Are you aware of the recent legislation regarding Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs) which were introduced by the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and came into force on the 31st of January 2018? UWOs can be obtained by the National Crime Agency, the Serious Fraud Office, the Crown Prosecution Service, HM Revenue and Customs or the Financial […]
The Government has said it welcomes the recent news that the UK has improved its standing on a global index that ranks countries on how corrupt their public sectors are perceived to be. According to the 2017 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) from anti-corruption coalition Transparency International, the UK has moved two places from 10th least […]
Following a 5 day trial in The Chancery Division of the High Court, Judgment was given yesterday in relation to an action brought by the estate of the late Mohammed Raja in which it was claimed that Nicholas van Hoogstraten was the beneficial owner of 2 properties which are in fact held in Trust for […]
James Mullion reviews the book on the Wang Yam case featuring Janes Solicitors. The book has been released to widespread acclaim. Read our own review here: Janes Solicitors were instructed on the Wang Yam case when he was initially arrested and extradited to the UK in 2006 up until the end of 2016 (not off […]
A new court to be built in London’s Square Mile will have a primary focus on fraud, economic crime and cybercrime, reflecting the growing threat that cybercrime represents for the UK and the rest of the world. Definition of Cybercrime Cybercrime encompasses a wide variety of offences, but a basic definition would be crimes that […]
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 […]
The changes brought about to police bail by the Policing and Crime Act 2017 are revolutionary, but have received scant media or academic attention. David Janes considers the new provisions of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 in our Bail Guide here.
“Will juror number 1 stand … Please place your hand on the bible and read as follows”. Number 1 is a man in his late ‘60s. Bald and white. A local man, probably retired. Prepared for the worst, he bought a packed lunch to Court. He wears a natty short sleeve shirt, black creased trousers […]
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 […]
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