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17 Jul 2025

Partner Richard Cannon comments on FCA action against financial services firms, in City AM

Commenting in City AM, Partner Richard Cannon discusses the FCA’s recent regulatory action against banks and fintechs over financial crime and money laundering failings. Richard’s comments were published in City AM, 17 July 2025. “Hot off […]

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17 Jul 2025

Partner Richard Cannon comments on FCA action against financial services firms, in City AM

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09 Jul 2025

Partner Richard Cannon comments on Monzo being fined by the FCA over financial crime failings

Partner Richard Cannon comments on the news that Monzo has been fined £21 million by the FCA over ‘inadequate’ anti-financial crime systems and for breaching a requirement preventing it from opening accounts for high-risk customers. […]

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03 Jul 2025

Partner Ernest Aduwa comments on the Lucy Letby case, in The Telegraph

Partner Ernest Aduwa comments in The Telegraph on the news that three bosses at the hospital where Lucy Letby worked have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. Ernest’s comments were published in The […]

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12 Jun 2025

Partner Richard Cannon comments on the misuse of AI in the legal sector, in City AM

Commenting in City AM, Partner Richard Cannon discusses the misuse of AI in the legal sector and how this can lead to professional, regulatory and reputational issues for lawyers. Richard’s comments were published in City […]

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12 Jun 2025

Partner Richard Cannon comments on the misuse of AI in the legal sector, in City AM

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09 Jun 2025

Solicitor Rhianna Tsiattalou comments on Dangerous Dogs Act cases, in The Sun

Solicitor Rhianna Tsiattalou comments on a recent Dangerous Dogs Act case involving a child, and argues that proactive education and training are essential to ensure that dog owners are aware of their legal responsibilities. Rhianna’s […]

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08 May 2025

Partner Maria Theodoulou discusses disclosure and the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, in The Times

Writing in The Times, Partner Maria Theodoulou examines why the Investigatory Powers Tribunal must be given the power to penalise police and intelligence agencies over disclosure failings by awarding costs. Maria’s article was published in The […]

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02 May 2025

Partner Maria Theodoulou examines the Investigatory Powers Tribunal’s approach to disclosure, in Computer Weekly

Writing in Computer Weekly, Partner Maria Theodoulou examines the recent finding that the Investigatory Powers Tribunal has no statutory powers to impose financial sanctions against police and intelligence services over disclosure failings. Maria’s article was […]

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02 May 2025

Partner Maria Theodoulou examines the Investigatory Powers Tribunal’s approach to disclosure, in Computer Weekly

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10 Apr 2025

Partner Ernest Aduwa comments on the ECHR and parliamentary privilege in City AM

Partner Ernest Aduwa comments in City AM on the news that the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has rejected retail tycoon Philip Green’s legal challenge over parliamentary privilege. Ernest’s comments were published in City […]

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14 Mar 2025

Solicitor Noam Almaz comments on successful verdict for his client in ground-breaking extradition case

Solicitor Noam Almaz has secured a successful verdict for his client in ground-breaking case Jirik v District Court of Prague, Czech Republic.

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13 Feb 2025

Partner Richard Cannon comments on his successful Supreme Court extradition challenge in El-Khouri v Government of the United States of America

The Supreme Court this week handed down landmark judgment in the case of El-Khouri (Appellant) v Government of the United States of America (Respondent), quashing the order to extradite Mr El-Khouri to the United States […]

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13 Feb 2025

Partner Richard Cannon comments on his successful Supreme Court extradition challenge in El-Khouri v Government of the United States of America

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31 Jan 2025

Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on encrypted devices and digital evidence in CSO Online

Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on how law enforcement agencies gain access to encrypted devices, the legal challenges surrounding the gathering of  digital evidence and recent developments in EncroChat evidence. Jessica’s comments were published in CSO […]

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12 Nov 2024

Partner Richard Cannon comments on the FCA’s disclosure processes in Law360

Partner Richard Cannon comments on the FCA’s recent announcement that it will be reviewing its disclosure processes in regulatory enforcement cases, and explores what this will mean for the future of the regulator. Richard’s comments […]

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07 Nov 2024

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2025

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors has been recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2025 for its Crime, Financial Crime and Regulatory expertise.

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07 Nov 2024

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2025

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25 Oct 2024

Stokoe Partnership authors UK chapter of Chambers & Partners White-Collar Crime Guide 2024

Stokoe Partnership has authored the UK chapter of Chambers & Partners White-Collar Crime Guide 2024, exploring topics ranging from the ECCTA to encrypted messaging.

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24 Oct 2024

Partner Richard Cannon comments on the FCA’s crackdown on “finfluencers”

Partner Richard Cannon explores the news that the Financial Conduct Authority has interviewed 20 “finfluencers” under caution.

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18 Oct 2024

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors newly ranked for Financial Crime in Chambers & Partners UK Guide

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors is pleased to announce that its Financial Crime practice has been newly ranked in Chambers & Partners UK Guide 2025.

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18 Oct 2024

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors newly ranked for Financial Crime in Chambers & Partners UK Guide

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17 Oct 2024

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors ranked in Chambers & Partners UK 2025

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors has been ranked for its Crime, Financial Crime and POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture expertise in the Chambers & Partners UK 2025 Guide.

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02 Oct 2024

Stokoe Partnership ranked in The Legal 500 UK Guide 2025

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors has been ranked in The Legal 500 UK 2025 guide for ‘Crime: General’ and ‘Fraud: White Collar Crime (Advice to Individuals)’. The Firm is ranked Tier 2 for ‘Crime: General’, and Tier […]

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