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Ben Keith, leading Alex du Sautoy of 6KBW College Hill, acted on behalf of the Government of India in the case of Bhandari v India [2025] 449 (Admin). India sought the extradition of Mr Bhandari, a consultant in the defence sector, on alleged tax evasion and money laundering charges. The Divisional Court delivered its judgment on 28 February 2025 and quashed the order for Mr Bhandari’s extradition. The Vice-President of the Court of Appeal, Criminal Division, Lord Justice Holroyde and Mrs Justice Steyn DBE, found a significant risk of a violation of his Article 3 ECHR rights, and a real risk of a flagrant denial of his fair trial rights under Article 6 ECHR. For more information and to download a copy of the full judgment, please click here: https://bit.ly/3QFpqD2 #ExtraditionLaw #InternationalLaw

Andrew Bird KC and John McNamara have successfully defended a client in the largest HMRC Construction Industry Scheme fraud case prosecuted by the CPS Serious Economic, Organised Crime and International Directorate (SEOCID). The case involved allegations of a £22 million tax loss, with potential exposure exceeding £50 million, spanning multiple jurisdictions and involving over 40 companies and 29 defendants. They were instructed by Gerry McDonald of EBR ATTRIDGE LLP | One of the Largest Expert Criminal Defence Lawyers in London, South-East & Essex. To find out more, please click here: https://bit.ly/3Xn78dd #FinancialCrime #Litigation #TaxFraud

John McNamara has been instructed in the forfeiture of over £250,000 linked to the UK's largest tax fraud case. The funds were traced to a money laundering network connected to an £80 million VAT fraud—one of the biggest in British history. This case underscores the critical role of financial crime specialists in tackling illicit finance and recovering proceeds of crime. To find out more, click here: https://bit.ly/4idnCwM #FinancialCrime #AssetForfeiture #TaxFraud

Join us on 3 March for our Mediator’s Morning!   Our Head of Family Law ALISON GREEN will be co-hosting this enriching morning alongside The Family Mediation Centre’s PPC Austin Chessell. We will be hearing from leading industry experts:   🎙️ Geeta Patel, from Mackrell.Solicitors 🎙️ Chloe Oudiz, from Chloe O., The Divorce and Separation Coach 🎙️ Gemma Lindfield MCIArb, from 5 St Andrew's Hill 🎙️ Gerard Tomnay, from The Property Mediation Centre 🎙️ James Evans, from OurFamilyWizard   Sign up to start your day with us: https://bit.ly/4b2ho0m   Special thanks to 5 St Andrew's Hill for kindly providing the location at their Chambers.   #Mediation #FamilyLaw #NetworkingEvent #Mediators

On 20 March 2025, 5 St Andrew’s Hill, in collaboration with Junior Association of Regulatory & Disciplinary Lawyers, will host an in-person seminar providing a comprehensive overview of the professional discipline process. This session will cover fundamental principles, key procedures, and practical insights essential for practitioners working in this area. We are pleased to announce that Alecsandra Manning-Rees will be speaking at this event, sharing her expertise. To find out more and register your interest, please click here: https://bit.ly/3XeAcUr 5 St Andrew's Hill Chambers | 20 March 2025 | 18:00 #ProfessionalDiscipline #LegalSeminar

An excellent result for our director Oliver Dean who secured an acquittal for our client after a 23 day trial at Maidstone Crown Court on a serious allegation of robbery.   John Oliver of 5 St Andrew's Hill was instructed as counsel and did a terrific job navigating a multi-handed case with complex issues and an assortment of hurdles to overcome throughout. Although the client was convicted of common assault he was released from custody after the trial.

Amicus is thrilled to announce the lineup of speakers for our first weekend of the Spring Death Penalty Training! We’re excited to bring you a diverse group of experts, including professors, barristers, and solicitors, who will share their insights and experience in criminal and human rights law: ✨Maddie Steele, Unity Street Chambers ✨Hannah Gorman, Florida International University ✨Anna Draper, QEB Hollis Whiteman ✨Dr Sarah Cooper, Birmingham City University ✨Prof. Jon Yorke, Birmingham City University ✨Barnaby Hone, 5 St Andrew's Hill ✨Claire Butler, Clyde & Co ✨Nikki Walsh, The City Law School ✨Charley Dugdale, St. Mary's University WHEN: 7-9 March & 22-23 March 2025 WHERE: Linklaters One Silk St, London, EC2Y 8HQ Secure your spot by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/ecsHjab #Amicus #amicusalj #springtraining #deathpenalty #deathrow #humanrights #criminallaw #criminaljusticesystem #lawopportunities #HumanRightsLaw #speakers #barrister #solicitor #professor

Andrew Evans and Sophia Kerridge have secured a conviction in a complex Ponzi scheme case that spanned multiple countries. The fraud affected over 180 victims globally, who thought they were investing in discounted cruise holidays. Throughout the two-month trial, expert forensic accounting evidence and compelling witness testimony helped expose how the victims' funds were used to finance the defendant's lavish lifestyle. Read the full case details here: https://bit.ly/3CVXnvy #Fraud #FinancialCrime #CriminalLaw

The election of the Executive Committee of Interpol shows how autocratic states manipulate INTERPOL Ben Keith writes for the Solicitors Journal: https://lnkd.in/eHaGryQm #INTERPOL #HumanRights #law

Ben Keith writes for The Telegraph in relation to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s approach to China. Despite past warnings about over-reliance, Reeves is now deepening economic ties—securing £600 million in trade deals. Ben discusses China’s record of human rights abuses, cyber threats, and political repression, and questions whether economic gains are coming at too high a cost. To find out more, please click here: https://bit.ly/4hD8g4D #UKPolitics #INTERPOL #HumanRights