Jessica was called to the Bar in 2007 and has worked exclusively in criminal defence for 15 years. She joined Stokoe Partnership in 2016, having spent 8 years on her feet as an advocate in the criminal courts.
As an advocate, Jessica acted as junior counsel in serious cases concerning murder, complex fraud, and slavery. She now litigates on behalf of clients facing serious and complex matters.
Jessica is also qualified to represent clients in the police station and provides advice in the early stages of an investigation.
04 Jan 2024
Partner Bambos Tsiattalou discusses the SFO’s hiring spree in The Times
Partner Bambos Tsiattalou argues that the push for increased manpower at the Serious Fraud Office must translate into effective prosecutions.
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07 Mar 2024
Partner Maria Theodoulou and Barrister Jessica Sobey discuss cyber intrusion and “hackers for hire” in The Times
Partner Maria Theodoulou and Barrister Jessica Sobey explore the proliferation of commercial cyber intrusion capabilities.
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Partner Maria Theodoulou and Barrister Jessica Sobey discuss cyber intrusion and “hackers for hire” in The Times
31 May 2019
The risk for estate agencies not complying with the EU’s 2017 Money Laundering Regulations
Barrister Jessica Sobey explains how it is imperative that an example is set for the industry in order for the aims of the EU’s 2017 Money Laundering Regulations to be achieved, noting that the UK property market has consistently been used by criminals to launder the proceeds of their crime.
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11 Apr 2019
Are The EU’s 2017 Money Laundering Rules Effective?
Barrister Jessica Sobey examines whether the EU’s 2017 money laundering rules are effective, noting that a recent freedom of information request made by Eversheds Sutherland to the Home Office revealed that as of October 2018 there had been no prosecutions under the regulations.
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