The National Crime Agency (NCA) recently launched a campaign to tackle modern slavery in the UK, after figures were released suggesting that incidences of this crime are more prevalent than previously thought. According to the NCA there are currently more than 300 live police operations targeting modern slavery underway in the UK. In May and […]
Four former bankers from Barclays have made their initial appearance in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and the provision of unlawful financial assistance contrary to the Companies Act 1985. The charges were brought against the four men and also Barclays Plc itself by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) on 20th June. […]
Robert Berg and Kim Nihill with Counsel, Mark Summers QC. Westminster Magistrates Court, 30th May 2017. The Government of Turkey requested the extradition of our client in relation to a series of convictions in his absence for Fraud offences. Under the Extradition Act 2003 (EA 2003) Turkey is a designated category 2 territory. Part 2 […]
The decision of the Commission represents a breakthrough in the long pursuit of justice on behalf of our client Mr Yam. What is clear from the CCRC’s findings is that significant lapses occurred in the Crown’s disclosure process during the trial and as a result the defence were never provided with material that could have […]
Mr Colin Goodman (Lord Libor) is very grateful to the jury for throwing out this allegation in one day despite the fact that the trial lasted 3½ months. We can only reiterate what his Counsel told the jury, that the SFO case was a complete shambles and should never have been brought. Published: 27th January […]
Wang Yam Supreme Court Judgement click here to view. The next step to refer this to European Court of Human Rights Published: 15th January 2016
Wang Yam was convicted of murder on 16th January 2009 after the only murder trial to be held partly in secret. On 31st October 2014 judgment was handed down at the Administrative Court rejecting Mr Wang Yam’s challenge to the Hon Mr Justice Ouseley’s refusal to allow Mr Yam to place secret parts of the […]
Please see statement below from Lord Rennard issued today: “I am pleased that this brings to an end all investigations concerning allegations made against me on Channel 4 News last February. The Metropolitan Police also investigated the allegations thoroughly and over several months and found that there was no case to proceed. My wife Ann […]
The case of the Grillo sisters has attracted unprecedented global media attention for a UK criminal trial. The Janes team of Richard Cannon (Partner) and Victoria Gregory were ably assisted by Anthony Metzer QC and Karina Arden. Please click link below to see the Richard’s statement issued after the verdicts:- http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/video/2013/dec/20/grillo-saatchi-nigella-lawson-not-guilty-verdict-video#! Published: 7th January 2014
Janes Solicitors confirm we act for Elisabetta and Francesca Grillo in proceedings related to Charles Saatchi and Nigella Lawson currently before the Isleworth Crown Court. At this time we do not intend to make any statement about the case until proceedings are concluded. Published: 26th November 2013
Janes Solicitors are delighted to announce that in the latest edition of Chambers & Partners UK we have been ranked as one of the leading firms for fraud in the UK. The legal directory which describes itself as “Your guide to the world’s best lawyers” said the following about the firm:- “What the team is […]
“We act for Lord Rennard and have spoken to the Metropolitan Police today to confirm that there has been no recent change in the nature of their ongoing investigation. In view of this, it is not appropriate to comment further at this stage.” Published: 24th April 2013
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