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Corporate Manslaughter
Stokoe Partnership is regarded as one of the leading firms in the UK for serious crime and has been for many years, recognised by both of the UK’s leading legal directories, The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
Murder
Stokoe Partnership Solicitors is regarded as one of the leading firms in the UK and has been for serious crime for many years. Our expert lawyers are hugely experienced at representing clients charged with murder and manslaughter, and have been involved in some of the biggest and most high profile murder trials in recent years.
Insider Dealing & Market abuse
Stokoe Partnership Solicitors’ financial crime lawyers are experts at dealing with advising and representing both individuals and companies facing criminal and regulatory investigations or prosecutions, for a range of allegations relating to market abuse, including:
Money Laundering
Stokoe Partnership Solicitors’ experienced lawyers are experts in advising and representing individuals and companies facing investigations and prosecution for money laundering offences.
Ruling casts doubt over scope of UK anti-corruption powers
Founder Bambos Tsiattalou discusses recent NCA loss on the Kazakh UWOs case.
Bambos Tsiattalou
Bambos Tsiattalou is the Founder and a highly respected and sought after criminal defence lawyer at Stokoe Partnership Solicitors. Prior to his admission on the roll of solicitors, he was a barrister acting in many […]
UWOs and The Court of Appeal’s rejection of an appeal by Mrs Zamira Hajiyeva
Founder Bambos Tsiattalou discusses UWOs and The Court of Appeal’s rejection of an appeal by Mrs Zamira Hajiyeva.
SFO must radically overhaul prosecution approach
The reputation of the Serious Fraud Office is in tatters after three Barclays executives were acquitted of fraud charges by a jury at the Old Bailey last month.
Founder Bambos Tsiattalou comments re SFO Barclays acquittal
Partner Bambos Tsiattalou comments in relation to the recent acquittal of three former Barclays executives and the repercussions of this for the SFO.
Airbus contractors feel the impact from record fine
Founder Bambos Tsiattalou comments in relation to the possibility of a fall-out for Airbus’ contractors in the wake of the record-breaking bribery settlement the company agreed last week, in Compliance Week. Bambos’ comments were […]
‘Antiquated’ fraud laws thwarting justice, says SFO director
Founder Bambos Tsiattalou comments in relation to the director of the SFO criticising the UK’s fraud laws, in The Law Society Gazette.
SFO Rediscovers Appetite for Big-Ticket Prosecutions
Founder Bambos Tsiattalou comments on the SFO announcing charges against two former Serco executives for fraud and false accounting, in Law360.
Swerving SWIFT: the story behind Westpac’s money-laundering calamity
Founder Bambos Tsiattalou comments on the recent Westpac money laundering scandal in relation to flaws in current anti-money laundering practices and systems used by banks. Bambos’ comments were published in Michael West News, 22 […]
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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