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Solicitor Rubin Italia explores assisted dying legislation in the Law Society Gazette

Solicitor Rubin Italia discussed the proposed reform to assisted dying legislation and the importance of introducing appropriate safeguards.

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Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on the reliability of communications data used in criminal trials in Computer Weekly

 Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on the discovery of errors discovered in O2 phone data, and the risk computer evidence presented as reliable may be fundamentally flawed.

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Barrister Jessica Sobey explores mobile phone evidence in Law360

Barrister Jessica Sobey discusses the Home Office probe launched after it was found that faulty mobile phone data was believed to have been used as evidence in criminal cases.

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Partner Richard Cannon comments on the Mike Lynch fraud trial in Law360

Partner Richard Cannon comments on recent developments in the US fraud trial of Ex-Autonomy CEO Mike Lynch.

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Solicitor Rubin Italia acts for claimants who spent seven years ‘Released Under Investigation’

Solicitor Rubin Italia was recently instructed by claimants who were under police investigation for over seven years and brought an action against the Metropolitan Police for the delay that has been caused and their failure to abide by their own policy.

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Partner Maria Theodoulou discusses computer evidence in Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence

With the recent dramatisation of the Post Office scandal throwing reliance on computer evidence into the spotlight, Partner Maria Theodoulou explores the legal presumptions surrounding digital evidence.

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Noam Almaz

Noam Almaz qualified as a solicitor in 2004.  He has extensive criminal law experience, having defended clients facing the full range of criminal charges.  He has acted in matters at all levels of complexity and […]

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Stokoe Partnership Solicitors ranked in Chambers & Partners UK 2024

Stokoe Partnership Solicitors has been ranked for its Crime, POCA Work & Asset Forfeiture expertise in the Chambers & Partners UK 2024 Guide.

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Stokoe Partnership Solicitors is a leading law firm for serious fraud. Our firm specialises in highly complex financial fraud and white-collar crime, often involving hundreds of millions of pounds.

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Solicitor Rubin Italia comments on issues facing the criminal justice system in Law360.

Solicitor Rubin Italia discusses the current court backlog and issues facing the criminal justice system, in Law360.

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Solicitor Rubin Italia comments on the importance of legal aid in Law360

Solicitor Rubin Italia examines the vital role of legal aid in the criminal justice system in Law360. 

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Founder Bambos Tsiattalou examines the controversies surrounding the Serious Fraud Office in The Times

Founder Bambos Tsiattalou discusses the failings of the SFO and the suggestions of a merger with the CPS in The Times.

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25 Jun 2026

Partner Maria Theodoulou comments on the Metropolitan Police’s use of live facial recognition, in Computer Weekly

Partner Maria Theodoulou comments on the Metropolitan Police’s announcement that it will deploy static live facial-recognition (LFR) cameras across the West End and Soho by the end of 2026. Maria’s comments were published in Computer […]

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25 Jun 2026

Partner Maria Theodoulou comments on the Metropolitan Police’s use of live facial recognition, in Computer Weekly

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28 May 2026

Partner Richard Cannon comments on UK sanctions targeting crypto networks, in New Law Journal

Partner Richard Cannon comments on the UK government’s recently announced sanctions targeting crypto and illicit finance networks used to support Russian sanctions evasion. Richard’s comments were published in New Law Journal, 27 May 2026. “Today’s […]

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06 May 2026

Partner Richard Cannon comments on post-Brexit extradition hurdles, in The Independent

Commenting in The Independent, Partner Richard Cannon explains why post-Brexit extradition rules could prevent Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner from being extradited from Germany to the UK. Richard’s comments were published in The Independent, 6 […]

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05 May 2026

Partner Amjid Jabbar examines reforms to the confiscation regime, in The Law Society Gazette

Partner Amjid Jabbar examines forthcoming reforms to the confiscation regime under the Proceeds of Crime Act and what they may mean for the effectiveness and fairness of asset recovery in practice. Amjid’s article was published […]

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05 May 2026

Partner Amjid Jabbar examines reforms to the confiscation regime, in The Law Society Gazette

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23 Apr 2026

Solicitor Noam Almaz secures discharge in Romanian extradition case

Solicitor Noam Almaz has secured a successful outcome for his client, who has been discharged and will not be extradited to Romania.

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01 Apr 2026

Solicitor Andrew Brown comments on the Mazur appeal and litigation supervision, in Law360

Solicitor Andrew Brown comments in Law360 on the Court of Appeal’s decision in Mazur and others v Charles Russell Speechlys and its implications for litigation practice. Andrew’s comments were published in Law360, 31 March 2026. […]

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20 Mar 2026

Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on contempt law in the digital age, in The Law Society Gazette

Barrister Jessica Sobey comments in The Law Society Gazette on the impact of social media and online commentary on contempt law. Jessica’s comments were published in the Law Society Gazette, 20 March 2026. “In the […]

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20 Mar 2026

Barrister Jessica Sobey comments on contempt law in the digital age, in The Law Society Gazette

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25 Feb 2026

Partner Richard Cannon comments on the arrest of Lord Peter Mandelson, in City AM

Commenting in City AM, Partner Richard Cannon examines the lawfulness and necessity of the decision to arrest Lord Peter Mandelson on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Richard’s comments were published in City AM, 24 […]

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18 Feb 2026

Founder Bambos Tsiattalou comments on the future of the Serious Fraud Office after the London Mining trial collapse, in The Times and The Law Society Gazette

Bambos’ comments were published in The Times, both online and in print, and The Law Society Gazette, February 2026. The collapse of the SFO’s decade-long London Mining prosecution has renewed scrutiny of the agency’s handling of […]

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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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