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Bambos Tsiattalou comments in Thomson Reuters in relation to Unexplained Wealth Orders
Bambos Tsiattalou comments on the news that unexplained wealth orders against politically exposed persons trigger a due diligence alert for banks.
Risk of investing in ethical or alternative investment schemes: SFO charges Andrew Skeene
Partner Maria Theodoulou discusses the risk of investing in ethical or alternative investment schemes: SFO charges Andrew Skeene.
Founder Bambos Tsiattalou attends the Legal Business Commercial Litigation Summit 2019
Partner Bambos Tsiattalou is today attending the Legal Business Commercial Litigation Summit 2019.
Law Society finds criminal justice system at ‘breaking point’
Founder Bambos Tsiattalou comments on The Law Society’s findings that the criminal justice system is under increasing pressure, reducing people’s access to justice and having negative impacts on their lives.
The dangers of grey market goods to consumers and sellers
Founder Bambos Tsiattalou examines the dangers to consumers and sellers of ‘grey-market’ goods infiltrating the consumer goods market in an age of globalised industry.
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.
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.
Knife Crime – Searching for Solutions
The Home Secretary will this week hold an urgent meeting with police chiefs to discuss the recent rise in knife crime. This follows another week of senseless killings and the publication of figures that show […]
Counterfeit Currency – You May Pay a Very High Price
In straitened financial circumstances, it can be tempting to consider purchasing counterfeit money. While the price of such ‘currency’ fluctuates widely, it is often as low as 25% of the face value, making it a […]
Government Review Of Criminal Legal Aid Fees: A Vain Attempt At Appeasement?
Solicitor Marlon Grossman examines the Government’s proposed review of criminal legal aid fees, questioning the motives behind this, in Lawyer Monthly.
Supreme Court Rejects Government Appeals On Criminal Records Disclosure Scheme
Solicitor Ernest Aduwa’s article, published in Lawyer Monthly, examines the Supreme Court’s recent decision to reject Government appeals against a human rights ruling won by some individuals who say their lives are unfairly haunted by minor criminal offences committed long ago.
Solicitor Marlon Grossman examines why the criminal disclosure process is failing
Solicitor Marlon Grossman examines in The Times and Law360 why the criminal disclosure process is failing and points to various methods to remedy this, in order to restore the process.
What Next for Sally?
In a dramatic climax the jury returned guilty verdicts in the case of R v Sally Metcalfe, the hapless Coronation Street Councillor caught up in fraud, money laundering and bribery. As viewers will know, poor […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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05 Sep 2024
Partner Amjid Jabbar examines Unexplained Wealth Orders in The Times
Six years after they were first introduced, Partner Amjid Jabbar argues that Unexplained Wealth Orders have yet to prove themselves to be the “silver bullet” in the fight against financial crime as they were initially heralded as.
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