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30 Jan 2026

Partner Amjid Jabbar explores victim compensation and POCA, in The Law Society Gazette

Partner Amjid Jabbar explores the Serious Fraud Office’s recent use of the Proceeds of Crime Act to return £400,000 to victims of a decades old fraud, and examines what it reveals about the practical limits […]

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30 Jan 2026

Partner Amjid Jabbar explores victim compensation and POCA, in The Law Society Gazette

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28 Jan 2026

Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on the criminal court backlog, in Global Legal Insights

Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on the decision to make four former Nightingale Court buildings permanent, a move intended to address mounting concerns around court capacity and resourcing across the criminal justice system. Jessica’s comments were […]

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22 Jan 2026

Head of Compliance Jarret Brown comments on proposed reforms to client account interest, in City AM

Commenting in City AM, Head of Compliance Jarret Brown examines the government’s proposal to divert interest earned on law firms’ client accounts to help fund the justice system. Jarret’s comments were published in City AM, […]

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02 Jan 2026

Barrister Jessica Sobey examines criminal liability for online speech, in Solicitors Journal

Barrister Jessica Sobey considers the recent sentencing of former professional footballer Joey Barton and what it reveals about how the courts are currently drawing the boundary between protected freedom of expression and criminal online speech. […]

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02 Jan 2026

Barrister Jessica Sobey examines criminal liability for online speech, in Solicitors Journal

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16 Dec 2025

Founder Bambos Tsiattalou comments on Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the BBC, in the Financial Times and City AM

Commenting in the Financial Times and City AM, Founder Bambos Tsiattalou examines the defamation proceedings brought by Donald Trump against the BBC, highlighting the jurisdictional issues raised by the case. Bambos’ comments were published in […]

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05 Dec 2025

Partner Maria Theodoulou comments on facial recognition technology and policing, in The Daily Mail

Commenting in The Daily Mail, Partner Maria Theodoulou examines the Home Office consultation on police use of facial recognition and argues that clear legislation and enforceable safeguards are essential to prevent misuse. Maria’s comments were […]

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04 Dec 2025

Partner Ernest Aduwa examines contempt of court laws in The Times

Writing in The Times, Partner Ernest Aduwa examines the Law Commission’s recommendations on the reform of contempt of court laws and discusses how big tech companies must also be held to account when it comes […]

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04 Dec 2025

Partner Ernest Aduwa examines contempt of court laws in The Times

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03 Dec 2025

Solicitor Advocate Abigail Ashford comments on proposals to reform jury trials, in BBC News and City AM

Commenting in BBC News and City AM, Solicitor Advocate Abigail Ashford examines the Justice Secretary’s controversial proposals to reform jury trials and discusses the impact these reforms will have on the criminal justice system. Abigail’s […]

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13 Nov 2025

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2026

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors has been recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 for its expertise in Crime, Financial Crime and Regulatory matters. The Times Best Law Firms recognises the top 250 law firms in […]

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12 Nov 2025

Solicitor Jessica Sarwat comments on Trump’s $1bn defamation claim against the BBC, in The Standard and City AM

Solicitor Jessica Sarwat comments on President Donald Trump’s threat to sue the BBC for $1bn over the misleading edit of a Panorama programme, and discusses the challenges involved in bringing a defamation case of this […]

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12 Nov 2025

Solicitor Jessica Sarwat comments on Trump’s $1bn defamation claim against the BBC, in The Standard and City AM

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23 Oct 2025

Stokoe Partnership authors UK chapter of Chambers & Partners White-Collar Crime Guide 2025

Stokoe Partnership has authored the UK chapter of Chambers & Partners White-Collar Crime Guide 2025. In their Trends & Developments article (below), Founder Bambos Tsiattalou and Partners Richard Cannon and Amjid Jabbar examine the Economic […]

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21 Oct 2025

Partner Ernest Aduwa comments on driverless cars and criminal liability in City AM

Speaking with City AM, Partner Ernest Aduwa comments on the UK’s plans to introduce driverless Waymo taxis, highlighting the complex legal questions this development raises around motoring offences and criminal liability. Ernest’s comments were published […]

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16 Oct 2025

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors ranked in Chambers & Partners UK 2026

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors has been ranked for its Crime, Financial Crime and POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture expertise in the Chambers & Partners UK 2026 Guide.

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16 Oct 2025

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors ranked in Chambers & Partners UK 2026

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09 Oct 2025

Head of Compliance Jarret Brown comments in City AM on Mazur and Stuart v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Head of Compliance Jarret Brown comments in City AM on the landmark ruling in Mazur and Stuart v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, in which the High Court clarified that only individuals personally authorised by the […]

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06 Oct 2025

Partner Richard Cannon comments on the ‘cum-ex’ tax fraud ruling, in Law360

Partner Richard Cannon comments in Law360 on Denmark’s £1.44 billion fraud case defeat – a major setback in the country’s efforts to recover funds from the “cum-ex” dividend scandal. Richard’s comments were published in Law360, […]

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01 Oct 2025

Stokoe Partnership ranked in The Legal 500 UK Guide 2026

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors has been ranked in The Legal 500 UK 2026 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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01 Oct 2025

Stokoe Partnership ranked in The Legal 500 UK Guide 2026

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29 Sep 2025

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors comments on their successful High Court defence of client Louise Reeves in Reeves v Frain and McKinnon

The High Court (King’s Bench Division) has dismissed an appeal brought by Simon Frain and Mark McKinnon in the contested probate litigation concerning the £100 million estate of the late Kevin Patrick Reeves. The appeal […]

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09 Sep 2025

Partner Richard Cannon comments on the SFO’s rate increase for counsel, in Law360

Partner Richard Cannon comments on the potential impact of the SFO’s rate increase, and how it compares with privately funded cases.

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