Gazette in which they share their thoughts about their experience of some of the problems facing Defendants in Contempt Proceedings in the Family Courts and suggest a possible new approach. The article is available to read here
The criminal defence team at Janes is deeply concerned by the recent government proposals of how to tackle the backlog of cases in the Crown Courts. The Deputy Prime Minister Mr David Lammy announced on 2 December 2025 new plans to scrap jury trials for cases which are likely to be dealt with a sentence […]
Viviane Bablin, instructing Benjamin Waidhofer of Foundry Chambers, acted for XY in a private prosecution brought by high net worth individuals who each were said to have invested large sums into Bonds promoted by our client. At the material time, our client was the director and shareholder of companies which offered investment products and sold […]
We are pleased to announce that Viviane Bablin has joined Janes Solicitors as an associate solicitor. Viviane has a varied and thriving practice in criminal defence and extradition, representing clients across the spectrum of police station, Magistrates, Crown Court and High Court. Viviane was previously called to the Bar and is a skilful advocate. A […]
In a highly publicised case, the jury at Leeds Crown Court have acquitted our client James Stunt of all charges. In one of the most high profile and largest trials ever held for alleged money laundering, in excess of £200 million, James Stunt was exonerated by the jury in both his first and second trials […]
The Divisional Court handed down its judgment in Bhandari v India today and quashed the order for Mr Bhandari’s extradition. The Court, per Holroyde LJ and Steyn J, held that there was a real risk of a violation of his Article 3 ECHR rights due to the use of torture and mistreatment to obtain confessions being commonplace […]
On 4 February 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down its Judgment upholding Janes Solicitors’ client Graham Darby’s appeal against his sentence for Contempt of Court imposed by the High Court in Cardiff. Mr Darby had been sentenced by HHJ Keyser KC (sitting as a High Court Judge), to 18 in months in prison for […]
Janes Solicitors were today delighted to host a delegation from the Law Commission at our offices to meet with Partner David Janes, Head of Contempt Marc Livingston and Solicitor Catriona Virden to discuss the Law Commission’s new Consultation Paper on Contempt of Court. The Law Commission sought out the meeting in recognition of our work […]
A Judge at Reading Crown Court has ruled that for a defendant to face trial on a charge of rape which allegedly occurred in 1996 would be an abuse of the process of the court. Disclosure revealed that the original police investigation was marked “not crimed” in the police archives, but none of the actual […]
After over 25 years as a successful and longstanding partnership, Janes Solicitors have decided to continue its practice as a Limited Liability Partnership, commonly referred to as an LLP. This change in legal status is for purposes of efficiency and is in line with modern trends. There will be no change to the structure, organisation […]
Janes Solicitors are delighted that David Janes has been recognised in Best Lawyers London: a directory of the leading barristers and solicitors in their field. Based in the US, Best Lawyers is recognised internationally as one of the most established and well considered legal directories. David Janes
Janes Solicitors act for Oliver Hardiman in contempt proceedings currently before the High Court King’s Bench Division, brought by The All England Lawn Tennis Club. Both we and our client are reproachful of the irresponsible reporting of these proceedings, especially in circumstances where issues of contempt and imprisonment are at large. It follows that this […]
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